The Kawartha Lakes Community Futures Development Corporation (KLCFDC) with the support of the Ontario Rural Economic Development Program is working closely with consulting group Explorer Solutions in the preparation of a well-defined economic impact study to assess the economic impact of widening (four-laning) Highway 7 (from Brock Township to Carleton Place). This assessment will seek to estimate the direct, indirect and induced economic impacts generated along the Hwy 7 corridor as a result of a potential widening to four lanes.

We appreciate you taking a few minutes to complete this online survey. The results of which will provide Explorer Solutions with a more precise portrait of activities within the various communities along the defined stretch of Highway 7 and aid them in developing strong recommendations that will enhance future economic opportunities and prosperity in your region for years to come.

* Confidentiality Clause. We recognize that the survey asks for specific information about your business, but all information collected will be kept strictly confidential and used solely for the identification and understanding of trends, needs, weaknesses and opportunities as it relates to understanding the economic impact associated with the potential widening of highway 7. 

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* 1. Corporate Portrait

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* 2. Expenses (please provide the following information)

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* 3. Jobs (please provide the following information)

  Entry Level Workers Technician Engineering Administration Specialist Professional
Number of Full-Time Jobs:
Number of Part-Time Jobs:

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* 4. Over the PAST 12 months, did your company invest in any new projects (expansion, new equipment, relocation)? (if Yes please complete below)

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* 5. As you plan for the next 60 months, prioritize the following activities for your business (using the following scale).

  12 months 36 months 60 Months
New Real Estate Investment (in $)
Staffing (+ or – employees)
Research and Development (in $)
Annual sales growth (in %)
New markets (list by sectors or territory)
Probability of Succession Planning

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* 6. Do you outsource any of your work?  (If yes, please provide the annual dollar value being outsourced below)

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* 7. If Hwy 7 was to be expanded to a four-lane highway, how might this affect your business and why? (please indicate a negative impact with a minus sign (-))

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* 8. How do you think the four-laning of Hwy 7 would impact your overall logistics and distribution (please comment):

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* 9. Please provide your overall perception of this project (pros/cons to your business, your community, the future).

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* 10. Please provide us with your contact information to help us track which companies have completed this online survey.

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