2017 Membership Survey Results

2017 Membership Survey Results Survey Participants Survey Participants by Size of Business Survey Participants by Industry 14% (16) 113 participants from a diverse range of businesses responded to the membership survey. 2017 Membership Survey Results

Local Business Climate Business Activity During the Past 12 Months Business Activity Over the Next 12 Months Majority of respondents reported favourable business activity in the past 12 months Majority of respondents expected business to increase over the next 12 months 2017 Membership Survey Results

Major Changes in the Last Year Business Growth Major Changes in the Last Year 42% of the respondents experienced business growth in the last year. 2017 Membership Survey Results

Factors Affecting Business Success Top three Factors Affecting Business Success Increasing Expenses Finding Skilled Workers Traffic /Congestion 2017 Membership Survey Results

Membership Benefits Top three Most Valued Membership Benefits Benefits Members were Least Aware of Audio Conferencing and Webinar Services Hotel and Car Rental Discounts Park’N Fly Airport Parking Savings Networking / Events Group Health Benefits Free Business in Vancouver Subscription 2017 Membership Survey Results

Top 5 Seminar/ Workshop Topics Online Marketing/ Social Media How to Get More Customers IT/ SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Human Resources/ Staffing Issues Building a Website Marketing and Human Resources are the top areas that respondents want assistance with and information on. 2017 Membership Survey Results

Preferred Communication Tools Top Three Preferred Communication Tools Event Updates Website E-newsletter 2017 Membership Survey Results