Resiliency Index Survey

Western Region Business Resiliency Survey
Approximate time: 5–7 minutes

Thank you for being a vital part of Western Nova Scotia's business community. The Western Regional Economic Network (REN), is building the first-ever Business Resiliency Index for our region.

Your 5-minute input will:

Measure how prepared local businesses are for disruptions (storms, supply chains, workforce challenges)
Identify our region's strengths and gaps
Shape targeted support, funding, and a free Business Resiliency Toolkit tailored to Western NS

Your responses are confidential and will be combined into regional/sector insights only. No individual business data will be shared.

Let's build a stronger Western Region together.

Section A – Business profile

Fishing and Seafood
Agriculture
Tourism/Hospitality
Retail
Manufacturing
Professional Services
Other

1 (owner only)
2-4
5-9
10-19
20-49
50+

No, employment stays fairly steady year-round
Yes: Up to 2x current level (e.g., 1→2, 5→10oice 2
Yes: 2–3x current level (e.g., 5→15, 10→30)
Yes: More than 3x current level (e.g., 5→20+)
Yes, but we use contractors/temps (not employees)

Less than 2 years
2–5 years
6–10 years
More than 10 years