Back in October 2024, we hit the streets with our Business Walk—connecting with over 100 local businesses to better understand your challenges, successes, and priorities. It’s taken some time to get our advocacy group organized and aligned on key areas of focus, but please know we’ve been actively working behind the scenes to represent and support the needs of our business community.
We’re now pleased to share a summary PowerPoint of the findings with you. While this may feel a little delayed, your input has not sat idle. The feedback we gathered has already started to guide our advocacy work and will continue to shape our conversations with local leaders, stakeholders, and partners.
A quick overview from the report:
The 2024 Sparwood Business Walk was a clear reminder of the strength, resilience, and innovation of our local business community. With over 100 businesses engaged, we’ve gained valuable insight into what’s working, what’s challenging, and—most importantly—how we can grow together.
To every business owner who opened their doors and shared their time: thank you. Your voice is making a difference.
We’ll be reaching out again soon with follow-up questions to keep this momentum going. Your continued feedback is critical in shaping our future efforts.