To ensure your business contact information is up to date please complete the following information.Business Information Business Name * Business Address * Business Email * Business Phone * Website Business Licence Information Business Licence Number * Business located in Olds * Yes No Home Based Business * Yes No I would like my home-based business address to remain confidential * Yes No Business Owner Information Owner Name * Same email address as business Same email address as business Email Address If different from business Cell Phone Is the Mailing Address different from the business address? * Yes No Mailing Address * Town / City * Province * AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Postal Code * Consent for disclosure of business information * YES, I do consent to allow the Town of Olds and/or Invest Olds to promote my business. NO, I do not consent to allow the Town of Olds and/or Invest Olds to promote my business. North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Do you know your NAICS code? * Yes No Please enter your NAICS code * Please select the NAICS Sector category that best describes the main aspect of your business products and/or services (only select one) * - Select -11 - Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (crop production, animal production, tree farms, related support activities such as farriers, etc.)21 - Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (oil & gas extraction, mining, oilfield service companies, etc.)22 - Utilities (operation of electric, gas & water utilities)23 - Construction (contractors, builders, site preparation, interior/exterior trades, etc.)31-33 - Manufacturing (bakeries, breweries, printing services, fabrication, food, monuments, etc.)41 - Wholesale trade (farm machinery sales, livestock auction, seed processing, importers, etc.)44-45 - Retail Trade (groceries, furniture, clothing, pet supplies, liquor, pharmacies, hardware, etc.)48-49 - Transportation and Warehousing (trucking, taxi, towing, air transport, sightseeing, couriers, warehousing, etc.)51 - Information and Culture Industries (publishers, telecommunications, broadcasting, cinemas, etc.)52 - Finance and Insurance (banks, credit unions, mortgage brokers, insurance companies, financial advisors, etc.)53 - Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (real estate agencies, self-storage, property management, appraisers, rental and leasing centers, etc.)54 - Professional, Scientific and Technical Services (lawyers, accountants, veterinary services, landscapers, engineering services, surveying, graphic design, consultants, photographers, marketing, etc.)55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises (holding companies, head offices)56 - Administrative and Support, Waste Management and Remediation Services (administration services, locksmiths, travel agencies, cleaning services, landscapers, recycling centers, security systems, portable toilet rentals, etc.)61 - Educational Services (schools, colleges, athletic/music/dance instruction, personal trainers, educational support services, etc.)62 - Health Care and Social Assistance (medical/dental clinics, physiotherapy, chiropractic, massage, counselling, sleep clinics, diagnostic imaging, daycares/day homes, individual & family services, care facilities, etc.)71 - Arts, Entertainment and Recreation (taxidermists, fitness/recreation centers, outdoor guides, sports teams and clubs, bowling alley, amusement centers, etc.)72 - Accommodation and Food Services (hotels/motels/B&B, restaurants, drinking establishments, caterers, mobile food vendors, etc.)81 - Other Services (except Public Administration) (automotive repair, car wash, tire shops, handyman services, beauty salon, barber shop, esthetics, tattoo parlors, funeral services, drycleaners, pet groomers, service clubs, etc.)QuestionnaireAs a business owner, we are seeking your input on the following 10 questions. The purpose of the questionnaire is to assist us in understanding our local business community and opportunities to serve your needs. The information provided will be held confidential and combined with the responses of others to determine overall results. 1. What is your overall opinion of our community as a place to conduct business? * Poor Below Average Average Above Average Excellent 2. How many workers do you employ in your organization in this region? * 1-4 5-10 11-20 21-50 51-100 100+ 3. Are you currently experiencing any challenges RECRUITING/HIRING workers in these general categories? (check all that apply) * Not experiencing challenges recruiting/hiring Managers/Supervisory Staff Professional (requiring university degree) Technical (requiring college diploma) Apprenticeship Trades Clerical/Administrative Staff Service or Production Labour (high school or less) Other (Please specify) Other * 4. If you are experiencing challenges recruiting/hiring workers, what are the top 3 reasons these positions are difficult to fill? (please check up to three boxes) * Not experiencing challenges recruiting/hiring Lack of applicants Lack of qualifications (education) Lack of technical skills (abilities and knowledge needed to perform specific tasks) Lack of work experience Lack of motivation / poor attitudes Candidate unwilling to relocate to the area Candidates cannot pass screening (drug, criminal record check, etc) Language barriers Competition for employees Interested applicants do not have adequate mode of transportation Interested applicants cannot access adequate childcare Interested applicants do not have adequate housing to relocate Other (please specify) Other * 5. As an employer, I would like to know more about: (check all that apply) * Foreign Worker Recruitment Employment Standards Apprenticeship Employee Retention Strategies Employee Recruitment Strategies Human Resource Planning Untapped Labour Pools Employee Training Incentives Other (please specify) Other * 6. Were you aware that the Olds College of Agriculture and Technology hosts an annual career fair for local businesses to source students for jobs and future careers? * Yes, but I have not attended Yes, I have attended to source future talent No, I was not aware of this event 7. Are there other products and/or services you would like to purchase locally but cannot? * Yes (please briefly describe in 25 words or less) No Description of products or services * 8. Are you currently considering? (check all that apply) * Expanding at this location Expanding - adding another location Merging with or acquiring another business Downsizing Selling Moving Closing Other changes to business plan None of the above 9. If you indicated that you are considering downsizing, selling, moving or closing, what are the reasons? (check all that apply) * Not Applicable Changing market conditions Overcrowded building No land for expansion Transportation problems Crime/vandalism Low work productivity Environmental concerns Rigid code enforcement (including ordinances and building codes) High municipal taxes High provincial taxes Lease expiration Poor telecommunications Insufficient labour supply Retiring Another business opportunity Business incentives from other jurisdiction(s) Unable to find buyer Lack of capital or cost of capital growth Other (specify) Other * 10. One of the ways Invest Olds supports local business is by sharing information on the following key topics: (select the top 3 that are most important to you) * Accessing grants, incentives and other financing sources Accessing training programs and business learning opportunities. Accessing business and entrepreneur services and their providers Upcoming business events Promotion of new business starts and successful local businesses Other information I would be interested in (please specify) Other * I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate, and I agree to abide by all and any Bylaws, Rules and Regulations that now or hereafter may be in force with respect to the same trade, business or calling hereby licensed. * I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate, and I agree to abide by all and any Bylaws, Rules and Regulations that now or hereafter may be in force with respect to the same trade, business or calling hereby licensed. Name * Signature The personal information on this form is collected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used in order to process this form. Please forward questions or concerns to the FOIPP Coordinator at 4512 46 Street, Olds, AB T4H 1R5. Phone 403.556.6981 or email FOIP@olds.ca.Payment MethodsOnline: Visit www.olds.ca/virtual-city-hall.Online Banking: Set "Town of Olds AR" as the payee and use the account number provided on your invoice.In Person: Visit the Town of Olds Administration Building.By Mail: Cheques payable to Town of Olds. Leave this field blank