In 2014, an initial Wages & Benefits Survey, facilitated by Michiana Partnership, was distributed to Michiana businesses. This was done in collaboration with economic development organizations in St. Joseph, Marshall, Elkhart, Kosciusko and Fulton counties in Indiana and Berrien and Cass counties in Michigan. The survey’s goal was to help the Michiana region understand the competitive labor force landscape for existing and new businesses; all important components to economic development. View the 2014 report. Michiana Partnership is facilitating this survey again in 2015, and we need you to participate.Businesses that should participate are manufacturers, health care, banks, financial companies and other businesses offering professional services. The survey is not applicable to restaurants/retailers. The questions in this confidential survey cover a wide range of positions and include:

• Starting, average and maximum wage
• Current benefits packages to employees, and employers
• Vacation, holidays and other time off policies
• Training and retirement

The survey is available through May 31, 2015. All participants completing the survey will receive the final report when it is published in September. Survey should only be completed by one person in the company; typically the HR person, so please coordinate this effort.Click here to take the survey, and use survey code JD985he4.If you have questions, contact Bill Wilson at 574.339.8533 or email him at twothingsllc@gmail.com.