CHAMBER WALK QUESTIONNAIRE 2021

As the Summerland Chamber begins to form our new membership model it is imperative that we first reach out to you, our members, to ask the important questions around what you need from us.

Chamber Board & Staff will be out in the community Oct 21, 22 and 23rd to talk in person with business leaders. If you not able to meet in person we ask that you complete this survey to ensure your voice is heard!

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* 1. What is your business name

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* 2. How does your business utilize the CURRENT Chamber services?

I am participating in the Chamber Insurance plan for my business

I am working with the Business Recovery Advisor to help my business access funding/programs

I share my business concerns with the Chamber to help advocate on my behalf

I have my business listed on the Chamber website

I am sponsoring chamber events/programs to help promote my business

I have received referrals from the Chamber for my business

I use the Chamber and their events to connect with other businesses

I participate on the board or committees to engage with the Chamber

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 3. How does your business utilize or benefit from the CURRENT services of Tourism Summerland and the Visitor Center?

My business is promoted through Tourism summerland marketing efforts

My business is listed in the visitor guide

I have my business brochures/products displayed at the Visitor Center

I have my business listed/promoted on the Visitsummerland website

Visitors have been directed to my business through the visitor center

I participate in Tourism committees and events to stay connected

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 4. To the best of your knowledge, please tell us the key products or services that the Summerland Chamber delivers for its members/clients.

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* 5. From your perspective, what have been the Summerland Chamber’s biggest successes over the last few years?

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* 6. What have been your biggest disappointments that the Summerland Chamber has not been able to accomplish over the last few years?

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* 7. What would you like to see the Chamber do more of? Less of?

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* 8. What about your business keeps you up at night?

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* 9. What can the Chamber do to help?

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* 10. In early 2021, it was decided by the District of Summerland to end the long-standing contract with the Summerland Chamber to provide a membership to every business license holder in the District. This means businesses in Summerland would no longer receive this benefit with their Business License and would now be required to pay for their membership through the Chamber.

Are you in favour of this new model?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 11. If not, would you like to see a mandatory portion of your Business License Fee forwarded to the Chamber to cover your membership? Would you still want this to happen even if the Business License Fee increased slightly?

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* 12. Would you be interested in joining the Chamber of Commerce if it is no longer provided through the Business License Fee?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 13. What would you like to see included in your membership fees?

Special event pricing

Sponsorship opportunities

Discounts on business products & services

Marketing opportunities

Educational programs

Other (please specify)

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* 14. What be the maximum yearly membership fee you would be comfortable with?

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* 15. Are you interested in joining the Chamber board or committees?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Would you be interested in joining the Tourism advisory committee?

Yes

Other (please specify)