Message from the Chair:
 
June 2012

IT IS WITH GREAT PRIDE AND SENSE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT, THAT I ACKNOWLEDGE THE HARD WORK AND DEDICATION OF KELLI HANSSON AND THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE!

1. The Farmer’s Market is now up and running for its second year.  Please stop by and support this worthy venture Saturday mornings from 9-1pm at Martin’s Market
2. Abattoir- Through the support of council and this committee, the Abattoir is now “up and running”! Best Wishes to the new owners!!
3. Promotion of local Events and Creating partnerships –Together with neighbouring communities we updated the Tourism Guide and Business Directory. (Pick one up at any of our local businesses or if you need some to hand out, contact Kelli at the Township office)
4. Business Success Award- Created a business award to recognise the hard work and dedication of our local businesses.

ACTIVITIES STILL ON OUR RADAR INCLUDE:

1.  Senior’s Housing Committee- Meet with this committee in the fall to get updates on any progress and perhaps brainstorm ideas/solutions
2. Broadband Internet- Continue to work with Blue Sky Economic Growth Corporation to ensure better/more affordable internet service for the whole Township.
3. Partnership with Agricultural Society: To brainstorm/discuss events to be held in the Agri-Tourism building 
4. Create Partnerships with Community of Sagamok : Identify common goals for this area and brainstorm projects where we can work together for the benefit of  residents in both communities.
5. Improve the image of this community: Continue to support local business with a focus on community strengths
6. Continue to work with LAMBAC Business Development Officer : Work with Bill Clarke to create a business plan package for the Township to encourage Grocery Store Franchises (and other businesses ) to consider this area
7. Identify Green Initiatives: Work with other communities to identify affordable  green technology that would benefit our area

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY SUMMER EVERYONE!

Chair Economic Development

Susan Sonnenburg
705-865-2024
susan.sonnenburg@cambriancollege.ca

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BUSINESS SUCCESS AWARDS

Do you know of a business going above and beyond for its customers? Would you like to help welcome a new business to town? Do you know of a local business that has done an exceptional job of marketing itself and, by extension, the region? Would you like to highlight a unique business idea that few know about? Has a company you respect made an important improvement to their storefront or interior operations? Nominations are always open.

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MINUTES OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MEETINGS: