Respondents were asked to respond to a question about the collaboration focus that will best serve local industries and the communities over the next decade. The question was

At a regional scale, there are attempts to build greater collaboration within the economic development ecosystem. What approach do you think will best serve your local industries and community over the next decade?

Please select your preference on the following continuum: 1= ‘Maintaining strong county-focused efforts, driving local benefit and value’; 10= ‘Create a strong focus on building seamless regional collaboration and connectivity’.