Background

The Manitoba Environmental Industries Association (MEIA) is a member-based association representing the environment and cleantech industry in Manitoba.  The Association also is the Government of Manitoba’s Sector Council service provider representing the Natural Resource, Energy and Environment Sector with a mandate to provide education, awareness and engagement to assist with industry workforce development. Click on the following link for more info on Government of MB Sector Council Program: https://www.gov.mb.ca/wd/ites/is/associations.html

To coincide with MEIA’s Annual General Meeting and to continually improve the Association’s deliverables we have developed the following survey.  This year’s survey is heavily influenced by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, recognizing that business and operations in all industries are being significantly impacted.

Survey Goals

MEIA is looking to understand what are short-term and long-term deliverables the association can champion for its members, and any improvements to be made, especially in light of the current circumstances related to COVID-19 fallout.  The survey will provide a snapshot of our industry sector and how it is coping with the pandemic crisis which can also provide MEIA with information to convey and advise governments as they manage through the timeline of the crisis.

*Note: Only summaries of any data collected in this survey will be shared; no information on individual companies will be stored or made available. The summaries may be shared with MEIA members, industry associations, and MEIA’s government funding partners.

MEIA programming is supported by funding provided by The Government of Canada and The Manitoba government.

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* 1. Have you participated in other business surveys about the effects of COVID-19 on Manitoba businesses?

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* 2. Are there any unique issues/challenges that environment and cleantech businesses such as yours are facing during the COVID-19 pandemic that you have not been able to convey in surveys put out by other business associations?

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* 3. What role do you think MEIA could take in assisting Manitoba's environment and clean technology sector during this unprecedented situation?

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* 4. Are there any specific education, training events/activities you would find valuable to help you continue to operate through this period of social distancing and reduced business activity? (Ex. how to set up and effectively manage online meetings using Zoom or similar portals? How to ensure the safety and health of workers that are essential to operating your business?)

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* 5. Are there any recently announced funding/financial support programs you would be interested in learning more about? (Ex. information sessions about the recently announced government support programs)

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* 6. Are there any services or goods your company offers that can assist those managing the COVID-19 pandemic? If yes, please provide brief details on the services or goods you can offer. Is there a particular way MEIA may assist you in connecting with the agencies managing Manitoba's response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

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* 7. How has the COVID-19 crisis affected your overall level of business activity and sales so far?

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* 8. Have you signed up for the federal job supplement? If yes, what has the process been like? If no, what would need to change in order for you to be able to sign up?

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* 9. Have you had to reduce your staffing level?

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* 10. Have you had to defer paying rent or other bills?

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* 11. Have customer had to defer paying you?

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* 12. Have projects or contracts you would have otherwise undertaken been delayed?

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* 13. Please add any comments or suggestions for MEIA to consider to better serve industry and members.

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* 14. Responses through SurveyMonkey are anonymous by design, however it is helpful to understand the type of business, organization, or industry your answers represent:

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* 15. Optional: Indicate name and contact information. This is for internal use only, however there is no obligation to provide this information.

Thank you for participating and helping to make MEIA better for our members and industry.

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