A study was conducted to assess the job prospects and personnel requirements of business, industry, and service agencies in Labette and Cherokee Counties (Kansas). Data were obtained from the 65 employers who replied to a survey mailed to a selected sample of 135 companies and organizations that represent a nonretail cross-section of the two counties. Some of the results of the study were as follows: (1) companies located in Cherokee County anticipated a 7 percent increase in number of employees by May 1989, and an 11 percent increase by May 1991; (2) companies located in Labette County anticipated a 4 percent increase in employees by May 1989, and a 10 percent increase by May 1991; (3) employers in Cherokee County reported an average of 14 percent turnover in employees, while the average turnover in Labette County was 20 percent; (4) about one-third of the respondents classified the business climate in their area as poor, while another one-third found the business climate to be good to excellent; and (5) overall, the business climate for the area was found to be average to good. Employers offered suggestions for business-school cooperation and economic development to provide the personnel and jobs the counties need for the future. The survey form is included, as well as a list of participating companies. (KC)