The Town of Hay River is developing a Community Economic Development Plan (CEDP). The goal of this plan is to enhance the economic vitality, sustainability, and resilience of the community by identifying key areas for growth, investment, and improvement. The CEDP will serve as a roadmap to guide economic development efforts and inform policy decisions for the coming years.

We are asking residents to assist with the development of the plan by taking a few minutes to answer some questions about our community that will help identify our economic development opportunities and challenges which will assist in the development of the plan.
Section A: About You

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* 1. What is your age range?

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* 2. How long have you lived in Hay River?

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* 3. If employed, what type of business do you work in?

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* 4. Are you a business owner/entrepreneur in Hay River?

Section B: Current Economic Landscape & Perceptions

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* 5. How would you describe the current economic health in Hay River?

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* 6. Rank the following strengths for Hay River's economy from 1 for most significant to 5 for least significant
(Note: Use arrows to place items in order from most significant to least significant)

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* 7. Are there other strengths that support economic development in Hay River?

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* 8. Rank the following challenges facing Hay River's economy from 1 for most significant to 5 for least significant
(Note: Use arrows to place items in order from most significant to least significant)

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* 9. Are there other challenges to economic development in Hay River?

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* 10. How would you rate the availability of affordable housing in Hay River?

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* 11. How would you rate the availability of essential services (e.g., healthcare, childcare, education, policing and fire services) in Hay River?

Section C: Opportunities for Growth & Development

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* 12. Thinking about the future, how important do you feel the following opportunities will be for economic development in the next five or ten years?
(1 for extremely important to 5 for not at all important)

  1 - Extremely Imporatnt 2 3 4 5 - Not Important
Re-opening Pine Point Mine
Hay River's role in other Resource Development and Major Project in the NWT
Expanding Diversification Sectors like Tourism, Agriculture, Fishery
Strengthening role in Providing Public Services
Increased availability of Business and Household Services (e.g., construction and other trades, transportation, retail trade, accommodation or food services, professional services)

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* 13. Are there other significant opportunities for economic development in Hay River that should be considered?

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* 14. Over the next five or ten years, what risks do you see for Hay River in terms of both maintaining existing economic activity and growing the economy?
(1 for extremely likely to 5 for not at all likely)

  1 - Extremely Likely 2 3 4 5 - Not Likely
Low Water Levels Reducing Role in Transportation Sector
Lack of Skilled Labour to Support Business Development
Reduction in Public Services Related to Fiscal Restraint
Mine Closures
Lack of Land Availability and Development of Infrastructure for Growth

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* 15. Are there other significant risks for economic development in Hay River that should be considered?

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* 16. Rate each of the following supports for economic development in Hay River
(1 for extremely important to 5 for not at all important)

  1 - Extremely Important 2 3 4 5 - Not Important
Improved Access to Business Capital
Increased Marketing Support
Additional Networking Opportunities
Increased Availability of Commercial/Industrial Lots
Increased Business Training
Increased Workforce Development
Attracting New Residents

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* 17. Are there other significant supports for economic development in Hay River that should be considered?

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* 18. Thinking about the role of the Town of Hay River, what do you believe the top priorities should be for the municipal government for community economic development in Hay River?

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* 19. Is there anything else you would like to share regarding community economic development in Hay River?

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