(1) Vendor needs to provide regional business retention, expansion survey and reporting services.– Supports rural entrepreneurs, small businesses, and communities through business services, financing, and regional economic development initiatives.– Ensure that local business support efforts are strategic, responsive, and aligned with the long–term goal of growing a competitive, investment–ready region. • Use of municipal and/or regional business directories. • Cleaning and preparation of business contact lists, if required. • Outreach strategy to encourage participation across diverse business types and sizes. • Approach suitable for both larger and smaller business communities. • Survey design and implementation. • Business outreach and data collection. • Analysis and interpretation of results. • Preparation of municipal–level and regional reports. • Delivery of usable datasets to support follow–up and action.