Economic Development Strategy
Economic Development Strategy
Project Background
The Crowsnest Advisory Committee in conjunction with the Crowsnest Pass Chamber of Commerce and Community Futures Crowsnest Pass has recently received funding from the Rural Community Adaptation Grant Program and Community Futures CNP to develop a local Community Economic Development Strategy.
The Strategy will serve as a valuable planning tool for a number of agencies in the development of their priorities, programming and services. As a community informed plan of action the Strategy will look to:
- Improve business effectiveness
- Foster business growth
- Support entrepreneurs
- Gage perceptions of the business environment
- Identify needs and means to create employment opportunities and skills training.
Amy Boeckner has been contracted to facilitate the consultation process and coordinate the Strategy. With a Masters in Community and Regional Planning, specializing in Community Development, and background in participatory processes she is excited to work on the project.
Community Consultation
The project kicked off in November with a series of open door brainstorming sessions and open call for contributions. Response was great and participants came from diverse backgrounds and the information shared was invaluable.
The second phase of the consultation process began in January. The local business community and general public were surveyed on a range of topics important to economic development and information was gathered on characteristics of the local economy. We would like to sincerely thank all those who participated in this phase of the project and the businesses that hosted a drop box, including Crow Works, Coleman Remedy Rx, Sears, Hillcrest Miners Club and Wildrose Confectionary.
Upcoming Events
Stay tuned for the following upcoming events:
§ Survey Report
o Online Copy available the week of March 8th
o Report will include summary of methods and data analysis
§ Coffee Hour
o Scheduled for Tuesday March 16th from 10am to 4pm
o Drop by the Community Futures Board Room to view the survey report and have a chance to share your ideas with the Project Coordinator. Community Futures is located in Blairmore in the Provincial building (12501 - 20 Ave)
§ Strategy Working Draft
o Online Copy available from the first week of April until April 20th
o Open call for contributions and feedback
o Community workshops will be held in April (dates to be determined). Help refine and shape the Strategy.
§ Strategy Release
o First weeks of May
o Details to be determined
If you require additional information, please contact the project coordinator:
Amy Boeckner
Tel: 403-563-6277
Email:
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