Survey Results
Regional Business Impact and Recovery Survey - Jan 2021
This survey provided an update regarding the implications of COVID-19 on our Region's local business community.
The Regional Business Impact and Recovery survey will work in partnership with local municipalities to assess the implications of COVID-19 on the local business community. The results will provide insight on how our Region’s local business community (broken down to each Municipality) has been dealing with the economic impact of COVID-19 and its path to business recovery. The information collected from the survey will help guide economic development stakeholders from across the Region to provide relevant information to the business community, develop programs and services to support local business recovery, and advocate for upper-level government resources.
| 55.4%
of businesses have no reported layoffs |
16.9%
of businesses report 2-5 layoffs |
31.3%
of businesses and their teams worked reduced hours |
36.1%
staff absences due to childcare requirements |
| 30.1%
of businesses remained working at their business premises |
21.7%
of businesses have had their staff return to working at their business premise |
55.4%
of businesses have had supply chain issues |
25.3%
of businesses estimate they have less than 3 months until they run out of cash for expenses |
| 45.8%
of businesses are reporting less than half their normal income compared to years past |
28.9%
of businesses are reporting more than half their normal income compared to years past |
30.1%
of businesses have accessed the Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) |
37.6%
of businesses have accessed the Canada Wage Subsidy (CEWS) |
| 43.4%
of businesses have accessed the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) |
54.2%
of businesses remain fully open |
59.0%
of businesses describe the slow return of customers as their largest obstacle |
34.9%
of businesses mark psychological health issues as a huge impact aside from cash flow during the pandemic |
*83 survey responses were collected as of 11:30 AM February 11, 2021.
Regional Business Impact and Recovery Survey - Sep 2020
The Regional Business Impact and Recovery survey will work in partnership with local municipalities to asses the implications of COVID-19 on the local business community. The results will provide insight on how our Region’s local business community (broken down to each Municipality) has been dealing with the economic impact of COVID-19 and its path to business recovery. The information collected from the survey will help guide economic development stakeholders from across the Region to provide relevant information to the business community, develop programs and services to support local business recovery, and advocate for upper-level government resources.
| 56%
of businesses have no reported layoffs |
24.5%
of businesses report 2-5 layoffs |
27.5%
of businesses and their teams worked reduced hours |
30.6%
staff absences due to childcare requirements |
| 39.8%
of businesses remained working at their business premises |
22.4%
of businesses have had their staff return to working at their business premise |
50%
of businesses have had supply chain issues with goods sourced in Canada |
42.8%
of businesses have had supply chain issues with goods sourced in the USA |
| 26.5%
of businesses have had supply chain issues with goods sources Internationally |
62.2%
of businesses were able to pay 76-100% of their fixed expenses |
98%
businesses are/were facing a loss in revenue, some up to 98%. Figures such as $300,000 and $40,000/month were shared |
33.6%
of businesses have accessed the Canada Wage Subsidy (CEWS) |
| 37.7%
of businesses have accessed the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) |
15.3%
of businesses describe themselves as doing well |
2%
of businesses are in imminent risk of permanent closure |
29.6%
of businesses desire information and leadership from their local municipality |
*98 survey responses were collected as of 11:00 AM October 23, 2020.
GPRC Member Impact Survey - Mar/Apr 2020
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, 2020.