The Regional Economics division of the Richmond Fed's Research Department surveys business owners throughout the Fifth District. Survey participants share their first-hand knowledge of recent changes in economic conditions, plus their expectations for the next six months.
This monthly survey is sent to contacts whose firm type, firm size and location collectively match the profile of overall manufacturing in the Fifth District.
This monthly survey is sent to retailers and services firms, which are selected for participation according to their type of business, location, and firm size.
This survey is mailed quarterly to agricultural lenders throughout the Fifth District.
Each month, this survey is sent to contacts whose firm type, firm size and location collectively match the profile of businesses in North Carolina and South Carolina.
Each month, this survey is sent to contacts whose firm type, firm size and location collectively match the profile of businesses in Maryland.