2021-10-12 P&E Agenda - Item 10 - Attachment 1 - Social Return on Investment Evaluation

Level of importance of networking with peers                            Number   Percentage
Very important                                                          8        40
Important                                                               10       50
Somewhat                                                                1        5
Prefer to work alone/ have private network                              1        5



Able to collaborate through the Digital Hub                             Number    Percentage
Yes                                                                     15        75
Partially                                                               2         10
No                                                                      2         10
NA/ private network                                                     1         5



The degree to which is easier to network through the Digital Hub        Number    Percentage
75-100% easier                                                          10        50
50-75% easier                                                           9         45



Activities undertaken                                                   Number    Percentage
Product development                                                     13        65
General research and development (R&D)                                  13        65
Product support, existing clients                                       11        55
General business development & management                               13        65
Technical services for clients                                          11        55
Other (venture capital, software development)                           2         10




Unique opportunities provided through the Digital Hub                   Number    Percentage
Strong local network, with access to peers and support                  18        90
Local and convenient work environment (close to home)                   16        80
Access to high-speed internet                                           16        80
Able to better separate home and work life                              15        75
Accessible, professional workspace, without the commitment of a lease   15        75
Access to digital inventory                                             6         30




New knowledge and skills developed through Digital Hub                  Number    Percentage
Improved technical know-how and skills                                  16        80
Improved entrepreneurial/ start-up skills                               14        60


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