Own or operate a business in Waterloo Region? Count your business in!

In a changing economy, local information matters. The Region of Waterloo, in partnership with local cities and townships and Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC), is conducting the 2026 Workplace Count survey.

The survey collects important information from businesses across Waterloo Region. This information helps us better understand the local economy and plan for the future.

By taking part, businesses help local government and economic development partners better understand the needs of Waterloo Region’s business community. The Workplace Count gathers local business information that is not fully available through census data or other public sources.

This 5-minute survey includes question topics such as:

  • number of employees
  • type of business
  • where products or services are sold
  • basic business information

Take the survey here

Businesses that complete the survey by September 1, 2026 will be entered into a draw to win one of ten $100 gift cards to local businesses

Please note: If your business is on-farm and non agricultural, please visit regionofwaterloo.ca/workplacecount.

Learn more about the 2026 Workplace Count Survey

There is a separate survey for rural on-farm, non-agricultural businesses – businesses located on farms in Waterloo Region that are not mainly focused on growing crops or raising animals.

Who should take the survey:

  • Businesses located on farms in the Waterloo Region that are not mainly focused on growing crops or raising animals.
  • This includes businesses operating on a farm property that provide products or services other than primary farming.

Rural, on-farm business survey here

Printed copies of the survey can be completed in person by picking up/dropping off a copy at your local Town Hall or any Region of Waterloo Library branch.

The Workplace Count is a partnership between:

  • the Region of Waterloo
  • the City of Cambridge
  • the City of Kitchener
  • the City of Waterloo
  • the Township of North Dumfries
  • the Township of Wellesley
  • the Township of Wilmot
  • the Township of Woolwich
  • Waterloo Economic Development Corporation (Waterloo EDC)

Survey results will help build a clearer picture of Waterloo Region’s business community. The information collected will be used to:

  • understand employment trends across the region
  • support economic development strategies
  • inform service and infrastructure planning
  • help identify business needs and opportunities

The Region of Waterloo collects the survey responses. Survey results will be published publicly only in aggregated form, with findings reported as combined totals and summary results that do not identify any individual respondents or organizations. Information will be used for planning and analysis purposes

You can pick up and drop off your completed questionnaire at any of the following locations during regular business hours.

City Hall locations

Waterloo City Hall
100 Regina Street South, Waterloo, ON

Kitchener City Hall
200 King Street West, Kitchener, ON

Cambridge City Hall
46 Dickson Street, Cambridge, ON


Town Hall Locations

Township of North Dumfries Municipal Office
106 Earl Thompson Road, 3rd Floor, Ayr, ON

Township of Wellesley Administration Office
4639 Lobsinger Line, St. Clements, ON

Township of Wilmot Administration Complex
60 Snyder’s Road West, Baden, ON

Township of Woolwich Administration Office
24 Church Street West, Elmira, ON


Region of Waterloo Library branches

North Dumfries

Ayr Library
1061 Northumberland Street, Ayr, ON

Wellesley

Wellesley Library
1401 Queens Bush Road, Wellesley, ON

Wilmot

Baden Library
115 Snyder’s Road East, Baden, ON

New Hamburg Library
145 Huron Street, New Hamburg, ON

Woolwich

Breslau Library
100 Andover Drive, Breslau, ON

Bloomingdale Library
860A Sawmill Road, Bloomingdale, ON

Elmira Library
65 Arthur Street South, Elmira, ON

St. Jacobs Library
29 Queensway Drive, St. Jacobs, ON