Rochester Area Skill Needs Assessment and Business Climate Survey, May 2014

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were positive (45% in the previous survey), while 33% were negative (12% in the previous survey). Overall respondents were also less optimistic about the future business climate: 35% expect the Rochester business climate to improve in the next few years (44% in the previous survey) while 30% expect decline (20% in the previous survey).

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Rochester's Business Climate - All Respondents

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The health care related respondents are not as positive about the current business climate. Only 13% were positive about current conditions, compared to 33% overall. They were also less optimistic about the future conditions.

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Rochester's Business Climate - Health Care Related Respondents

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