Local business community to have their say in 2024 Ararat Business Confidence Survey

As part of Council’s ongoing efforts to monitor business conditions in the region, we are conducting the 2024 Business Confidence Survey. The insights gained through this survey will assist stakeholders and businesses in the region to plan for the future.

Council has partnered with Federation University Australia to ensure the project is carried out independently. The project will be led by Dr Shoaib Riaz of Federation University Australia.

Participation in this survey is voluntary and is expected to take around five minutes to complete. In addition to the survey, Council are also putting the call-out to businesses who would like to participate in a sector focused interview with Dr Shoaib Riaz.

Council is encouraging all local businesses to participate in taking the survey. Local businesses should have already received an email with a link to complete the survey.

If you have any questions relating to the survey, or you wish to nominate yourself to be interviewed, please contact Phillippa Cairns - [email protected]

"The Ararat Business Confidence Survey provides Council with invaluable insight into our local business community,” says Ararat Rural City Council CEO Dr Tim Harrison. “By understanding the needs and challenges of local businesses, we can better tailor our support, foster a conducive business environment, and ultimately, drive our region towards sustainable growth."