COVID-19 Business Response & Recovery Survey

The Shuswap Economic Response (SER) Program is an initiative led by Community Futures Shuswap, Salmon Arm Economic Development Society, Shuswap Economic Development, Shuswap Tourism and the Tsuts'weye Women's Entrepreneur and Innovation Network, and supported by Chambers of Commerce and community organizations throughout the region. The SER program is gathering information to inform COVID-19 response measures to support regional businesses.  

Please consider contributing approximately 10 minutes of your time to share your information. Individual responses will be kept confidential.  
1.Contact Name (optional)
2.Business Name (optional)
3.
Where is your business located?(Required.)
4.Business Description(Required.)
5.Years in business
6.Did your business close temporarily as a result of COVID-19?
7.As of today, is your business open?
8.Do you feel your business is at risk of permanent closure?
9.How many people did you employ prior to the COVID-19 pandemic?
10.How many people are you currently employing?
11.Are you currently trying to hire staff?
12.If yes to Q11, are you having challenges hiring?
13.If applicable, has the 75% wage subsidy program allowed you to hire back staff?
14.How has COVID-19 impacted your business (i.e. revenue, supply chain, labour force, hours of operation etc.)?
15.What specific impacts has your business experienced?
16.How have your sales/revenues been impacted
17.What has your interaction been with the following benefit/support programs?
Unaware of program
Applied and approved
Have not applied but plan to
Did not qualify
Chose not to apply
Canada Emergency Benefit (CERB)
Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS)
Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA)
SME Entreprise and Loan Guarantee (through BDC and EDC)
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance (CECRA)
National Research Council Innovation Assistance Program
Expanded Work Sharing
National Aboriginal Capital Corporation Associations Expanded Funding
Regional Relief and Recovery Fund
Emergency Community Support Fund (non-profit and charities)
Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage & Sports Associations
BC Emergency Benefit for Workers
WorkSafe BC Payment Changes
Utilities Deferral Programs (i.e. BC Hydro, Fortis , Regional/Local)
Municipal Property Tax Relief
18.What is the number one support needed to assist you in your recovery efforts?
19.Please indicate any ideas, suggestions or comments you have regarding what is required for your business and its recovery efforts.
20.Additional notes or comments.