Existing Business Services

Business Expansion & Retention Survey Report BUSINESS RETENTION SURVEY- The Economic Development Division of the St. Joseph Metro Chamber conducts an annual Business Retention Survey.  The purpose of the survey is to gauge anticipated economic activity in the business community and to identify any trends or potential issues that may need to be addressed to facilitate economic stability in the community.  WAGE & BENEFIT SURVEY- A Wage & Benefit Survey is conducted to provide a timely view of current labor costs in the St. Joseph, Missouri community.  The report provides a diverse picture of the employment landscape with data on over one hundred job descriptions. ST. JOSEPH LABOR BASIN STUDY- The St. Joseph Labor Basin includes portions of Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, DeKalb, Holt and Platte Counties in Missouri and Atchison and Doniphan Counties in Kansas.  The purpose of the Labor Basin Study is to assess the available labor pool in this labor basin.  The labor pool represents those who indicate they are looking for employment or would consider changing their jobs for the right employment opportunity.