Springfield Business Journal_2019-07-29

Springfield 417.887.0585 | Republic 417.732.7252 | Branson 417.336.4169 | ercpa.com TRUSTED BUSINESS ADVISORS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE. DEDICATED TO INTEGRITY. Minimum Wage Breakdown To what degree will the increase in the minimum wage impact your business? Consumers Business Leaders 27% 37% Negatively None/IDK Positively Springfield consumers are more concerned about the minimum wage increase than business leaders. Banking / Finance 21% Positive Negative Construction 9% Nonprofit - (2%) Real Estate 13% Consulting - (5%) Health Care 37% Retail 19% Other 3% Wage Temperature by Business Sector (Net Percent) SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL WORKFORCE / SKILLS 14