Economic Recovery Survey

Contact Information

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

Phone Number*

Company Name*

My business is *

Home based Own or rent commercial space

Survey Questions

What sector is your business in?*

Accommodation and food services Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting Construction Educational services Health care and social assistance Manufacturing Professional services Public administration Retail trade Transportation and warehousing Other

If other, please explain

How many years has your business been in operation?*

Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-6 years 6-9 years 10-15 years 16-20 years 20 + years

How many employees does your business have? (Full time and Part time)*

1-5 6-10 11-15 16-20 21-30 31-40 More than 40 employees

Is your business located in a designated Business Improvement Area?*

Yes No Not sure

How much do you believe the beautification of your business area directly impacts your business*

Significant impact Somewhat of an impact Neutral No impact

How do you find/receive updates about grant and business opportunities?*

Would you like to subscribe to the Economic Development and Tourism Department bi-weekly eNewsletter?*

Has your business taken advantage of a Town event, program, grant or funding opportunity? (Choose all that apply)*

Temporary Patio Program and Grant Façade Building Grant Heritage Building Grant Landscape Improvement Grant Accessibility Improvement Grant Community Betterment Grant Community Culture Grant Economic Development Grant Development Application Fee Rebate Program Taste of Georgina Field to Table Business Bounce Back Georgina Made Other No

Please explain

Have you taken advantage of other recovery supports?*

York Small Business Enterprise Centre South Lake Community Futures Provincial funding opportunities Federal funding opportunities Other

What other support did you receive?

In addition to provincial and federal financial programs, what other support can the Town provide to assist with business recovery and growth?*

Indicate your top three challenges in operating or growing your business*

Access to financing Finding and retaining employees Finding business partners and relationships Finding the right space/location Tax rates Having ideas, but not knowing how to act upon them Networking/support among local businesses Promotion/Marketing Financial planning Business training Technology expertise Business equipment inadequate (Tech/appliances/tools/machinery ect) Customer service knowledge Other

If you chose other, please explain.

Do you find value in collaborating and networking with other local businesses?*

Yes No Interested in more opportunities to do so

Would you be interested in a weekly/monthly workshop meetings?*

Would you prefer virtual or in person?*

If weekly or monthly meetings were scheduled, which topics would interest you the most? Pick as many as you would be interested in*

Grant and funding opportunities Marketing help/ attracting new business Networking opportunities Experience development Attracting and retaining employees Festivals and events Website design E-commerce development COVID-19 recovery Business expansion Financial support Town policies General start-up business support Customer retention

Share additional thoughts on how the Economic Development and Tourism office may be able to assist your business*

Would you like the Georgina Chamber to contact you to discuss the benefits of becoming a chamber member?*