DECEMBER 2021 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector Table of Contents Survey Questions and Results ........................................................................................................................................... 3 Section 1: About Respondents (Questions 1 – 8) .............................................................................................................4 Section 2: COVID‐19 Impacts on the Individual (Questions 9 – 20, 33 ‐ 36) .................................................................... 9 Section 3: COVID‐19 Impacts on Businesses and Organizations (Questions 21 – 32)....................................................21 Section 4: General Organizational Question (Questions 37 – 72) ..................................................................................36 Section 5: Working in Nelson and Area (Questions 73 – 77) ..........................................................................................62 SURVEY QUESTIONS AND RESULTS There were 117 possible respondents to the survey. Once applicants were removed for ineligibility (e.g., ineligible due to age or location), for not providing consent, or for providing no data beyond questions one and two, there were 84 remaining survey participants. Throughout the appendix where the number of skipped respondents is noted, this draws from the total number (117). Graphs and tables representing survey findings are organized by colour to differentiate between topics and the varying response rates:  Blue represents questions about the respondents;  Orange represents questions about the COVID‐19 impacts on individuals;  Yellow represents questions about the COVID‐19 impacts on businesses / organizations;  Green represents questions about the outlook of the arts, culture, and heritage sector; and  Purple represents questions about working in Nelson and area. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 3 SECTION 1: ABOUT RESPONDENTS (QUESTIONS 1 – 8) Total number of respondents per question: Range Average 82‐84 83 1. Please select the area where you live: Number of Responses 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 City of Nelson Answer Choices City of Nelson RDCK Area E RDCK Area F Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped RDCK Area E Responses 58 10 9 7 84 84 33 RDCK Area F Other* *Other Responses RDCK Area A RDCK Area D RDCK Area H RDCK Area I Trail Percentage of Respondents 69.05% 11.90% 10.71% 8.33% Responses 1 1 3 1 1 2. Please confirm that you work in and/or own or manage a business or organization that operates in the arts, culture, and heritage sector within the Nelson Area. Question intended to confirm eligibility. Results not published. Ineligible people removed from data set. 3. Are you answering this survey as a (select all that apply) Other* Manager / Administrator (including non‐profit… Business Owner (includes owner/operators) Working Artist / Creator Contractor Volunteer Employee 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Number of Responses Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 4 Answer Choices Employee Volunteer Contractor Working Artist / Creator Business Owner (includes owner/operators) Manager / Administrator (including non‐profit societies and charities) Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped *Other Responses Curator Self employed craftsperson Board member Artisan with mobile vending caravan for my craft Audience member 4. Responses 9 5 14 54 29 14 5 i 130 84 33 Percentage of Respondents 10.71% 5.95% 16.67% 64.29% 34.52% 16.67% 5.95% 0F Responses 1 1 1 1 1 Based on question 3, which sub‐sector do you primarily work in? (select one) Number of Responses 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Film/media Answer Choices Film/media Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped i Responses 8 6 11 31 28 84 84 33 Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Percentage of Respondents 9.52% 7.14% 13.10% 36.90% 33.33% Because respondents could select all that applied, the total responses are larger than the total respondents. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 5 5. Which disciplines or cultural areas apply to you (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 Indigenous Arts Music Circus Arts Dance Theatre Community Arts Festivals Literary and spoken word Heritage Visual Arts Museums Galleries Sculpture Craft (all mediums/wood/jewelry/textiles/ceramics) Creative Industries (design, publishing, digital media,… Media Arts Other* Answer Choices Indigenous Arts Music Circus Arts Dance Theatre Community Arts Festivals Literary and spoken word Heritage Visual Arts Museums Galleries Sculpture Craft (all mediums/wood/ jewelry/textiles/ceramics) Creative Industries (design, publishing, digital media, fashion, etc.) Media Arts Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 10 27 5 17 17 21 19 19 6 33 8 15 11 Percentage of Respondents 11.90% 32.14% 5.95% 20.24% 20.24% 25.00% 22.62% 22.62% 7.14% 39.29% 9.52% 17.86% 13.10% 18 21.43% 17 18 6 20.24% 21.43% 7.14% *Other Responses Burlesque Culture Yoga Interculturalization Film Exhibition Architectural Heritage Responses 1 1 1 1 1 1 267 84 33 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 6 6. How many years have you worked in the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (Please answer in whole numbers) Mode Range Average Answer (# of years) Responses (#) 20 2‐50 19‐28 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 15 16 17 18 20 23 25 26 27 28 30 32 33 35 36 39 40 42 45 47 50 Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 83 83 34 Please select your age category (select one) 25 Number of Responses 7. 1 3 5 2 3 2 4 4 1 7 3 5 1 9 3 3 1 2 1 8 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 20 15 10 5 0 18–29 30‐39 40‐49 50‐59 60‐69 70‐79 80+ Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 7 Answer Choices 18–29 30‐39 40‐49 50‐59 60‐69 70‐79 80+ Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Percentage of Respondents 7.32% 23.17% 21.95% 24.39% 18.29% 4.88% 0.00% What is your gender identity? (select one) Number of Responses 8. Responses 6 19 18 20 15 4 0 82 82 35 70 60 50 40 30 20 10 0 Female Answer Choices Female Male Prefer not to answer Other Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Male Responses 60 21 1 0 82 82 35 Prefer not to answer Other Percentage of Respondents 73.17% 25.61% 1.22% 0.00% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 8 Section 2: COVID‐19 Impacts on the Individual (Questions 9 – 20, 33 ‐ 36) Number of respondents per question: Range Average 30‐56 49 Number of Respondents Breakdown of section by subsector ‐ Performing arts and visual arts make over 2/3 of respondents: 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Film/media Answer Choices Film/Media Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Total Respondents 9. Heritage Responses 5 4 8 24 15 56 Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Percentage of Respondents 8.93% 7.14% 14.29% 42.86% 26.79% By continuing in this section you confirm that you are responding as an individual Question intended to confirm eligibility. Results not published. 10. Before COVID‐19, what was your PROJECTED 2020 personal annual income, before taxes and deductions from all sources? (select one) See below. 11. What percentage of that PROJECTED 2020 personal annual income, before taxes and deductions from all sources, was expected to come from the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (select one) See below. 12. What was your ACTUAL 2020 personal annual income before taxes and deductions from all sources (not including any government supports, such as CERB, EI, etc.)? (select one) See below. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 9 Number of Responses 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Projected Income Actual Income Question 10 Answer Choices Less than $5,000 $5,000 to less than $10,000 $10,000 to less than $20,000 $20,000 to less than $30,000 $30,000 to less than $40,000 $40,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $60,000 $60,000 to less than $70,000 $70,000 to less than $80,000 $80,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $125,000 $125,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 to less than $500,000 $500,000 to less than $1 million Over $1 million Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 2 3 5 8 10 6 5 2 3 3 1 1 0 0 0 49 49 68 Percentage of Respondents 4.08% 6.12% 10.20% 16.33% 20.41% 12.24% 10.20% 4.08% 6.12% 6.12% 2.04% 2.04% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Question 12 Responses 5 6 6 9 10 5 2 3 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 51 51 66 Percentage of Respondents 9.80% 11.76% 11.76% 17.65% 19.61% 9.80% 3.92% 5.88% 0.00% 7.84% 1.96% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 10 13. What percentage of your ACTUAL 2020 personal annual income was from the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (select one) See below. 16 Number of Responses 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 Projected Income Question 11 Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 ‐ 40% 41 ‐ 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 2 10 5 2 3 4 2 3 3 3 14 51 51 66 Percentage of Respondents 3.92% 19.61% 9.80% 3.92% 5.88% 7.84% 3.92% 5.88% 5.88% 5.88% 27.45% Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 91 – 100% 81 – 90% 71 – 80% 51 – 60% 41 ‐ 50% 31‐40% 31 ‐ 40% 21 – 30% 11 – 20% 1 – 10% 0% 0 Actual Income Question 13 Percentage of Responses Respondents 6 11.54% 15 28.85% 8 15.38% 1 1.92% 2 3.85% 1 1.92% 2 3.85% 2 3.85% 2 3.85% 1 1.92% 12 23.08% 52 52 65 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 11 14. Since March 2020, did you access or are you accessing any of the following? (select all that apply): 0 5 Number of Responses 10 15 20 25 30 B.C. Arts Council Resilience Supplement B.C. Arts Council Microgrant Pilot Program B.C. Rental Supplement (up to $500 per month for… B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers Canada Emergency Response Benefit – CERB Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance… Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – CEWS Canada Recovery Benefit – CRB Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit – CRSB Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit – CRCB Canada Emergency Business Account – CEBA ‐… Community Cares: Emergency Response Fund for… Federal Employment Insurance Showcase B.C. (via Creative B.C.) SoundON Other None of the above Answer Choices B.C. Arts Council Resilience Supplement B.C. Arts Council Microgrant Pilot Program B.C. Rental Supplement (up to $500 per month for eligible households) B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers Canada Emergency Response Benefit – CERB Responses 0 0 4 3 26 Percentage of Respondents 0.00% 0.00% 7.55% 5.66% 49.06% Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations 0 0.00% Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy – CEWS 2 3.77% Canada Recovery Benefit – CRB 9 16.98% Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit – CRSB 0 0.00% Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit – CRCB 0 0.00% Canada Emergency Business Account – CEBA ‐ Extension of the Work‐ Share Program 0 0.00% Community Cares: Emergency Response Fund for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals Working in the Arts 0 0.00% Federal Employment Insurance 1 1.89% Showcase B.C. (via Creative B.C.) 1 1.89% SoundON 0 0.00% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 12 Other* None of the above 2 21 Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped *Other Responses FACTOR BC Recovery Benefit 3.77% 39.62% 69 53 64 Responses 1 1 15. Since March 2020, which of the following obstacles have you faced? (select all that apply) 0 5 10 Number of Responses 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 Additional caregiving burden (e.g.: kids at home,… Difficulty accessing or understanding government… General uncertainty and inability to plan for the… Loss of audience and/or audience access Lack of, or inadequate access to, broadband internet Lack of skills, or experience, to obtain work… Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt Personal or family health and safety concerns Shortage of available work opportunities Shortage, or inability to access, adequate work… Shortage of personal energy and motivation Uncertainty of government response Other None of the above Answer Choices Additional caregiving burden (e.g.: kids at home, loss of community programs) Difficulty accessing or understanding government support programs General uncertainty and inability to plan for the future Loss of audience and/or audience access Lack of, or inadequate access to, broadband internet Lack of skills, or experience, to obtain work opportunities Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt Personal or family health and safety concerns Shortage of available work opportunities Shortage, or inability to access, adequate work space or equipment Shortage of personal energy and motivation Uncertainty of government response Responses 12 10 43 28 2 5 14 22 20 8 30 15 Percentage of Respondents 22.64% 18.87% 81.13% 52.83% 3.77% 9.43% 26.42% 41.51% 37.74% 15.09% 56.60% 28.30% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 13 Other* None of the above Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped *Other Responses Multiple family members died. Death is expensive. Family stress and mental health 2 3 214 53 64 3.77% 5.66% Responses 1 1 Number of Responses 16. When you think about the amount of work (paid or volunteer) you are doing in the arts, culture, and heritage sector NOW, how does it compare to the amount of work you were doing BEFORE the COVID‐19 pandemic? (select one) 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 MORE than before SAME as before Answer Choices MORE than before SAME as before LESS than before I’m not currently working in the sector Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 10 16 26 2 54 54 63 LESS than before I’m not currently working in the sector Percentage of Respondents 18.52% 29.63% 48.15% 3.70% Number of Responses 16a. Please indicate how much less work you are doing in the arts, culture, and heritage sector post‐pandemic in comparison to before (select one) 10 8 6 4 2 0 Less than 24% of previous work hours 25‐49% of previous work hours 50‐74% of previous work hours About 75% of previous work hours Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 14 Answer Choices Less than 24% of previous work hours 25‐49% of previous work hours 50‐74% of previous work hours About 75% of previous work hours Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Answer Choices Less than 24% of previous work hours 25‐49% of previous work hours 50‐74% of previous work hours About 75% of previous work hours Percentage of Respondents 34.62% 23.08% 26.92% 15.38% Responses 9 6 7 4 26 26 91 Responses Percentage of Respondents 9 34.62% 6 23.08% 7 26.92% 4 15.38% Total Responses 26 Total Respondents 26 Skipped 91 17. How likely is it that you will be working or volunteering in the arts, culture, and heritage sector in 3 months / 6 months / 12 months / 18 months? Very Likely Somewhat likely Somwhat unlikely Unsure 50 Number of Responses 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 3 months 6 months 12 months 18 months Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 15 3 months Very Likely Somewhat likely Somewhat unlikely Unsure Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 6 months 12 months 18 months Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage Number Percentage 43 8 2 0 53 53 64 81.13% 15.09% 3.77% 0.00% 40 9 2 2 53 53 64 75.47% 16.98% 3.77% 3.77% 41 8 1 2 52 52 65 78.85% 15.38% 1.92% 3.85% 41 9 1 2 53 53 64 77.36% 16.98% 1.89% 3.77% 18. How do each of these statements reflect your thoughts about pivoting to digital programming and practices? (digital programming can refer to live‐stream presentations, online exhibits, zoom workshops, etc.) (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 I am interested in, or I am already exploring digital opportunities I believe it will advance my artistic practice It's a necessary aspect of my practice or operations I have the knowledge required to go digital I have the capacity to go digital I have access to the necessary equipment and technology Affordable, reliable high‐speed internet is available in my region Going digital is NOT right for me because . . . Answer Choices I am interested in, or I am already exploring digital opportunities I believe it will advance my artistic practice It's a necessary aspect of my practice or operations I have the knowledge required to go digital I have the capacity to go digital I have access to the necessary equipment and technology Affordable, reliable high‐speed internet is available in my region Going digital is NOT right for me because . . . Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 30 14 31 25 30 28 27 18 203 52 65 Percentage of Respondents 57.69% 26.92% 59.62% 48.08% 57.69% 53.85% 51.92% 34.62% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 16 Breakdown by sub‐sector: Film/Media Heritage Literary Arts Performing Arts Visual Arts 14 12 Number of Responses 10 8 6 4 2 0 I am interested in, I believe it will or I am already advance my artistic exploring digital practice opportunities It's a necessary aspect of my practice or operations I have the I have the capacity I have access to the Affordable, reliable Going digital is NOT knowledge required to go digital necessary high‐speed internet right for me to go digital equipment and is available in my because . . . technology region Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 17 Answer Choices I am interested in, or I am already exploring digital opportunities I believe it will advance my artistic practice It's a necessary aspect of my practice or operations I have the knowledge required to go digital I have the capacity to go digital I have access to the necessary equipment and technology Affordable, reliable high‐ speed internet is available in my region Going digital is NOT right for me because . . . Film/Media Percentage of Responses Respondents Heritage Percentage of Responses Respondents Literary Arts Percentage of Responses Respondents Performing Arts Percentage of Responses Respondents Visual Arts Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 40.00% 4 100.00% 3 37.50% 13 59.09% 8 61.54% 1 20.00% 2 50.00% 1 12.50% 4 18.18% 6 46.15% 4 80.00% 3 75.00% 5 62.50% 10 45.45% 9 69.23% 4 80.00% 1 25.00% 4 50.00% 10 45.45% 6 46.15% 3 60.00% 3 75.00% 6 75.00% 10 45.45% 8 61.54% 4 80.00% 2 50.00% 7 87.50% 6 27.27% 9 69.23% 2 40.00% 1 25.00% 7 87.50% 9 40.91% 8 61.54% 2 40.00% 0 0.00% 1 12.50% 12 54.55% 3 23.08% Total Responses 22 16 34 74 57 Total Respondents 5 4 8 22 13 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 18 19. As a result of COVID‐19, have you changed careers/employment to something outside of the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (select one) Number of Responses 50 40 30 20 10 0 Yes Answer Choices Yes No Not Applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped No Responses 3 41 7 51 51 66 Not Applicable Percentage of Respondents 5.88% 80.39% 13.73% Number of Responses 20. As a result of COVID‐19, are you considering a career change to something outside of the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (select one) 40 30 20 10 0 Yes Answer Choices Yes No Not applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped No Responses 8 38 6 52 52 65 Not applicable Percentage of Respondents 15.38% 73.08% 11.54% 33. Describe any gaps that are not being addressed by the existing pandemic response programs (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Table 2. Total respondents: 29, skipped:88 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 19 34. Provide any ideas or solutions that you feel government or other support agencies should consider (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Section 3.2, page 12. Total respondents: 30, skipped: 87 35. What are some opportunities in the arts, culture, and heritage sectors in a post‐COVID world? (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Section 3.2, page 12. Total respondents: 33, skipped: 84 Number of Responses 36. As of today, how optimistic are you that the arts, culture, and heritage sector across B.C. will recover from COVID‐19? (select one) 25 20 15 10 5 0 Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Somewhat pessimistic Answer Choices Very optimistic Somewhat optimistic Somewhat pessimistic Very pessimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Total responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 17 21 7 1 10 56 56 61 Very pessimistic Neither optimistic nor pessimistic Percentage of Respondents 30.36% 37.50% 12.50% 1.79% 17.86% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 20 SECTION 3: COVID‐19 IMPACTS ON BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS (QUESTIONS 21 – 32) Number of respondents per question: Range Average 27‐28 28 Number of Respondents Breakdown of section by sub‐sector: 10 8 6 4 2 0 Film/media Answer Choices Film/Media Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Total Respondents Responses 4 3 6 9 7 29 Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Percentage of Respondents 13.79% 10.34% 20.69% 31.03% 24.14% 21. Please confirm that you are responding to this section on behalf of an owner operator, business owner, organization manager responding on behalf of your organization (select one) Question intended to confirm eligibility. Results not published. 22. Before COVID‐19, what was the business/organizations/cooperatives PROJECTED 2020 annual revenue, before taxes and deductions from all sources? (select one) See below. 23. What percentage of that PROJECTED 2020 annual revenue, before taxes and deductions from all sources, was expected to come from the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (select one) See below. 24. What was the business/organization/cooperative’s ACTUAL 2020 revenue (not including any government supports)? (select one) See below. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 21 Projected Revenue Actual Revenue Number of Responses 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Answer Choices Less than $5,000 $5,000 to less than $10,000 $10,000 to less than $20,000 $20,000 to less than $30,000 $30,000 to less than $40,000 $40,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $60,000 $60,000 to less than $70,000 $70,000 to less than $80,000 $80,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $125,000 $125,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 to less than $500,000 $500,000 to less than $1 million Over $1 million Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Question 22 Percentage of Responses Respondents 3 10.71% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 4 14.29% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 2 7.14% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 5 17.86% 4 14.29% 1 3.57% 28 Total Responses 28 Total Respondents 89 Skipped Question 24 Percentage of Responses Respondents 5 17.86% 3 10.71% 2 7.14% 3 10.71% 2 7.14% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 3 10.71% 4 14.29% 2 7.14% 1 3.57% 28 28 89 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 22 Projected Income Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Question 23 Percentage of Responses Respondents 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 3 10.71% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 18 64.29% Total Responses 28 Total Respondents 28 Skipped 89 91 – 100% 81 – 90% 71 – 80% 61 – 70% 51 – 60% 41 – 50% 31 – 40% 21 – 30% 11 – 20% 1 – 10% 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0% Number of Responses 25. What percentage of the business/organization/cooperative’s ACTUAL 2020 revenue was from the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (select one) Actual Income Question 25 Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 4 14.29% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 3 10.71% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 16 57.14% Total Responses 28 Total Respondents 28 Skipped 89 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 23 26. Since March 2020 which of the following government or other emergency relief supports has your organization or business accessed? (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 B.C. Arts Council Microgrant Pilot Program B.C. Arts Council Resilience Supplement B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers B.C. Launch Online Grant Program B.C. Rental Supplement (up to $500 per month for eligible households) B.C. Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) ‐ Extension of the Work‐Share Program Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Canada Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) CBT Career Internship Program CBT Small Business Working Capital Loans Community Cares: Emergency Response Fund for First Nations, Inuit and Métis… Federal Employment Insurance Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Indigenous Business Initiative Showcase B.C. (via Creative B.C.) Regional Relief & Recovery Fund (RRRF) – through Community Futures SoundON WorkBC Employer Training Grant (ETG) WorkBC Wage Subsidy Other None of the above Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 24 Answer Choices B.C. Arts Council Microgrant Pilot Program B.C. Arts Council Resilience Supplement B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers B.C. Launch Online Grant Program B.C. Rental Supplement (up to $500 per month for eligible households) B.C. Small and Medium Sized Business Recovery Grant Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) ‐ Extension of the Work‐Share Program Canada Emergency Rent Subsidy (CERS) Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) Canada Emergency Support Fund for Cultural, Heritage and Sport Organizations Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy (CEWS) Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) Canada Recovery Hiring Program (CRHP) Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB) CBT Career Internship Program CBT Small Business Working Capital Loans Community Cares: Emergency Response Fund for First Nations, Inuit and Métis Individuals Working in the Arts Federal Employment Insurance Highly Affected Sectors Credit Availability Program (HASCAP) Indigenous Business Initiative Showcase B.C. (via Creative B.C.) Regional Relief & Recovery Fund (RRRF) – through Community Futures SoundON WorkBC Employer Training Grant (ETG) WorkBC Wage Subsidy Other* None of the above Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 1 6 0 2 1 2 Percentage of Respondents 3.57% 21.43% 0.00% 7.14% 3.57% 7.14% 3 3 3 10.71% 10.71% 10.71% 3 7 3 0 1 0 1 0 10.71% 25.00% 10.71% 0.00% 3.57% 0.00% 3.57% 0.00% 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 13 52 28 89 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.71% 46.43% *Other Responses Vancouver Foundation had a emergency supplement fund that was COVID‐related, as well as Canada Council for the Arts, United Way, Columbia Basin Trust (for capital and for emergency funding), as well as the Osprey Foundation's Better Together—we received two grants through that. Vancouver Foundation & CBT Social Response Grant Canada Council for the Arts ‐ Emergency Fund (automatic grant) Responses 1 1 1 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 25 27. Since March 2020, which of the following OBSTACLES has your organization faced? (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 Change in location due to COVID‐19 Inability to welcome patrons and/or host events Increasing competition for patrons Financial constraints Fluctuations in demand for services/programming/activities offered Government regulations related to public health orders Lack of resources or capacity to adapt to the current reality Lack of, or inadequate access, to broadband internet Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt Obtaining grant funding and/or financing (loans) Recruiting and retaining skilled workers Shortage of available workers Shortage of, or inability to access, space or equipment Temporary closure due to public health restrictions Uncertainty of government response impacting ability to plan effectively Other None of the above Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 26 Answer Choices Change in location due to COVID‐19 Inability to welcome patrons and/or host events Increasing competition for patrons Financial constraints Fluctuations in demand for services/programming/activities offered Government regulations related to public health orders Lack of resources or capacity to adapt to the current reality Lack of, or inadequate access, to broadband internet Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt Obtaining grant funding and/or financing (loans) Recruiting and retaining skilled workers Shortage of available workers Shortage of, or inability to access, space or equipment Temporary closure due to public health restrictions Uncertainty of government response impacting ability to plan effectively Other None of the above Total Responses Respondents Skipped Responses 4 23 2 12 12 17 11 0 7 11 5 6 4 18 13 4 2 151 28 89 Percentage of Respondents 14.29% 82.14% 7.14% 42.86% 42.86% 60.71% 39.29% 0.00% 25.00% 39.29% 17.86% 21.43% 14.29% 64.29% 46.43% 14.29% 7.14% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 27 Film/Media Heritage Literary Arts Performing Arts Visual Arts 10 9 Number of Responses 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 28 Film/Media Percentage of Responses Respondents Answer Choices Heritage Percentage of Responses Respondents Literary Arts Percentage of Responses Respondents Performing Arts Percentage of Responses Respondents Visual Arts Percentage of Responses Respondents Change in location due to COVID‐19 Inability to welcome patrons and/or host events 2 66.67% 0 0.00% 1 16.67% 1 11.11% 0 0.00% 2 66.67% 2 66.67% 5 83.33% 9 100.00% 5 71.43% Increasing competition for patrons 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 11.11% 1 14.29% Financial constraints Fluctuations in demand for services/programming/activities offered Government regulations related to public health orders Lack of resources or capacity to adapt to the current reality Lack of, or inadequate access, to broadband internet Maintaining sufficient cash flow or managing debt Obtaining grant funding and/or financing (loans) Recruiting and retaining skilled workers 2 66.67% 1 33.33% 1 16.67% 5 55.56% 3 42.86% 3 100.00% 1 33.33% 2 33.33% 3 33.33% 3 42.86% 3 100.00% 1 33.33% 2 33.33% 7 77.78% 4 57.14% 2 66.67% 0 0.00% 1 16.67% 4 44.44% 4 57.14% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2 66.67% 1 33.33% 1 16.67% 1 11.11% 2 28.57% 3 100.00% 1 33.33% 1 16.67% 3 33.33% 3 42.86% 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 16.67% 2 22.22% 0 0.00% Shortage of available workers 2 66.67% 2 66.67% 1 16.67% 1 11.11% 0 0.00% Shortage of, or inability to access, space or equipment Temporary closure due to public health restrictions Uncertainty of government response impacting ability to plan effectively 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2 22.22% 1 14.29% 2 66.67% 2 66.67% 3 50.00% 7 77.78% 4 57.14% 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 16.67% 7 77.78% 3 42.86% Other 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 1 11.11% 1 14.29% None of the above 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 16.67% 0 0.00% 1 14.29% Total Responses 27 14 21 54 35 Total Respondents 3 3 6 9 7 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 29 Number of Responses 28‐30. What percentage of your staff/contractors/volunteers were working remotely (50% or more of their hours) BEFORE the pandemic / when the pandemic started / AFTER public health guidelines permit a return to work? (select one) 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% Before Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total responses Total Respondents Skipped 28. Before Percentage of Responses Respondents 16 57.14% 4 14.29% 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 4 14.29% 28 28 89 During 91 – 100% After 29. During Percentage of Responses Respondents 11 39.29% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 10 35.71% 28 28 89 30. After Percentage of Responses Respondents 10 37.04% 4 14.81% 1 3.70% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 4 14.81% 1 3.70% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2 7.41% 5 18.52% 27 27 90 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 30 Breakdown by sub‐sector: Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total responses Total Respondents Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total responses Total Respondents 28. Before Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 66.67% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 3 3 Film/Media 29. During Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 66.67% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 3 3 30. After Percentage of Responses Respondents 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2 66.67% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 3 3 28. Before Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 66.67% 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 3 3 Heritage 29. During Percentage of Responses Respondents 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 33.33% 3 3 30. After Percentage of Responses Respondents 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 1 33.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 3 3 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 31 28. Before Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total responses Total Respondents Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total responses Total Respondents Responses 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 6 6 Percentage of Respondents 33.33% 16.67% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 50.00% 28. Before Percentage of Responses Respondents 6 66.67% 2 22.22% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 11.11% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 9 9 Literary Arts 29. During Responses 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 6 Percentage of Respondents 33.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 66.67% Performing Arts 29. During Percentage of Responses Respondents 3 33.33% 1 11.11% 1 11.11% 0 0.00% 1 11.11% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 11.11% 0 0.00% 2 22.22% 9 9 30. After Responses 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 6 6 Percentage of Respondents 16.67% 16.67% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 66.67% 30. After Percentage of Responses Respondents 4 50.00% 1 12.50% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2 25.00% 1 12.50% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 8 8 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 32 28. Before Answer Choices 0% 1 – 10% 11 – 20% 21 – 30% 31 – 40% 41 – 50% 51 – 60% 61 – 70% 71 – 80% 81 – 90% 91 – 100% Total responses Total Respondents Responses 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 7 7 Percentage of Respondents 57.14% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 14.29% Visual Arts 29. During Responses 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 7 7 Percentage of Respondents 42.86% 0.00% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 42.86% 30. After Responses 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 7 7 Percentage of Respondents 42.86% 14.29% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 28.57% 14.29% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 33 31. Select the statements that reflect your thoughts about pivoting to digital programming and practices (digital programming can refer to live‐stream presentations, online exhibits, zoom workshops, etc.) (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 My organization is interested in or already exploring opportunities I believe it will increase opportunities for my organization/business/cooperative It's a necessary aspect of the practice or operations of my organization/business My organization has the knowledge required to go digital My organization has the capacity to go digital My organization has access to the necessary equipment and technology My organization/business/coop will deliver hybrid programs/services when… Affordable, reliable high‐speed Internet is available in my region Going digital is NOT right for my organization because . . . Answer Choices My organization is interested in or already exploring opportunities I believe it will increase opportunities for my organization/business/cooperative It's a necessary aspect of the practice or operations of my organization/business My organization has the knowledge required to go digital My organization has the capacity to go digital My organization has access to the necessary equipment and technology My organization/business/coop will deliver hybrid programs/services when possible and feasible Affordable, reliable high‐speed Internet is available in my region Going digital is NOT right for my organization because . . . Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 16 7 15 11 11 12 5 11 11 99 28 89 Percentage of Respondents 57.14% 25.00% 53.57% 39.29% 39.29% 42.86% 17.86% 39.29% 39.29% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 34 Number of Responses 32. Is your organization under serious threat of PERMANENT closure / ceasing operations as a result of COVID‐19? (select one) 25 20 15 10 5 0 Yes, we have Closure is already closed or expected within in the process of the next 6‐12 closing months We are not currently considering closing Answer Choices Yes, we have already closed or in the process of closing Closure is expected within the next 6‐12 months We are not currently considering closing We are still assessing the situation Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped We are still assessing the situation Responses 0 1 21 5 27 27 90 Percentage of Respondents 0.00% 3.70% 77.78% 18.52% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 35 SECTION 4: GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL QUESTION (QUESTIONS 37 – 72) Number of respondents per question: Range Average 14‐30 24 Number of Respondents Breakdown by subsector: 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Film/Media Answer Choices Film/Media Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Total Respondents Responses 4 3 7 10 6 30 Heritage Literary arts Performing arts Visual arts Percentage of Respondents 13.33% 10.00% 23.33% 33.33% 20.00% 37. Please confirm that you are completing this section as an owner/operator, business owner, cooperative, and/or manager responding for an organization that is part of the arts, culture, heritage sector. (select one) Question intended to confirm eligibility. Results not published. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 36 38. What is the legal status of your organization/business? (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 For Profit/Business (Sole proprietorship or owner/operator, Partnership, Corporation, or Limited liability partnership (LLP)) Non‐profit Society Charity Co‐op or Collective Government Other Answer Choices Responses Percentage of Respondents 18 60.00% 9 4 0 0 0 31 29 88 30.00% 13.33% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% For Profit/Business (Sole proprietorship or owner/operator, Partnership, Corporation, or Limited liability partnership (LLP)) Non‐profit Society Charity Co‐op or Collective Government Other Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 39. Does your organization/business have an office, space, venue, or facility? (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 In Home / Home Based Lease Building / Space / Venue / Facility Rent Building / Space / Venue / Facility Own Building / Space / Venue / Facility Other* Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 37 Answer Choices In Home / Home Based Lease Building / Space / Venue / Facility Rent Building / Space / Venue / Facility Own Building / Space / Venue / Facility Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 16 7 11 4 1 39 30 87 Percentage of Respondents 53.33% 23.33% 36.67% 13.33% 3.33% *Other Responses Had to give up the lease for my studio Responses 1 Number of Responses 40. How long has your organization/business operated? (select one) 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Less than 1 year 1‐4 years 5‐9 years 10‐19 years 20 years or more Percentage of Answer Choices Responses Respondents Less than 1 year 0 0.00% 1‐4 years 5 16.67% 5‐9 years 4 13.33% 10‐19 years 8 26.67% 20 years or more 13 43.33% Total Responses 30 Total Respondents 30 Skipped 87 41. Has your organization/business changed owners or managers in the past 5 years? (select one) Number of Responses 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Yes No Not Applicable Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 38 Answer Choices Yes No Not Applicable Total responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 6 24 0 30 30 87 Percentage of Respondents 20.00% 80.00% 0.00% 42. Please select the most likely outlook for your organization/business in the next 3 years (select one) Number of Responses 0 5 10 15 20 25 *Other Responses Unsure Responses 1 Continuing Expanding Selling/transferring to a family member Selling/transferring to a non‐family member Merging Closing down Other* Answer Choices Continuing Expanding Selling/transferring to a family member Selling/transferring to a non‐family member Merging Closing down Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 20 8 0 0 0 1 1 30 30 87 Percentage of Respondents 66.67% 26.67% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 3.33% 3.33% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 39 43. Total number of employees and volunteers at this organization/business operation (including yourself) Full‐time Employees Part‐time Employees Full‐time Volunteers Part‐time Volunteers Casual Employee Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses 9 32.14% 12 42.86% 28 100.00% 17 60.71% 19 67.86% 1 8 28.57% 5 17.86% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 2 7.14% 2 7 25.00% 5 17.86% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 3 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 2 7.14% 4 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 5 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 6 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 7 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 9 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 13 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 14 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 15 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 20 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 22 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 25 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 40 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 50 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2 7.14% 0 0.00% 70 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 125 0 28 0.00% 0 28 0.00% 0 89 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% Total Respondents Range Average Answers 0 Total Responses Mode Skipped Total Full‐time Employees 0‐25 2 0 61 Part‐time Employees 0‐20 2 0 66 Full‐time Volunteers 0‐0 0 0 0 Part‐time Volunteers 0‐125 12 0 341 Casual Employees 0‐70 5 0 133 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 40 44. What percentage of your employees and/or volunteers lives Within Nelson, Area E, and Area F Elsewhere within the Kootenay region Out of the region, but within B.C. Out of B.C., but within Canada Internationally Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses 0% 4 14.29% 18 64.29% 22 78.57% 26 92.86% 27 96.43% 1% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 2% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 3% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 5% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 10% 0 0.00% 3 10.71% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 25% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 33% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 40% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 50% 1 3.57% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 60% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 67% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 75% 0 0.00% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 80% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 84% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 90% 3 10.71% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 96% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 99% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 100% 14 50.00% 2 7.14% 1 3.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Answers Total Responses 28 Total Respondents 28 Skipped 89 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 41 Within Nelson, Area E, and Area F Elsewhere within the Kootenay region Out of the region, but within B.C. Out of B.C., but within Canada Internationally Range (%) 0‐100 0‐100 0‐100 0‐5 0‐2 Average (%) 78 16 6 0 0 Mode (%) 100 0 0 0 0 Number of Responses 45. Describe the age of the majority of employees and volunteers (select one) 10 8 6 4 2 0 Younger than 25 Answer Choices Younger than 25 26 ‐ 34 35 ‐ 49 50 – 59 60 or older Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 26 ‐ 34 Responses 1 7 6 9 5 28 28 89 35 ‐ 49 50 – 59 60 or older Percentage of Respondents 3.57% 25.00% 21.43% 32.14% 17.86% 46. What is the hourly wage of the employees at your organization/business? Full‐Time Employees 19 20 20 22 24 28 28 30 30 50 55 Part‐Time Employees 17 17 17 20 22 25 25 26 30 30 30 35 45 Casual Employees 16 18 20 22 25 25 25 25 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 42 Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Full‐Time Employees Part‐Time Employees Casual Employees 11 20 97 Average ($/hr) 30 26 22 13 Range ($/hr) 19‐55 17‐45 16‐25 8 Mode ($/hr) 20 17 25 Number of Responses 47. Prior to COVID‐19 was the number of employees and volunteers decreasing, remaining stable, or increasing? (select one for each category) 20 15 10 5 0 Increasing Staying the same Full‐time Answer Choices Increasing Staying the same Decreasing Not Applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Full‐time Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 10.00% 15 75.00% 0 0.00% 3 15.00% 20 27 90 Part‐time Decreasing Not Applicable Volunteer Part‐time Percentage of Responses Respondents 5 26.32% 11 57.89% 0 0.00% 3 15.79% 19 Volunteer Percentage of Responses Respondents 3 23.08% 6 46.15% 0 0.00% 4 30.77% 13 Number of Responses 48. Since COVID‐19 has the number of employees and volunteers decreased, remained stable, or increased? (select one for each category) 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Increasing Staying the same Full‐time Part‐time Decreasing Not Applicable Volunteer Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 43 Answer Choices Increasing Staying the same Decreasing Not Applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Part‐time Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 10.00% 10 50.00% 6 30.00% 2 10.00% 20 Volunteer Percentage of Responses Respondents 0 0.00% 1 7.14% 9 64.29% 4 28.57% 14 Looking forward do you expect the number of employees and volunteers to decrease, remain stable, or increase over the next 3 years? (select one for each category) Number of Responses 49. Full‐time Percentage of Responses Respondents 2 9.52% 11 52.38% 5 23.81% 3 14.29% 21 26 91 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Increasing Staying the same Full‐time Answer Choices Increasing Staying the same Decreasing Not Applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Full‐time Percentage of Responses Respondents 7 35.00% 10 50.00% 1 5.00% 2 10.00% 20 26 91 Part‐time Decreasing Not Applicable Volunteer Part‐time Percentage of Responses Respondents 8 38.10% 9 42.86% 2 9.52% 2 9.52% 21 Volunteer Percentage of Responses Respondents 7 50.00% 1 7.14% 3 21.43% 3 21.43% 14 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 44 Number of Responses 50. Where does your organization / business / cooperative recruit the majority of its employees or volunteers from? (select one) 20 15 10 5 0 Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F) Regionally (Kootenays) Answer Choices Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F) Regionally (Kootenays) Provincially Nationally Internationally Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 19 5 1 0 1 26 26 91 Provincially Nationally Internationally Percentage of Respondents 73.08% 19.23% 3.85% 0.00% 3.85% Number of Responses 51. Please indicate which issues you believe are critical in recruiting / retaining employees and volunteers (select all that apply) 25 20 15 10 5 0 Child care Education for family members Answer Choices Child care Cost of living Education for family members Employment opportunity for family Extended Health Benefits Housing Local health care availability Responses 7 23 1 5 7 20 4 Extended Health Benefits Local health care availability Other Percentage of Respondents 25.00% 82.14% 3.57% 17.86% 25.00% 71.43% 14.29% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 45 Transportation Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 11 5 39.29% 17.86% 83 28 89 *Other Responses Responses Compensation. We offer the best benefits and work environment we possibly can, but retaining employees long‐term is a challenge because we can't pay them well enough. 1 COVID‐19 safety protocols and regional infection rate 1 Organizational funding levels which determine low salaries 1 52. Please elaborate on any challenges you experience when recruiting or retaining new employees and volunteers (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Table 4. Total respondents: 15, skipped: 102 53. Please suggest any supports that could help your organization/business overcome issues with recruitment or retention (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Table 4. Total respondents: 14, skipped: 103 54. Does your organization/business have specific diversity, equity and inclusion policies and/or equal opportunity requirements with regard to your recruitment process? (select one) Number of Responses 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Yes Answer Choices Yes No Not applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 10 6 10 26 26 91 No Not applicable Percentage of Respondents 38.46% 23.08% 38.46% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 46 55. Does your organization/business provide training or a training budget in order to upgrade employee/volunteer skills? (select one) Number of Responses 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Yes Answer Choices Yes No Not applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped No Responses 13 6 7 26 26 91 Not applicable Percentage of Respondents 50.00% 23.08% 26.92% 56. Pre‐COVID‐19, what was the annual revenue of your organization / business? Number of Responses 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Answer Less than $5,000 $5,000 to less than $10,000 ii Responses 1 2 Percentage of Respondents ii 5.56% 11.11% 1F Some responses were excluded from the data total as they did not provide a number. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 47 $10,000 to less than $20,000 $20,000 to less than $30,000 $30,000 to less than $40,000 $40,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $60,000 $60,000 to less than $70,000 $70,000 to less than $80,000 $80,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $125,000 $125,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 to less than $500,000 $500,000 to less than $1 million Over $1 million Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 5 4 0 18 19 98 5.56% 5.56% 5.56% 0.00% 5.56% 5.56% 0.00% 0.00% 5.56% 0.00% 27.78% 22.22% 0.00% Number of Responses 57. Pre‐COVID‐19, what were your annual organization / business expenditures? 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 48 Answer Less than $5,000 $5,000 to less than $10,000 $10,000 to less than $20,000 $20,000 to less than $30,000 $30,000 to less than $40,000 $40,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $60,000 $60,000 to less than $70,000 $70,000 to less than $80,000 $80,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $125,000 $125,000 to less than $150,000 $150,000 to less than $500,000 $500,000 to less than $1 million Over $1 million Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 2 0 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 4 3 0 15 19 98 Percentage of Respondents iii 13.33% 0.00% 6.67% 0.00% 6.67% 6.67% 6.67% 6.67% 0.00% 6.67% 0.00% 0.00% 26.67% 20.00% 0.00% 2F Number of Responses 58. Pre‐COVID‐19, what was the estimated annual revenue growth at this organization / business? (select one) 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Declining Answer Choices Declining 0% 1 ‐ 9% 10 ‐ 24% 25 ‐ 49% 50 ‐ 99% Over 100% Don’t know Not applicable iii 0 Responses 1 0 10 8 1 1 0 1 3 1 ‐ 9% 10 ‐ 24% 25 ‐ 49% 50 ‐ 99% Over 100% Don’t know Not applicable Percentage of Respondents 4.00% 0.00% 40.00% 32.00% 4.00% 4.00% 0.00% 4.00% 12.00% Some responses were excluded from the data total as they did not provide a number. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 49 Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 25 25 92 59. Has the historical revenue trend over the past 5 years at this organization / business (select one) Number of Responses 20 15 10 5 0 Increased Answer Choices Increased Stayed the same Declined Don't know Not applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Stayed the same Responses 17 5 2 0 2 26 26 91 Declined Don't know Not applicable Percentage of Respondents 65.38% 19.23% 7.69% 0.00% 7.69% Number of Responses 60. What is the projected revenue growth in the next year at this organization / business? (select one) 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Declining Answer Choices Declining 0% 1 ‐ 9% 10 ‐ 24% 0% 1 ‐ 9% 10 ‐ 24% 25 ‐ 49% 50‐99% Over 100 Don’t know Not applicable Percentage of Responses Respondents 6 23.08% 3 11.54% 5 19.23% 6 23.08% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 50 25 ‐ 49% 50‐99% Over 100 Don’t know Not applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 2 0 0 3 1 26 26 91 7.69% 0.00% 0.00% 11.54% 3.85% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 51 61. What percentage (%) of your sales revenue took place in the following regions? Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F): Regionally (Kootenays) B.C. Rest of Canada United States Other Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents 0% 1 4.17% 14 58.33% 20 83.33% 19 79.17% 22 91.67% 24 100.00% 2% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 5% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 10% 0 0.00% 2 8.33% 0 0.00% 2 8.33% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 15% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 18% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 30% 2 8.33% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 40% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 50% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 70% 2 8.33% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 85% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 90% 2 8.33% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 95% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Answers 98% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 100% 12 50.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.17% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Total Responses 24 Total Respondents 24 Skipped 93 Average Range Mode Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F): 80% 0‐100% 100% Regionally (Kootenays) 9% 0‐70% 0% B.C. 7% 0‐100% 0% Rest of Canada 3% 0‐40% 0% United States 1% 0‐10% 0% Other 0% 0‐0% 0% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 52 62. What percentage (%) of your patrons are from the following regions? Answers Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F): Percentage Responses of Respondents Regionally (Kootenays) B.C. Rest of Canada United States Other Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents Responses Percentage of Respondents 0% 4 19.05% 5 23.81% 13 61.90% 10 47.62% 13 61.90% 19 90.48% 2% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 1 4.76% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 3% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 4% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 5% 0 0.00% 2 9.52% 1 4.76% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 8% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 10% 0 0.00% 5 23.81% 1 4.76% 3 14.29% 4 19.05% 1 4.76% 15% 0 0.00% 2 9.52% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 16% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 18% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 20% 1 4.76% 1 4.76% 3 14.29% 3 14.29% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 25% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 30% 0 0.00% 2 9.52% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 37% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 40% 2 9.52% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 50% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 75% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 80% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 85% 2 9.52% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 90% 6 28.57% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 95% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 100% 2 9.52% 1 4.76% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Total Responses 21 Total Respondents 21 Skipped 96 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 53 Average Range Mode Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F): 60% 0‐100% 90% Regionally (Kootenays) 15% 0‐100% 0, 5% B.C. 7% 0‐37% 0% Rest of Canada 7% 0‐25% 0% United States 10% 0‐80% 0% Other 1% 0‐10% 0% 63. Please estimate the source of your suppliers by percentage (%) Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F): Regionally (Kootenays) Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses 0 4 20.00% 15 1 0 0.00% 0 3 0 0.00% 5 0 0.00% 7 0 10 15 B.C. Rest of Canada United States Other Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses Responses Percentage of Responses 75.00% 9 45.00% 13 65.00% 17 85.00% 18 90.00% 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 3 15.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 20 2 10.00% 0 0.00% 2 10.00% 2 10.00% 1 5.00% 1 5.00% 25 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 30 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 50 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 60 1 5.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 70 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 72 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 80 2 10.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 90 4 20.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 95 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 99 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 100 3 15.00% 0 0.00% 1 5.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% 0 0.00% Answers Total Responses 20 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 54 Total Respondents 20 Skipped 97 Average Range Mode Locally (City of Nelson, Area E, Area F): 56% 0‐100% 0, 90% Regionally (Kootenays) 9% 0‐95% 0% B.C. 20% 0‐100% 0% Rest of Canada 13% 0‐80% 0% United States 1% 0‐20% 0% Other 1% 0‐20% 0% Number of Responses 64. Please identify any issues you experience in purchasing products and/or services locally? (select all that apply) 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Higher costs Long term Loyalty to No control, Product not Quality of Unaware of Not locally contract current head office available available local applicable with current supplier decision here products vendors supplier Other Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 55 Answer Choices Higher costs locally Long term contract with current supplier Loyalty to current supplier No control, head office decision Product not available here Quality of available products Unaware of local vendors Not applicable Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 11 0 5 0 12 3 2 7 1 41 23 94 Percentage of Respondents 47.83% 0.00% 21.74% 0.00% 52.17% 13.04% 8.70% 30.43% 4.35% *Other Responses Technically specific Responses 1 Number of Responses 65. Select all the public agencies that you have received funding or support from at least once in the 2 years before COVID‐19 (March 2020) (select all that apply) 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 B.C. Arts Council Canada Council for the Arts City of Nelson Creative B.C. First Peoples’ Regional funding Cultural District of the Council Central Kootenay funding Answer Choices B.C. Arts Council B.C. Gaming Canada Council for the Arts Canadian Heritage City of Nelson funding Columbia Basin Trust Creative B.C. Federal Program First Peoples’ Cultural Council Province of B.C. Regional District of the Central Kootenay funding Regional Funder (other than above) Telefilm Responses 7 8 5 4 7 10 3 3 0 5 6 4 1 Telefilm Other Percentage of Respondents 29.17% 33.33% 20.83% 16.67% 29.17% 41.67% 12.50% 12.50% 0.00% 20.83% 25.00% 16.67% 4.17% Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 56 I have not accessed any funding from public agencies Other Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 12 2 77 24 93 50.00% 8.33% 65a. If above you selected "Federal Program," "Province of B.C," "Regional Funder," or "Other" on the previous question, please specify Answers Responses Vancouver Foundation 2 Chamber of Commerce 1 BC Rural Dividend Fund 1 New Horizons for Seniors 1 Investing in Canada Infrastructure Fund 1 Destination BC 2 Osprey Community Foundation 2 Nelson and District Credit Union 1 Nelson Lions Club 1 Grant funding for special projects (ex. Federal funding supports, infrastructure project funding) 1 Multiculturalism Grant (Province of BC) 1 14 iv Total Responses: 7 Total Respondents: 110 Skipped: 3F 66. What is the approximate, average annual value of government support received by your organization / business? (select one) Number of Responses 10 8 6 4 2 0 Less than $5,000 $10,000 to less than $20,000 Answer Choices Less than $5,000 $5,000 to less than $10,000 $10,000 to less than $20,000 $20,000 to less than $30,000 iv $30,000 to less than $40,000 Responses 9 1 1 2 $50,000 to less than $60,000 $70,000 to less $100,000 to less Over $150,000 than $80,000 than $125,000 Percentage of Respondents 50.00% 5.56% 5.56% 11.11% Respondents were able to provide more than one response. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 57 $30,000 to less than $40,000 $40,000 to less than $50,000 $50,000 to less than $60,000 $60,000 to less than $70,000 $70,000 to less than $80,000 $80,000 to less than $100,000 $100,000 to less than $125,000 $125,000 to less than $150,000 Over $150,000 Total responses Total Respondents Skipped 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 18 18 99 0.00% 11.11% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.56% 0.00% 0.00% 11.11% 67. Please indicate if your organization / business plans to expand in the next three years in this region: (select one) Number of Responses 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Less than 1 Year Answer Choices Less than 1 Year 1‐3 Years Greater than 3 Years No plans for expansion Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped 1‐3 Years Responses 5 8 1 11 25 25 92 Greater than 3 Years No plans for expansion Percentage of Respondents 20.00% 32.00% 4.00% 44.00% 68. What is the estimated total investment: Number of Responses 10 8 6 4 2 0 Less than $10,000 $10,000 ‐ $24,999 $25,000 ‐ $99,000 $100,000 ‐ $499,999 $500,000 ‐ $999,999 Over $1 million Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 58 Answer Choices Less than $10,000 $10,000 ‐ $24,999 $25,000 ‐ $99,000 $100,000 ‐ $499,999 $500,000 ‐ $999,999 Over $1 million Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 8 1 2 2 1 3 17 17 100 Percentage of Respondents 47.06% 5.88% 11.76% 11.76% 5.88% 17.65% Number of Responses 69. What type of expansion are you planning? (select all that apply) 12 10 8 6 4 2 0 Delivering new product/service Expanding at Adding or Hiring more staff existing location developing a new location Answer Choices Delivering new product/service Expanding at existing location Adding or developing a new location Hiring more staff Purchasing additional equipment Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Responses 11 7 9 10 10 2 49 v 17 100 Other* Percentage of Respondents 64.71% 41.18% 52.94% 58.82% 58.82% 11.76% 4F *Other Response Touring, building regional partnerships Expanding into live presentations and performances (events) v Purchasing additional equipment Responses 1 1 Respondents were able to provide more than one response. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 59 70. Please rank the major constraints on your expansion, from 1 to 8, with 1 being the biggest constraint, and 8 being the smallest constraint Answer Choices Average Ranking Finance 2.2 Funding support for non‐profit sector 3.2 Identifying and accessing new markets 4.5 Lack of skilled staff 4.7 Lack of suitable premises 4.1 Local regulations (e.g., zoning) 5.6 Post‐COVID‐19 uncertainty 3.4 Speed and quality of broadband 6.5 Other 7.1 Total Responses 123 vi Total Responses 19 Skipped 98 5F 71. Which of the following services would support you and/or your organization / business the most? (select one) Number of Responses 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Attending events or workshops Business expansion support Business start‐up support Networking with others in the sector Talent attraction/recruitment Please specify any services that you need… Not applicable Answer Choices Attending events or workshops Business expansion support Business start‐up support Networking with others in the sector Talent attraction/recruitment Please specify any services that you need immediately to support your business* Not applicable Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped vi Responses 1 6 3 2 5 4 3 24 24 93 Percentage of Respondents 4.17% 25.00% 12.50% 8.33% 20.83% 16.67% 12.50% Respondents were able to provide more than one response. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 60 *Immediate services response A vaccinated community Financial aid Recruiting and marketing assistance Having a training model locally for the skill sets that are required Responses 1 1 1 1 72. Listed below are a number of support providers. Select all organizations that have provided support to you and/or your organization/business. (select all that apply) Number of Responses 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Basin Business Advisors (BBA) Chamber of Commerce Community Futures – Central Kootenay Imagine Kootenay Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency Nelson and District Arts Council Selkirk College West Kootenay Regional Arts Council Other* Answer Choices Basin Business Advisors (BBA) Chamber of Commerce Community Futures – Central Kootenay Imagine Kootenay Kootenay Aboriginal Business Development Agency Nelson and District Arts Council Selkirk College West Kootenay Regional Arts Council Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped *Other Response Responses 3 7 7 1 0 11 4 9 1 43 18 99 Percentage of Respondents 16.67% 38.89% 38.89% 5.56% 0.00% 61.11% 22.22% 50.00% 5.56% Responses Galleries within the Kootenays: Touchstones, Oxygen Art Centre, Kootenay Gallery, and Langham Gallery. 1 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 61 SECTION 5: WORKING IN NELSON AND AREA (QUESTIONS 73 – 77) Number of Respondents per question: Range Average 36‐47 40 Number of Responses 73. Please select which of the following you see as assets to operating in Nelson and area: (select all that apply) 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Chamber of Commerce Community Futures Economic development initiatives Funding accessibility Local government Professional development opportunities Workforce availability Workforce quality Workforce stability Other Answer Choices Chamber of Commerce Community Futures Economic development initiatives Funding accessibility Local government Professional development opportunities Workforce availability Workforce quality Workforce stability Other* Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped vii Responses 16 24 20 27 17 23 12 14 9 7 170 vii 42 75 Percentage of Respondents 38.10% 57.14% 47.62% 64.29% 40.48% 54.76% 28.57% 33.33% 21.43% 16.67% 6F Respondents were able to provide more than one response. Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 62 *Other Responses Responses There are audiences and venues Heritage buildings that make Nelson aesthetically pleasing and attract people to move here Secure safe housing Word of mouth Arts friendly community Nelson and District Arts Council – they provide the resources and connections Events 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Number of Responses 74. Please rate the local business climate overall: 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Excellent Answer Choices Excellent Good Fair Poor No opinion Total Responses Total Respondents Skipped Good Responses 1 26 14 4 2 47 47 70 Fair Poor No opinion Percentage of Respondents 2.13% 55.32% 29.79% 8.51% 4.26% 75. What are the region’s weaknesses / barriers as a place to do business and engage in the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Table 5. Total respondents: 36, skipped: 81 76. What are the region’s strengths as a place to do business and engage in the arts, culture, and heritage sector? (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Table 5. Total respondents: 36, skipped: 81 77. Any final comments? (open ended) Qualitative data analyzed using methods outlined in section 2. See Report Section 3.5, page 22. Total respondents: 17, skipped: 100 Appendix: The Economic Conditions of the Nelson and Area’s Arts, Culture, and Heritage Sector December 2021 ‐ 63 301 Frank Beinder Way, Castlegar, BC V1N 4L3 phone 250.365.7292 toll free 1.888.953.1133 email info@selkirk.ca selkirk.ca