Survey Results
The Greater Parkland Regional Chamber of Commerce asked members and Parkland region businesses to answer a survey to better understand the impacts of COVID-19 on local businesses. The survey was sent out to all of our members and promoted through social media and our municipal partners. We did not limit survey responses to Chamber businesses only. 67 responses were collected between March 21 and March 26.
| 97%
of businesses have been impacted by COVID-19 |
83.5%
decrease in revenues |
52%
cancellation of trivial work related meetings, events or gatherings |
30%
staff absences due to childcare requirements |
| 7.5%
disruptions to moving and shipping own goods |
21%
disruptions in the supplies or materials they depend on |
52%
of businesses have implemented a policy to prevent the spread |
97%
of businesses will be affected by COVID-19 going forward |
| 29%
people anticipate this will impact their business for a year or more |
10.6%
people anticipate this will impact their business for a few months or more |
45%
expect an impact on business due to staff in isolation |
69%
of businesses feel the government can support them with advice and guidance |
| 67.7%
of businesses feel the government can support them by reducing taxes (inc. payroll tax) |
51%
of businesses feel the government can support them with suspended loan payment |
79%
of businesses are taking steps to support their community |
81.25%
of businesses have adapted their business to offer delivery, takeout, etc. |
*67 survey responses were collected as of 4:10 PM March 26.