At the end of March, 125 volunteers visited more than 1,000 businesses in Bryan/College Station.
Chamber of commerce president Glen Brewer presented results of the 16th annual chamber day event during Tuesday’s (June 11th) Brazos County commission meeting.
Sales have increased at nearly half of the 769 businesses that responded to the survey. Brewer says that is down from 56 percent last year and 60 percent from two years ago. He said that is a reflection of increased local competition, along with inflation and employment issues.
Brewer said the biggest concern by a wide margin is the economy. That was followed by transportation, taxation, government regulations, and employment.
40 percent of businesses expect to increase employment and half expect to keep the same number.
And 46 percent of businesses rate the quality of job applicants as good.
Click below to hear Glen Brewer’s report at the June 11, 2024 Brazos County commission meeting.