Griffith City Council is calling on local businesses to share their perspectives in a brief survey designed to shape the region's economic future, with responses due by January 31.

In Short:

• • Griffith City Council has launched a business survey to inform long-term economic strategies, grant applications and infrastructure planning for the region
  • The five-minute survey closes on January 31, 2026, and is open to all businesses operating in the Griffith area
  • Survey findings will help identify industry opportunities, support strategic economic decisions and provide information to attract investors to the region

The Griffith Business Survey will inform the development of strategies and long-term plans as well as supporting grant applications for the region, providing information for major infrastructure projects and strategic economic decisions.

Council has emphasised that strong businesses build strong regions and is seeking input from all business operators.

The survey takes no longer than five minutes to complete and is available online HERE

The findings will serve multiple purposes, acting as a valuable tool for local businesses to determine opportunities within their industry while providing key information to attract investors to the Griffith region.

Council has assured participants that privacy protection is a priority. The analysis of survey results will be conducted as a whole, with contact details collected only for the purposes of emailing business information to participants. The approach ensures individual business information remains confidential while still providing council with valuable aggregate data about the business community's needs and perspectives.

The timing of the survey reflects council's commitment to evidence-based planning, with responses helping to inform decisions about where to focus resources and support over coming years. Survey data can strengthen grant applications by demonstrating actual business needs and opportunities, potentially bringing additional funding to the region for infrastructure and development projects.

Council's Economic Development team has highlighted the range of support services available to businesses, including promotion of job vacancies through the Griffith Now Hiring Program and Jobs Riverina Murray, provision of statistical data and information for investment and growth opportunities, and assistance navigating council policies, procedures and the development landscape.

The team also offers training, business workshops and events, along with a monthly Evolve Business Newsletter featuring news, events and information about available business grants. These services complement the survey process by providing ongoing support to businesses as they navigate challenges and pursue opportunities.

Businesses interested in participating have until January 31, 2026, to complete the survey.

For questions about the survey or to access Economic Development team services, contact Griffith City Council directly through their website.