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1	A Survey of 300 Business Owners / Operators in Kansas Interviewing conducted November 29 - December 2, 2004 margin of error: +/-5.6% by Cole Hargrave Snodgrass & Associates
2	Key Findings Business leaders in Kansas are becoming optimistic about the economy in the state – though it is fragile and at this time significant job growth is not expected. Business taxes remain a top concern – and are a more important concern than 10 months ago. Instead of incentives or subsidies, business leaders would prefer addressing the actual costs of doing business, i.e. tackling tort reform, reigning in taxes and reducing health care cost drivers.
3	Optimism Opinion about direction of the economy has dramatically improved. Give better marks to government and business leaders. Expect to invest in the coming year. Expected job growth up very slightly.
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