Riverside Neighbourhood Assessment Survey

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* 1. Select the option that best describes your relationship with Riverside Neighbourhood.

I'm a property owner (business property).

I'm a business tenant.

I'm a business tenant & property owner.

I'm a resident of Riverside.

I visit often.

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* 2. What are your biggest challenges as a business owner?

	Most Challenging	Somewhat Challenging	Not a Significant Issue
Staffing Challenges	Staffing Challenges Most Challenging	Staffing Challenges Somewhat Challenging	Staffing Challenges Not a Significant Issue
Marketing and Advertising Strategy	Marketing and Advertising Strategy Most Challenging	Marketing and Advertising Strategy Somewhat Challenging	Marketing and Advertising Strategy Not a Significant Issue
Marketing and Advertising Costs	Marketing and Advertising Costs Most Challenging	Marketing and Advertising Costs Somewhat Challenging	Marketing and Advertising Costs Not a Significant Issue
Public Transit / Access Issues	Public Transit / Access Issues Most Challenging	Public Transit / Access Issues Somewhat Challenging	Public Transit / Access Issues Not a Significant Issue
Cost of Doing Business (hydro, labour changes, leasing...)	Cost of Doing Business (hydro, labour changes, leasing...) Most Challenging	Cost of Doing Business (hydro, labour changes, leasing...) Somewhat Challenging	Cost of Doing Business (hydro, labour changes, leasing...) Not a Significant Issue
Finding & Applying to Available Grants	Finding & Applying to Available Grants Most Challenging	Finding & Applying to Available Grants Somewhat Challenging	Finding & Applying to Available Grants Not a Significant Issue

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* 3. How might we best serve you as a business owner in Riverside? For each of these services, rank its importance to you and your business.

Offer networking opportunities with other business owners and stakeholders

Help to share your promos, specials and events through social media

Discount advertising opportunities

Learning opportunities in the community (e.g: workshops about digital marketing, safety, etc.)

Newsletter updates to keep you informed about business and government affairs

Newsletter updates to keep you informed about what's happening in the neighbourhood

Community Calendar tool to promote your events

Neighbourhood/Community Events (e.g: Light Up Riverside, Wine & Craft Beer Fest, Eats & Beats, Riverside Walks, etc...)

Graffiti removal services

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* 4. Are there other services you would like the BIA to offer?

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* 5. Awareness of the Riverside Business Improvement Area

	No	Somewhat	Yes
Are you familiar with the Riverside BIA and what we do?	Are you familiar with the Riverside BIA and what we do? No	Are you familiar with the Riverside BIA and what we do? Somewhat	Are you familiar with the Riverside BIA and what we do? Yes
Have you participated in a Riverside BIA event in the past?	Have you participated in a Riverside BIA event in the past? No	Have you participated in a Riverside BIA event in the past? Somewhat	Have you participated in a Riverside BIA event in the past? Yes
Do you know that the Riverside BIA is an advocate for your business interests?	Do you know that the Riverside BIA is an advocate for your business interests? No	Do you know that the Riverside BIA is an advocate for your business interests? Somewhat	Do you know that the Riverside BIA is an advocate for your business interests? Yes
Are you aware that the Riverside BIA has a Member Business Directory on our website?	Are you aware that the Riverside BIA has a Member Business Directory on our website? No	Are you aware that the Riverside BIA has a Member Business Directory on our website? Somewhat	Are you aware that the Riverside BIA has a Member Business Directory on our website? Yes
Have you sent us events to tweet/post about, or updates to our online directory?	Have you sent us events to tweet/post about, or updates to our online directory? No	Have you sent us events to tweet/post about, or updates to our online directory? Somewhat	Have you sent us events to tweet/post about, or updates to our online directory? Yes
Have you attended our Annual General Meeting and registered to be a voting member?	Have you attended our Annual General Meeting and registered to be a voting member? No	Have you attended our Annual General Meeting and registered to be a voting member? Somewhat	Have you attended our Annual General Meeting and registered to be a voting member? Yes

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* 6. Has your business been involved with events in the neighbourhood? (Please check all that apply). If you haven't been involved, please fill the "Other" checkbox and tell us why.

Wine & Craft Beer Fest

Riverside Walks

Eats & Beats Streetfest

Halloween Kiddie Costume Parade

Light Up Riverside

Antler Breakfast

Other (please specify)

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* 7. Which priorities are most important to you and your business? Rate the following from 1 (not important) to 5 (very important): This will guide us prioritizing future activities and developing our action plan moving forward.

	1	2	3	4	5
Riverside BIA Website: online business directory & blogs	Riverside BIA Website: online business directory & blogs 1	Riverside BIA Website: online business directory & blogs 2	Riverside BIA Website: online business directory & blogs 3	Riverside BIA Website: online business directory & blogs 4	Riverside BIA Website: online business directory & blogs 5
Riverside BIA Website: neighbourhood event listings & calendar	Riverside BIA Website: neighbourhood event listings & calendar 1	Riverside BIA Website: neighbourhood event listings & calendar 2	Riverside BIA Website: neighbourhood event listings & calendar 3	Riverside BIA Website: neighbourhood event listings & calendar 4	Riverside BIA Website: neighbourhood event listings & calendar 5
Social Media feeds: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram	Social Media feeds: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 1	Social Media feeds: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 2	Social Media feeds: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 3	Social Media feeds: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 4	Social Media feeds: Twitter, Facebook, Instagram 5
Magazine/other Print Advertising	Magazine/other Print Advertising 1	Magazine/other Print Advertising 2	Magazine/other Print Advertising 3	Magazine/other Print Advertising 4	Magazine/other Print Advertising 5
Transit Advertising (bus & transit shelter ads)	Transit Advertising (bus & transit shelter ads) 1	Transit Advertising (bus & transit shelter ads) 2	Transit Advertising (bus & transit shelter ads) 3	Transit Advertising (bus & transit shelter ads) 4	Transit Advertising (bus & transit shelter ads) 5
Shop Local campaigns	Shop Local campaigns 1	Shop Local campaigns 2	Shop Local campaigns 3	Shop Local campaigns 4	Shop Local campaigns 5
Special & Seasonal Events (Light Up Riverside, Eats & Beats, WindowWonderland, etc.)	Special & Seasonal Events (Light Up Riverside, Eats & Beats, WindowWonderland, etc.) 1	Special & Seasonal Events (Light Up Riverside, Eats & Beats, WindowWonderland, etc.) 2	Special & Seasonal Events (Light Up Riverside, Eats & Beats, WindowWonderland, etc.) 3	Special & Seasonal Events (Light Up Riverside, Eats & Beats, WindowWonderland, etc.) 4	Special & Seasonal Events (Light Up Riverside, Eats & Beats, WindowWonderland, etc.) 5
Sidewalk Cleaning	Sidewalk Cleaning 1	Sidewalk Cleaning 2	Sidewalk Cleaning 3	Sidewalk Cleaning 4	Sidewalk Cleaning 5
Banners on Street Poles	Banners on Street Poles 1	Banners on Street Poles 2	Banners on Street Poles 3	Banners on Street Poles 4	Banners on Street Poles 5
Graffiti Removal & Reporting	Graffiti Removal & Reporting 1	Graffiti Removal & Reporting 2	Graffiti Removal & Reporting 3	Graffiti Removal & Reporting 4	Graffiti Removal & Reporting 5
Street Furniture: Planters, Benches, Bike Racks, etc.	Street Furniture: Planters, Benches, Bike Racks, etc. 1	Street Furniture: Planters, Benches, Bike Racks, etc. 2	Street Furniture: Planters, Benches, Bike Racks, etc. 3	Street Furniture: Planters, Benches, Bike Racks, etc. 4	Street Furniture: Planters, Benches, Bike Racks, etc. 5
Murals to Combat Graffiti	Murals to Combat Graffiti 1	Murals to Combat Graffiti 2	Murals to Combat Graffiti 3	Murals to Combat Graffiti 4	Murals to Combat Graffiti 5
Temporary or Permanent Public Art Installations	Temporary or Permanent Public Art Installations 1	Temporary or Permanent Public Art Installations 2	Temporary or Permanent Public Art Installations 3	Temporary or Permanent Public Art Installations 4	Temporary or Permanent Public Art Installations 5
Install Seasonal or Year-Round Decorative Lighting	Install Seasonal or Year-Round Decorative Lighting 1	Install Seasonal or Year-Round Decorative Lighting 2	Install Seasonal or Year-Round Decorative Lighting 3	Install Seasonal or Year-Round Decorative Lighting 4	Install Seasonal or Year-Round Decorative Lighting 5
Liaison with the 55 Division	Liaison with the 55 Division 1	Liaison with the 55 Division 2	Liaison with the 55 Division 3	Liaison with the 55 Division 4	Liaison with the 55 Division 5
Issuance of Crime Alerts	Issuance of Crime Alerts 1	Issuance of Crime Alerts 2	Issuance of Crime Alerts 3	Issuance of Crime Alerts 4	Issuance of Crime Alerts 5

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* 8. What is the best way to communicate about Riverside BIA initiatives with you?

Regular Print Newsletter

Social Media

Digital Newsletter

Riverside BIA Website

Hand-Delivered Communication

Other (please specify)

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* 9. Thank you for your time and much-valued input!
Please complete the following so we can keep in touch:

Contact Name

Company/Business Name

Business Address

Email Address

Phone Number

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* 1. Select the option that best describes your relationship with Riverside Neighbourhood.

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* 2. What are your biggest challenges as a business owner?

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* 3. How might we best serve you as a business owner in Riverside? For each of these services, rank its importance to you and your business.

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* 4. Are there other services you would like the BIA to offer?

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* 5. Awareness of the Riverside Business Improvement Area

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* 6. Has your business been involved with events in the neighbourhood? (Please check all that apply). If you haven't been involved, please fill the "Other" checkbox and tell us why.

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* 7. Which priorities are most important to you and your business? Rate the following from 1 (not important) to 5 (very important): This will guide us prioritizing future activities and developing our action plan moving forward.

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* 8. What is the best way to communicate about Riverside BIA initiatives with you?

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* 9. Thank you for your time and much-valued input!Please complete the following so we can keep in touch:

* 9. Thank you for your time and much-valued input!
Please complete the following so we can keep in touch: