That's the finding a report released in March by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The survey, conducted in January, asked 1,001 small business owners. Here are some of the results:

 

— When it comes to transportation infrastructure, the inferior quality of roads close to home was most uncomfortable to owners. Sixty-nine percent said local roads needed the most improvement; 44% said highways needed improvement, 30% said bridges did and 25% cited mass transit as needing to be improved.

 

— Owners were more interested about the quality of internet service than their cellphone connections — 57% said maximizing high-speed internet access is a top priority compared to 35% who say cellphone networks are a priority.

 

— Talking About the results relating to the industries companies are in, needless to say, owners of service businesses were most nervous about good communication infrastructure. Eighty-five percent said high-speed internet is most fundamental to them, and 78% cited cellphone coverage as most importing. Local transportation was most critical to retailers, manufacturers and companies that supply resources; it was cited by more than 80% of owners in each industry.

 

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