The Economic Development Department has recently drafted their 2010 Work Plan and staff are in the process of informing and obtaining input from a number of business related organizations including the Chamber of Commerce, Business Improvement Area and Construction Association.
The Work Plan contains 6 key goal areas focused on achieving the strategic priorities of Council and ensuring the City is in a strong position to attract new business/industry and support the success of existing business sector.
The key goal areas include, in no particular order:
1. Completing and Implementing an Industry Attraction Strategy
2. Ensuring the City is Investment Ready
3. Assisting Skilled/Professional Worker Attraction and Retention
4. Determining Twin City Related Economic Development Opportunities in China
5. Identifying and Determining Land Development Opportunities in the City
6. Supporting Taseko Prosperity Mine Process
The Economic Development Department works closely with the Central Cariboo Economic Development Corporation and each have a role to play in supporting economic development in and around Williams Lake. One important project that the Corporation will become involved in is the application process for a Community Forest Licence, the intent being that any revenues generated by the Community Forest Licence would be used to further economic development.
With the current lull in the forest industry and the proposed Taseko Prosperity Mine project, it is critical that the City be positioned to take full advantage of any and all opportunities.
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