A laborshed analysis is being conducted in Washington County and the Creative Corridor. Ed Raber, director of Washington Economic Development Group, says Iowa Workforce Development conducts the survey and he explains the analysis examines at the zip code level, where people live and then where they travel to work. Raber further explains the data gathered helps employers understand where employees are and can help employers looking to relocate or expand know where to set up shop.
In addition, phone surveys will be conducted in the next few weeks asking people in the area about their employment. Raber asks that people in the KCII listening area respond to these surveys so information may be gathered.
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