Lots of interesting discussion, but there is a research source that might be worth following up on. Is there an Economic Development Board in the area you're considering for business? They typically will have a lot information about the business climate for related business in those industries. They can give you some idea about potential competitors, prevailing wages, labor market, etc. While you can get similar information from a CofC, usually they are more focused on marketing the community and existing businesses.
I am currently involved in a project locally to build the workforce for the hospitality industry here. We are working closely with the EDB to survey the industry to get a picture of what is needed. It's amazing to see the gaps in the info that is available.
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