Pleasanton Announces Business Survey Results

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The City of Pleasanton’s Economic Vitality Committee announced its most recent Business Survey results, which indicate that Pleasanton offers a favorable business climate for both new and existing customers.

“These findings certainly reinforce what we already believed to be true,” said Pam Ott, Economic Development Director for Pleasanton, “which is that Pleasanton is an excellent place to do business.”

The statistically valid survey indicates that:

• 91% of respondents rate Pleasanton as an excellent or good place to do business
• 92% of those surveyed indicated their business would definitely or probably be in Pleasanton in 2 years, up from 87% in a 2012 survey, which asked the same question
• Ratings of Pleasanton as a business location are above good in attracting and accessing customers and vendors
• Ratings of Pleasanton’s infrastructure—roads, electric utility services, and water and sewer services—are good
• Pleasanton’s amenities—public schools, recreational activities, variety of restaurants and community events are also good
• Nearly 63% of respondents rated the permitting process as very or somewhat easy, up from 51% in a 2012 survey

The City’s Economic Vitality Committee (EVC) is tasked with advising the City Council on trends and issues related to the City’s business climate in the community. In recent years, the EVC has developed several priority items based on the strategies identified in the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan, the intention for which is to provide ongoing enhancement of Pleasanton’s commercial environment and support for local companies.

“While we’re very pleased with the results, we also learned there’s room for improvement,” said Ott. “When 57% of those participating in the survey indicate the City should play a role in developing and improving Internet and cellular service to some underserved business communities, that’s a signal that we need to continue working on this effort,” she concluded.