A qualified vendor is sought to provide comprehensive regional business retention and expansion survey and reporting services in Alberta. The aim is to support rural entrepreneurs, small businesses, and local communities through professional business services, financing, and regional economic development activities.

Services will include the use of municipal and/or regional business directories, as well as the cleaning and preparation of business contact lists, as needed. The selected vendor will develop and implement an outreach strategy designed to encourage participation from a diverse range of businesses, regardless of size or sector.

Key responsibilities encompass survey design and execution, effective business outreach, data collection, and thorough analysis and interpretation of survey results. The deliverables will include municipal-level and regional reports, along with usable datasets to aid in follow-up actions and ongoing economic development initiatives. The outcomes are expected to ensure that business support efforts are strategic, responsive, and aligned with the region’s long-term competitiveness and readiness for investment.