Pickle Lake Survey

Pickle Lake Economic Development and Infrastructure Plan Survey

GET INVOLVED – TAKE THE SURVEY!
We want to hear from you about the direction that the strategy should take! Take this survey before April 13, 2021.
The survey should not take you more than 8 to 15 minutes (note that there are some questions for business owners and managers only). All answers are anonymous and any details that would identify you personally will be kept confidential.
WHAT’S GOING ON?
We’re creating a comprehensive feasibility study to generate a strategic implementation plan for the Township to mobilize entrepreneurs, investors and resources to take advantage of new opportunities for sustainable economic development and diversification.

YOU COULD WIN!

Complete the survey before April 14th and will be entered into draw win a $50 VISA gift card.

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* 1. What best describes you? (choose as many as needed).

Business owner or manager

Employee (full time)

Employee (part time)

Full time parent

Manager of a non-profit

Retired

Self-employed - artist, freelance, contractors etc.

Semi-retired

Unemployed

Student

Volunteer

Government Employee

Other (please specify)

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* 2. What are your GOALS for how the local economy in Pickle Lake develops? Please select your top three.

Better jobs

Deepening sense of place/community identity

Improving local quality of life (entertainment, culture)

More local jobs

More social supports and equity

More robust and resilient economy (reducing boom and bust)

Reduced ecological impact

Increased availability of local services and products

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Please explain your choice or comment further on issues/goals you identified:

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* 4. What are the biggest challenges, issues or concerns for the economic development of Pickle Lake? Please choose your top 3 challenges, issues or concerns:

Ability to hire qualified employees

Availability and cost of housing

Availability of employment opportunities

Fast growth impacting the quality of life and environment

Fast growth impacting the town's character and identity

Lack of local places to shop, find services and entertainment

Quality of employment opportunities (e.g. consistent, wages, full-time...)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. Pickle Lake has a lot of strengths and potential. What are the top three existing assets that Pickle Lake should work on to achieve your goals? Please select your top three.

Land for housing development

Industrial lands and assets

Trails and natural assets

Existing local business community

Creative/entrepreneurial population

Organizations and associations

Arts and culture

Volunteers and informal leaders

Retail and service businesses

Other (please specify)

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* 6. Please tell us why you selected the assets you did:

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* 7. What drives you to make purchases from sources other than local businesses (including online) Select 2?

Convenience

Price

Selection

Service

Not available in Pickle Lake

Other (please specify)

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* 8. What type of retail or service businesses would you like to see in Pickle Lake? (List up to 5 businesses)

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* 9. What type of community/social services would you like to see in Pickle Lake that currently don't exist or should be expanded? (E.G. youth centre, daycare, community events......)

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* 10. What type of recreational opportunities would you like to see in Pickle Lake? (E.G. sports clubs, outdoor activities....)

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* 11. If you've ever thought about starting a business but haven't done it, what is the number one thing holding you back?

Access to training and support

Not enough start-up capital

No available location for my business idea

Confidence

I have never thought about starting a business

Small market in the area

No time

Limited available staff for the business

Regulatory obstacles of business start-up (e.g. permitting, licensing)

Operating costs - rent, utilities....

Not applicable as I already started a business

Other (please specify)