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were Incentives from other cities/states and Minnesota Business <br /> Climate. Other factors noted that were not listed include local City <br /> hassles and zoning/land use incompatibility. <br /> Business Outlook: <br /> 23. Thirty one percent of the companies surveyed indicated that they <br /> anticipate an excellent business outlook over the next two years with <br /> only one company having a poor outlook. <br /> 25. Sixteen percent indicated that better facilities would be a high <br /> priority in assisting their company. <br /> Business Service Usage: <br /> 26. The majority of companies purchase 100% of their services in the <br /> North Metro. The breakdown of those services that are purchased <br /> 100% in the North Metro is as follows: <br /> Category % of Companies <br /> Accounting 46% <br /> Advertising 43% <br /> Management Assist. 36% <br /> Employee Training 47% <br /> Bank Deposits 70% <br /> Financing 38% <br /> Marketing 21% <br /> Production 18% <br /> Transportation 19% <br /> Warehousing 34% <br /> 27. The following services were noted that companies would like to see <br /> iii the North Metro Area. <br /> • Major grocery store or clothing store <br /> • Large water treatment or waste water treatment plant, power plant or chemical plant <br /> • Hardware store <br /> • Satellite Office Space <br />