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By Daniel L. Bishop · Business Master Mechanic

Web summary: October 25, 2026. Underlying research periods vary; county research edition: October 23, 2026.

Comparable historical business-location and employment measures for the 17 SI Now counties.

The table retains Census County Business Patterns 2023 units and employment noise flags. It compares historical population anchors, not unique owners, current identified businesses or county transition-risk rates.

Detailed explanation and source context follow below.

Terms used here: Owners exit roles or investments. Role succession carries responsibilities and mastery forward; ownership continuity addresses ownership rights and contingencies; operating continuity keeps the business functioning. Transferability is the business’s ability to carry value-producing capabilities through a specified change. Read the definitions and how these plans connect.