WELCOME Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit November 21, 2014
Welcome Ann Weir - Summit MC Economic Development Manager United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Greetings David Gordon, Mayor Municipality of North Grenville Ron Holman, Warden United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Greetings Steve Clark MPP , Leeds-Grenville Gord Brown MP , Leeds-Grenville
Making the Right Moves Host: Teri Devine Economic Development Officer, Municipality of North Grenville Panelists: Francois Guay, Director of Human Resources Prysmian Power Cables and Systems Canada Inc. Dave Kouri, Operations Manager / Pilot 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours Francois Bruneau, President DFC Woodworks Inc.
Making the Right Moves
Making the Right Moves
Supporting Innovation through Mentorship Scott Runté Stephen Beamish
Break / Networking
Opportunities to Work within a World-Class Canvas Joe Pal Pal Insurance, Ivy Lea Club, Riva Restaurant
Economic Development Update Ann Weir Economic Development Manager United Counties of Leeds and Grenville
Background
The Team United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Member Municipalities – Township of Athens - Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands – Township of Augusta - Village of Merrickville-Wolford – Township of Edwardsburgh/Cardinal - Municipality of North Grenville – Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley - Township of Rideau Lakes – Township of Front of Yonge - Village of Westport Partner Municipalities – City of Brockville – Town of Gananoque – Town of Prescott
The Team Partners • MP Gord Brown • MPP Steve Clark • Grenville, 1000 Islands, Valley Heartland CFDCs • 1000 Islands Region Workforce Development Board • Affiliations • Leeds & Grenville Small Business Enterprise Centre • Rideau Heritage Route Tourism • Leeds & Grenville Immigration Partnership • The Great Waterway Tourism Organization • Brockville and Area Angel Network • Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium • Ontario East Economic Development Commission •
The Team Community Businesses and Organizations • Over 4,500 strong • Diversified • Tourism & Hospitality • Manufacturing • Transportation / Logistics • Agriculture •
Common Goals 1) High quality of lifestyle 2) Grow business in a sustainable manner
Conditions for Success The Game Plan • Maintain and Build Economic Readiness • Implement Strategy for Retention and Expansion of Existing Businesses • Take a Leadership Role in the Development of Tourism • Develop and Support Business Attraction Opportunities • Support Area Redevelopment, Community Development & Quality of Life • Implement a Strategic Marketing Approach
Conditions for Success Highlights • Economic Readiness Economic Development Summit – 176 • Municipal Profiles updated - 18 languages • Regional Profile for Investment Attraction – early 2015 • • Business Retention Maitland Industrial Park • Launch Lab • Angel Network • Kemptville College •
Conditions for Success Highlights • Take a Leadership Role in the Development of Tourism Rideau Canal Visitor Experience Opportunity Report • ONroute Centre, Mallorytown • Great Waterway – RTO 9 • • Develop and Support Business Attraction Opportunities Ontario East Economic Development Commission • • Support Area Redevelopment, Community Development & Quality of Life 1000 Islands Parkway Recreational Trail • • Implement a Strategic Marketing Approach
Commitment to Economic Development Service Review draft document has been completed • input received through consultations with municipalities • Theme Areas of the report will include: • Leadership and Capacity Building • Communications • Manufacturing / Business Development and Investment • Tourism •
Commitment to Economic Development Eastern Ontario Economic Development Strategy • Workforce development and deployment • Technology integration and innovation • Integrated & intelligent transportation systems •
Collaboration Information Sharing • Communication • Lead Generation • Retention • Regional Opportunities / Issues / Concerns • Key Performance Indicators •
Communication - Website
Communication – Business Directory One Business Directory… 10 websites! • Township of Athens • Township of Augusta • City of Brockville • Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley • Township of Front of Yonge • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands • Municipality of North Grenville • Town of Prescott • Township of Rideau Lakes • Village of Westport
Communication - eNewsletter
Communication – Community Guide
Communication – Social Media
Communication – Video One Video … 13 municipalities… can you name the shot! • Township of Athens • Township of Augusta • City of Brockville • Township of Edwardsburgh / Cardinal • Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley • Township of Front of Yonge • Town of Gananoque • Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands • Village of Merrickville-Wolford • Municipality of North Grenville • Town of Prescott • Township of Rideau Lakes • Village of Westport
Leeds Grenville Economic Development Go Team Go!!!
Buffet Lunch • 2 set-ups, please use both sides of the buffet tables • Clean-up Table • Local Flavours Grahames Bakery – breads & buns – Kemptville Bekings Poultry – eggs – Spencerville Suntech - tomatoes & green beans – North Gower Continental Mushrooms – Metcalfe Mountain Orchards – apples – Mountain Parmalat – milk & dairy products – Winchester • 1 pm – Reassemble
Being Ahead of the Curve Bruce Linton, Co-founder, Chairman & Interim CEO Tweed Marijuana Inc.
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award 2014 Winners Inaugural Winner Don Munz Glenn Allen Don Ross
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award 2014 Nominees John Barclay – Municipality of North Grenville Richard Dumbrille – Township of Augusta Rod Fournier - Village of Merrickville-Wolford Pierre Mercier – Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award 2014 Nominee John Barclay Municipality of North Grenville
John Barclay
John Barclay
John Barclay
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award 2014 Nominee Richard Dumbrille Township of Augusta
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award 2014 Nominee Rod Fournier Village of Merrickville-Wolford
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award 2014 Nominee Pierre Mercier Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands
Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank-You! Summit Evaluation Forms Name Tag Recycling Thank-you!
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