Business Retention & Expansion Survey
Thank you for participating in the Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) Business Retention and Expansion Project! The economic well-being of the region depends on the well-being of existing businesses. We greatly appreciate your cooperation with this community effort!

Before you get started it is important to note that all individual business data is kept confidential. If there are some questions that are not applicable, or you are not comfortable answering you are able to skip questions and move on to the next.  Any information you can provide is appreciated.

Lastly, please be sure to click "Submit" at the end of the survey.
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Business Name
Business Address
Business location
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Does your business have locations/branches outside of the JEDI Region? If so, please advise where.
Name/Title of person completing the questionnaire
e-mail address
Phone Number(s)
Date business was established
Number of employees prior to the COVID-19 pandemic
Current number of employees
Description of products and/or services provided by business
Do you own, rent or lease your business location?
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Do your current facilities meet your needs for the next 2 years?
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If you answered "no" to the question above please explain
Current business status
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Comments regarding current business status
Where is your primary target market?
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Comments regarding primary target market
Are you considering sales in any new markets outside of Alberta?
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If you answered "yes" or "maybe" to sales in new markets outside of Alberta please explain
Please name the top 5 customers that you sell products to/do business with on a regular basis. (The information gathered here will provide JEDI with insight on what types of businesses we could possibly assist in attracting to the Region or connect to your business to enhance sales.)
Which of the following factors have the biggest impact on the success of your business?
What challenges does your business face today and/or what  do you foresee as your biggest challenge in the next three years?
Please expand on what other challenges your business faces today and/or what you foresee as your biggest challenge in the next three years?
What are the competitive advantages of doing business in the JEDI Region?
Please expand on any other competitive advantages of doing business in the JEDI Region?
Employee Level of Skills/Training
Does your business have adequate access to training and skills development for employees?
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If you answered "no", please explain how access to employee training and skills development could be improved?
Are you aware of the programs and services provided by Norquest College in Wetaskiwin (and their online programs)?
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Where do you reside?
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Where do the majority of your employees reside?
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Do you have a marketing plan and/or marketing team?
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What marketing channels do you primarily use?    
If you use other marketing channels please advise which ones.
Do you track your marketing effectiveness?
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Do you have a business plan?
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What are your future plans for expansion?
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What are your future plans for downsizing?
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What are your future plans for closing?
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What are your future plans for selling out or retiring?
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Are you a member of the following Chamber of Commerce Organizations?
If you are not a member of either Chamber of Commerce are you interested in hearing about the business benefits offered by your local Chamber?
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Are you a member of any other business organization(s)? If so please list below.
What are the key factors that led to the decision to operate or locate your business in the JEDI region?
Please expand on any other factors that led to the decision to operate or locate your business in the JEDI Region.
What types of businesses are in competition with your business?
Are there any businesses that you think would fit well in the Region and or benefit your business?
What are some of the benefits to having your business located in the JEDI Region?
Do you know of any companies that are interested in opening a new business or expanding their existing business in the JEDI region? If yes, please provide us with details.
Overall, how satisfied are you with the JEDI Region as a place to own and operate a business?
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Please rate your satisfaction with development charges & offsite levies in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with the development/building permit processes in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with the Municipal property taxes in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with local roads and streets in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with Provincial roads and highways in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with utility services such as water & sewer in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability of business space for rent or lease in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with the business property available for purchase in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability of adequate housing in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability/quality of  internet service in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability/quality of  cellular phone service in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability of skilled labour in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability of unskilled labour in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability of health & medical services in the Region.
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Please rate your satisfaction with availability of recreation & leisure facilities in the Region.
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Do you have any other suggestions on how JEDI could help your business?
Do you have any suggestions on other ways that JEDI could help your business?
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