2025 Richmond Hill Business Outlook Survey

1.Are you concerned about tariffs by the United States on Canadian exports?

Yes

No

If yes, what help would you need?

2.In 2025, do you expect any changes to your:(Required.)

Large Decrease

Moderate Decrease

No net change

Moderate Increase

Large Increase

Other (please specify)

4.Over the next two years, where do you plan to make significant investments? (select all that apply)(Required.)

Research and development of a new product/service

Implementing new technologies or processes in your business

Automation

Expanding company’s digital presence

Entering a new market or geographic location

Expanding supply chain

We don’t plan on making significant investments over the short term

Other (please specify)

5.What services would provide the most value to you over the next few years? (select all that apply)(Required.)

Business Consultations (Business strategy, market intelligence, connection to local resources)

Connection to R&D funding, financing, and support

End-to-end assistance finding a corporate location, and navigating Richmond Hill regulatory processes

Support and education for marketing, sales, and digitization

Talent sourcing and training programs

Mentorship – Connection to industry expert

We don’t see value in any of the above services

Other (please specify)

7.Are there any services, not included in the above, that you would like to see offered by Economic Development/SBEC team?

Yes

No

Comments:

11.Did you attend any of our webinars, events, receive small business consulting services or applied and/or participated in one of our program intakes?

Yes

No