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Georgina Chamber of Commerce: Business Survey - 2020
1. Do you own or work for a business in Georgina?
Yes
No
If Yes, please continue with the survey. If no, please exit survey and go to previous page to fill out our survey for Consumers.
2. What is your position within this business?
Self-Employed
Owner/Operator
Full-Time Employee
Part-time Employee
Contracted Position
Other
If other, please explain
Town of Georgina's Overall Business Climate
3. What do you like best about operating a business in the Town of Georgina? Check all options that relate to you.
Agree
Local people/community
Agree
Good Location
Agree
Have lived here a long time/I like the area
Agree
good weather
Agree
Size of Town
Agree
Beautiful Town
Agree
Access to Amenities/Services
Agree
Transportation/Don't need a Car
Agree
Good Economy/Making Money
Agree
Tourism
Agree
Diverse culture/variety of people
Agree
Busiess support/easy to make connections
Agree
None/Nothing
Agree
Don't Know
Agree
Other
Agree
If other, please explain
4. What improvements do you think need to be made most to help Georgina businesses? Please check all that apply.
Agree
Parking/Improve Parking
Agree
Impove Downtown Cores
Agree
Have lived here a long time/I like the area
Agree
Reduce/Lower Taxes
Agree
Promote Tourism
Agree
Reduce/Lower Property Taxes
Agree
Make it Safer/Improve Safety
Agree
Attract More Business
Agree
Deal with/eliminate loiterers
Agree
More Advertising/Marketing by the Town
Agree
Clean up the Streets/Town owned Lan/Properties
Agree
Reduce Costs/Expenses
Agree
Deal with Drugs/Street Drug Use
Agree
None/Nothing
Agree
Don't Know
Agree
Other
Agree
If other, please explain
5. Please tell us if you agree or disagree with each of the following statements:
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Don't Know
Agree
Strongly Agree
The Town of Georgina's rules and regulations for businesses are readily accessible
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Don't Know
Agree
Strongly Agree
The Town of Georgina's rules and regulations for businesses are easy to understand
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Don't Know
Agree
Strongly Agree
The Town of Georgina's regulatory environment is fair to all businesses
Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Don't Know
Agree
Strongly Agree
Please add any comments you feel would further explain your answer:
6. Overall, how would you say the Town of Georgina is to operate a business?
Very good
Good
Poor
Very poor
I don't know
Top-Of-Mind Issues
7. What ward is your business located in?
*
Select option...
Ward 1
Ward 2
Ward 3
Ward 4
Ward 5
8. Based on the location of your business, please tell us if you agree or disagree with each statement:
Agree
Disagree
Don't Know
The appearance of buildings and storefronts in the area where my business is located is satisfactory
Agree
Disagree
Don't Know
The appearance and condition of public amenities and space in the area where my business is located is satisfactory
Agree
Disagree
Don't Know
Staff and customers feel safe and secure in the area where my business is located
Agree
Disagree
Don't Know
It is easy to find parking in the area where my business is located
Agree
Disagree
Don't Know
Please add any comments you feel would further explain your answer:
9. As a business operating in the Town of Georgina, what is the most important issue facing your community? Please choose the one issue you feel should receive the greatest attention from your local leaders.
Social
Transportation
Taxation/municipal government spending
Economy
Crime
Municipal government services
Healthcare
Parks, recreation, and culture
Growth
None/nothing
Don't know
Other
If other, please explain
Working with the Town of Georgina
10. Please tell us if you are satisfied or unsatisfied with each of the following services provided by the Town of Georgina, as it relates to your business. If you are unfamiliar with or have no experience with a particular service, please choose "Not applicable".
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Fire Department Services
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Business licensing
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Town of Georgina website
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Town of Georgina beautification (ie: signage, landscaping, public art, street banners)
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Lighting, condition, and maintenance of streets and sidewalks
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Design of streets, public spaces, and boulevards
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Enforcement of bylaws for issues such as property, parks, and noise
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
Building permits and inspections
Satisfied
Unsatisfied
Not applicable
11. Thinking about your business information needs, what kinds of information do you want the Town of Georgina to provide you with? Check all that apply.
Agree
Budget/municipal government spending
Agree
Future Development Plans
Agree
Future Infastructure Work
Agree
Financial/business information (ie: trends, # of competitors, etc.)
Agree
Changes to the community (ie: cleanliness, safety initiatives, etc.)
Agree
Activities and plans in the community/neighbourhood
Agree
By-law changes/updates
Agree
Festivals and Event Information
Agree
Transportation updates (ie: parking, traffic, general transportation needs, etc.)
Agree
Notices/proceeding of the public/city council meetings
Agree
Current projects/service updates
Agree
City statistics (ie: demographics, economic growth, tourism, etc.)
Agree
Community Feedback Forums
Agree
None/Nothing
Agree
Don't Know
Agree
12. Based on the question above, are you satisfied with how well you are currently receiving this information?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Unsatisfied
Very unsatisfied
13. In the last twelve months, have you personally contacted or dealt wth the Town of Georgina, as it relates to your business?
Yes
No
14. If you answered yes to Question #13, how satisfied were you with the overall level and quality of service provided by the Town of Georgina?
Very satisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Unsatisfied
Very unsatisfied
Attracting and Maintaining Business in Georgina
15. In your opinion, what is the most important action the Town of Georgina can take to attract and retain business in this municipality in general? Check one.
Improve parking
Improve downtown cores
Reduce/lower taxes
Clean up homelessness/poverty
Promote tourism/tourist attractions
Improve safety
Attract large businesses
Improve marketing/advertising
Make the community cleaner/more appealing
Reduce costs/expenses
Streamline Permitting/Building Process
None/nothing
Other
If other, please explain
Please add any comments you feel would further explain your answer:
Business Information
16. How long has your business been operating in the Town of Georgina?
17. Does your business have plans to do any of the following in the next five years?
Expand
Downsize
Close/shut down
None of the above
Don't know
18. Do you plan on moving/relocating your business to another location in the next five years?
Yes - within the Town of Georgina
Yes - outside the Town of Georgina
Yes but I am unsure of where to
No
19. Is your business a member of the Georgina Chamber of Commerce?
Yes
No
20. There are a number of different ways the Georgina Chamber of Commerce can consult with businesses on important local issues. Please tell us how interested you would be in having the opportunity to provide your input to the Chamber through each of the following methods:
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Online survey (similar to this one)
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Social Media Posts
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Feedback Form or Comment Card
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Public Meetings
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Mail
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Online Discussion Forum
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Workshops/Seminars
Very interested
Somewhat interested
Uninterested
Very uninterested
Please Note: this survey is anonymous. Answers to this question will give the Chamber a better idea of how local businesses would like to receive our information and provide input on important issues.
21. Including yourself, how many employees does your business have?
22. What is the name of your business? (optional)
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Thank-you for filling out the survey. If you are a resident of Georgina, feel free to also fill out the Consumer Survey. For more information about the Georgina Chamber of Commerce, its programs, benefits and upcoming events, please take a look at our website or head to the Contact Us page and sign up for our business newsletter.