Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce Survey Results

The Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce finalized our economic survey on March 31st. Our study was done to highlight the growth potential and optomism amongst the business community. The results are as follows:

1. Did your business experience an increase in Net Revenue in 2010 from 2009?
a. Yes 60.5%
b. No 22.4%
c. Stayed the Same 17.1%

2. Do you feel your business’s Net Revenue will increase in 2011?
a. Yes 69.7%
b. No 13.2%
c. Stay the Same 17.1%

3. Did your business increase staff in 2010 from 2009?
a. Yes 38.2%
b. No 36.8%
c. Stayed the Same 26.3%

4. Will your business increase staff in 2011?
a. Yes 31.1%
b. No 35.1%
c. Stay the Same 35.1%

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5. Do you feel that Prince Albert will experience economic growth in 2011?
a. Yes 87.0%
b. No 5.2%
c. Stay the Same 7.8%

6. Do you feel Prince Albert sustains an excellent environment for business growth?
a. Yes 82.2%
b. No 17.8%

7. Do you feel there are barriers to business growth in Prince Albert?
a. Yes 74.6%
b. No 25.4%

8. What are your largest business concerns for 2011?
a. Staffing 58.2%
b. Taxes 50.7%
c. Tourism 10.4%
d. Parking 14.9%
e. Snow Removal 16.4%
f. Directional Signage 6.0%
g. Business Licensing (not being issued on your 3.0%
Fiscal year)

9. Were you satisfied with your Chamber of Commerce membership in 2010?
a. Yes 95.9%
b. No 4.1%

10. Are there area’s you would like to see the Chamber of Commerce lend more focus to?
a. Advocacy (Lobbying for businesses to
Govn’t/ Organizations)? 45.3%
b. Events (Creating areas for members to
Promote and network) 22.7%
c. Luncheons (Bringing in speakers to inform
Members)? 17.3%
d. Chamber Package (Discounts, Promotions,
And Group Plans)? 20.0%
e. Partnerships (Working with other organizations
To further inhance Prince Albert)? 46.7%
f. Shellbrook (Expanding our chamber out to further
Communities)? 13.3%

Our goal with this survey was to gauge Prince Albert’s attitude moving forward. According to our businesses, PA does stand for Positive Attitude.

Sincerely,

Bergen Price BA
Chief Executive Officer
Prince Albert & District Chamber of Commerce
pachamber@sasktel.net
306 764 6222