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This survey is intended for entrepreneurs, business owners, and operators located anywhere within Leduc County or Wetaskiwin County, including all municipalities, towns, and hamlets within the region.


Whether you are in the idea stage, newly launched, growing, or operating an established business, we invite you to complete this survey from the perspective of your current business operations.


The purpose of this survey is to better understand the challenges, opportunities, and support needs of businesses across our region. The results will be used to shape future business support programming and regional economic development initiatives in collaboration with local economic development partners.


Responses are anonymous and will be shared in summary form with regional partners, including local economic development managers throughout the region.


(Approx time to take survey is <10 minutes)

Business Profile

* My business primary location is:
* I also operate in other locations throughout the region either remotely or in a physical location (check all that apply)
* I operate my business from
* I have been operating my business for ___ years
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* I would consider my business to be in the
* My approximate annual revenue (before expenses) for 2025 was:
* My business/industry sector is: (choose the most applicable)

You can search for your specific NAICS code here: Gov't of Canada Link to North American Industry Classification System

* We have ___ full time staff (including yourself)
* We have ___ part time staff (including yourself)
* My organization is

Current Business Environment

* Thinking about your current operations, what are your top three business challenges right now?
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* How would you rate the current business climate for your location? (City / Town / County)
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* How would you rate the current business climate for your industry provincially?
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* How would you rate the current business climate for your industry federally?
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* How would you rate the current business climate for your industry internationally?
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* Please explain your rankings related to the current business climate.
0/250
What local infrastructure challenges, if any, impact your operations (e.g., transportation, internet, utilities, not enough spaces for sale/lease, too much space for sale/lease)?
0/250
* Is there anything limiting your ability to grow your business?
Additional comments related to anything limiting your ability to grow.
0/250

Supports & Services

* Please list any business support services or organizations in the region that you are aware of?
0/500
* What business support services or organizations are you currently using or have used in the past 2 years?
0/500
* What type of business support have you accessed in the past two years?
* Which business supports would be most valuable to you in the next two years?
* What business support/learning and development opportunities would you be interested in taking part in? (check all that apply)
* How/where would you like to attend possible learning and development sessions? (check all that apply)
* Share your preferred format for learning and development:
* Are there any barriers you face in accessing the business support you need?

Feasibility & Growth

Do you have an idea for a new business or expansion of your existing business?
0/500
If yes, what supports would help you bring a new idea to life?
0/500
If yes, would you consider participating in a feasibility study program?
Have you attempted to access funding or financing in the last 12 months? Were you successful in getting the funding you needed? Any challenges you faced?
0/500
Do you expect to expand your market outside Alberta or Canada in the next 2 years?

Workforce & Community

* Are you currently hiring? (check all that apply)
* Are you open to hiring part time workers including seniors, youth, stay at home parents etc?
Are you currently facing workforce or hiring challenges? If yes, please explain.
0/500
Are there any local policy or community changes that would help your business with hiring or retaining employees? If yes, please explain.
0/250
* Where/how do you currently recruit employees?
* Does housing availability or transportation options impact your ability to hire or retain staff?

Open Comment

* Please share any specific feedback or suggestions you have related to existing or future regional business support.
0/500

Economic Development

What additional infrastructure improvements are most needed in your area to support your business currently and its future growth?
0/500
What regulatory changes have had the most positive impact on your business growth? (ie; permits, zoning, red tape reduction, fast approvals etc...) Please be as specific as possible.
0/500
How could local governments better support or collaborate with businesses and local organizations to strengthen the business environment?
0/500
Any other comments you would like to share with local economic development departments and The Chamber?
0/500