City of Burnaby Business Pulse Survey The City of Burnaby is inviting the local business community to share their insights in a short survey to inform the Mayor’s Taskforce on Burnaby Economic Growth and Resilience as they identify priorities, explore innovative strategies, and strengthen Burnaby’s ability to respond to economic challenges. Whether you're part of a local business, a small startup or a long-established enterprise, we want to hear from you! Business Profile Questions Please provide some basic information about your business. Question Title * 1. Industry Sector: Agriculture & other resource-based Construction Education, Healthcare & Social Assistance Information & Cultural Industries Manufacturing Professional & Knowledge-Based Services (Finance & Insurance, Real Estate & Rental & Leasing, Professional, Scientific & Technical Services, Management of Companies) Retail, Entertainment & Tourism Transportation & Trade Other (please specify) Question Title * 2. Number of Employees: Micro Enterprises (fewer than 5 employees, including the owner) Small Business 5-99 Medium Business 100-499 Large Business 500+ Question Title * 3. Ownership Model: Locally owned and operated (Burnaby-based business with no parent company) Subsidiary or brand of a National company (Canadian parent company) Subsidiary or branch of an international company (non-Canadian parent company) Franchise (locally operated but part of a larger brand) Other (please specify) Question Title * 4. What are the first 3 digits of your business postal code? V5A V5B V5C V5E V5G V5H V5J V3N V3J V5K V5M V5R V5S Prefer Not to Answer Not Located in Burnaby Survey Questions Question Title * 5. What do you like most about running your business in Burnaby? Question Title * 6. What are the biggest challenges or limitations your business faces in Burnaby? Question Title * 7. What ideas or suggestions do you have to help businesses grow and stay strong in Burnaby? Question Title * 8. What outside factors (e.g. market trends, regulations, or global risks) pose risks to your business? Question Title * 9. How did you hear about the survey? Select all that apply. City of Burnaby website City of Burnaby social media Burnaby Board of Trade website Burnaby Board of Trade email Burnaby Board of Trade social media Word of mouth Prefer not to answer Other (please specify) Optional Please provide your contact information for a chance to win a prize from the City of Burnaby for participating in our business survey. Question Title * 10. Your Name Question Title * 11. Your Email Address Question Title * 12. Phone Number By participating in this survey, you acknowledge that your responses will be shared with the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby. Participation is voluntary, and your responses will be kept confidential and reported only in aggregate. Survey results will be used for planning and engagement purposes by the Burnaby Board of Trade and the City of Burnaby. Two prizes are available for participants: a $150 gift card to Mintara Restaurant, Burnaby Mountain Restaurant, or Riverway Restaurant, and a $150 gift card for Golf Burnaby. Entering the contest is optional and not required to complete the survey. For more details, including eligibility and prize information, click here to view the contest rules and regulations. For questions about this survey, please contact Robyn Hastings at robyn@bbot.ca. Done