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MineConnect Member Survey
1.
Which best describes your organization?
Manufacturer
Consultant/professional services
Technology provider
Contractor/construction/trades
Economic development/government/non-profit
Education/training
Other
2.
What is the size of your company?
1–10
11–25
26–50
51–100
101–250
250+
3.
What is your primary role within your organization?
Owner / Founder / Principal
Executive Leadership (CEO, President, VP, Director)
Operations / Project Management
Business Development / Sales / Marketing
Technical / Engineering / IT
Finance / Administration / HR
Field / Trades / Production
Other (please specify)
4.
What percentage of your business is mining-related?
0–25%
26–50%
51–75%
76–100%
5.
What is your primary Ontario location?
NW Ontario
NE Ontario
GTA
SW Ontario
Eastern Ontario
Outside Ontario
6.
What are your additional Ontario locations? Select all that apply.
NW Ontario
NE Ontario
GTA
SW Ontario
Eastern Ontario
None
7.
Is your company identity one of the following? (optional)
Indigenous-owned/led
Women-owned/led
Youth-owned/led (<30)
Prefer not to answer
None
8.
What are the top 3 reasons you joined MineConnect? Select up to 3.
Networking
Visibility
Events/trade shows
Industry insights
Advocacy
Partnerships
Workforce visibility
Supporting Ontario supply chain
Discounts/sponsorship access
Referred
Other
9.
How satisfied are you with your membership?
Very satisfied
Somewhat Satisfied
Somewhat Dissatisfied
Dissatisfied
10.
For each of the following MineConnect initiatives, please indicate your awareness and level of engagement.
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Regional events & roadshows
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Webinars
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Trade missions / Export initiatives
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Advocacy & Government Engagement
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Supplier–buyer Connections
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Social media promotion
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Advocacy/government engagement
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Workforce initiatives
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
Member directory/profile
Not aware of this initiative
Aware but have not participated
Participated in the past 12 months
11.
For the initiatives you participated in, what level of business impact did they have?
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Regional events & roadshows
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Webinars
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Trade missions / Export initiatives
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Advocacy & Government Engagement
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Supplier–buyer Connections
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Social media promotion
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Advocacy/government engagement
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Workforce initiatives
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
Member directory/profile
Significant impact
Moderate impact
Minimal impact
No impact
12.
What has prevented you from engaging more with MineConnect programs?
Time/resource constraints
Cost
Not relevant to me/my company
Didn’t know about it
Unclear ROI
Other (please specify)
13.
Over the next 3 years, which one (or two or three) outcome(s) matters most to your business?
Win new mining customers in Ontario
Enter new Canadian regions
Expand into international markets
Improve access to mining procurement opportunities
Build strategic partnerships (JV, technology, supply chain)
Attract and retain skilled talent
Access government funding or support programs
Increase market visibility and reputation
Strengthen Indigenous partnerships
Improve competitiveness and operational readiness
Other (please specify)
14.
Which initiatives would support growth? Select all that apply.
Buyer briefings
Partner introductions
Procurement training
Export readiness
Mentorship groups
Site visits
Market intelligence reports
Group marketing
Innovation/R&D
Recruitment campaigns
Funding navigation
Indigenous partnerships
ESG guidance
Media/PR
Other
15.
Where is your company currently active? Select all that apply.
NW Ontario
NE Ontario
GTA
SW Ontario
Eastern Ontario
BC
AB
SK
MB
QC
Atlantic
Northern Canada
USA
Mexico
South America
Australia
Africa
Europe
Asia
Middle East
16.
Which markets do you want to develop? Select up to 3.
NW Ontario
NE Ontario
GTA
SW Ontario
Eastern Ontario
BC
AB
SK
MB
QC
Atlantic
Northern Canada
USA
Mexico
South America
Australia
Africa
Europe
Asia
Middle East
Not planning expansion
17.
Are you interested in diversifying into any of the following sectors? Select up to 5.
Construction
Energy
Forestry
Manufacturing
Transportation
Agriculture
Defence
Aerospace
Clean tech
Government procurement
Environmental services
Not interested in diversifying
Other (please specify)
18.
Which members would you like introductions to?
19.
What are your preferred ways to receive updates and communications from us? Select up to 3.
Email
Newsletter
Events/webinars
Website/member portal
LinkedIn
Social media
SMS alerts
Videos
Other (please specify)
20.
Are you interested in sponsorship opportunities?
Yes
No
Maybe
21.
What is the ONE thing MineConnect can do to best support your business over the next 3 years?