Challenges laid out in business survey results
FAIRMONT—The results from a recently conducted Martin County Business Survey laid out problems area businesses are facing to the Martin County Economic Development Authority (EDA) at its Monday meeting. Community and Economic Development Associates Intern Macey Becker said overall there are 8,201 jobs in Martin County. Of all area workers, 48.6 percent are in the 30-54 range, and the Martin County median age is 44.5, five years older than the median statewide age of 39. The survey received 21 respondents, with most common sectors being Food and Hospitality, Construction and Trades ...