Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit November 21, 2014 - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

WELCOME

Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit

November 21, 2014

Welcome

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Ann Weir - Summit MC Economic Development Manager United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Greetings

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David Gordon, Mayor Municipality of North Grenville

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Ron Holman, Warden United Counties of Leeds and Grenville

Greetings

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Steve Clark MPP , Leeds-Grenville

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Gord Brown MP , Leeds-Grenville

Making the Right Moves

Host: Teri Devine

Economic Development Officer, Municipality of North Grenville

Panelists:

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Francois Guay, Director of Human Resources Prysmian Power Cables and Systems Canada Inc.

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Dave Kouri, Operations Manager / Pilot 1000 Islands Helicopter Tours

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Francois Bruneau, President DFC Woodworks Inc.

Making the Right Moves

Making the Right Moves

Supporting Innovation through Mentorship

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Scott Runté Stephen Beamish

Break / Networking

Opportunities to Work within a World-Class Canvas

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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

• 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

The Team

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

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Bruce Linton, Co-founder, Chairman & Interim CEO Tweed Marijuana Inc.

Bill Thake Memorial Economic Development Leadership Award

Inaugural Winner Glenn Allen 2014 Winners Don Munz 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!