The Town of Smithers hosted it’s annual Business Walk yesterday (Thursday), meeting with owners around the community.
Communication and Engagement Officer Samantha LeBlanc said it’s held to help the town engage with businesses and see what supports may be needed in the community.
“It was a really positive business walk compared to other years,” she added.
One of the main points brought up were a decrease in crime through the downtown area which LeBlanc said was attributed to an increased police presence.
Another point brought up by businesses was how the US tariffs were impacting them.
A survey was also taken during the event which can be found on the town’s website until October 17th for any businesses that weren’t visited.
“We’re really looking for the trends, the impacts of things like crime, as well as the overall economy and how we’re doing in the town,” said LeBlanc.
The town was also pushing with the walk its new Engage Smithers platform.
“It is for the community to engage with the town on some of our projects and initiatives,” LeBlanc said.
A survey on the 2026 budget is available on the platform until Tuesday.
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