Q: Do you have any resources on surveying communities for needs, whether business or general interest?
A: I have attached a pdf of one of the LERN presentations on community needs assessment, and one of our articles on needs assessment which I believe will give you the information you are looking for.
http://media.lern.org/webinars/8-Step-Needs-Assessment.pdf
http://media.lern.org/webinars/Needs-Analysis-in-CT.doc