2014 Shop Local Board Members Leonard Lee President Dave Milligan PastPresident Signage Elaine Park VicePresident Kerry Milligan Treasurer Secretary Larry Curtiss Highways Troy ID: 302969
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Initially organized as the Pender Harbour and District Board of Trade – September 27, 2014Slide2
Shop Local Slide3
Board Members
Leonard Lee
President
Dave Milligan
Past-President
Signage
Elaine Park
Vice-President
Kerry Milligan
Treasurer
Secretary
Larry Curtiss
Highways
Troy
Callewaert
Shop Local
Mike Ryan
Harbour
Days
Don Fraser
VIC/
Gardens
Ralph
Linnmann
Dave DaviesHarbour Authority
Bruce ThompsonIndustrial CommissionerSlide4
Board Members
Ken Johnson
Music Advisor
Work from home
Musician, Composer, Producer
Todd
Slobogean
Business Advisor Self Employed and Local employerHome Office Warehousing, Machinery Sales
Carey Threlkeld
Business AdvisorLocal Employer, Storefront, Retail
Dwayne DobsonBusiness AdvisorSelf EmployedWork from Home Marketing and TechnologySlide5
Planning
There are many economic plans such as:
2002 Community Economic Development Strategic Plan Lower Sunshine Coast,
2004
Gibsons
Economic Development Strategic Plan
2009 Banff Community Plan
2012 Ucluelet Economic Development Strategy We now have an economic strategy targeted for Pender Harbour and Egmont.Slide6
The UBC Sauder School of Business
Community Business ProjectSlide7
Interesting observations
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trengths: a relaxed lifestyle, world-class natural attractions, favourable real estate prices and a lively, engaged community
Weaknesses: gaps in infrastructure and services, a small population, an undiversified industrial base and ineffective, uncoordinated marketing
Ferries are an asset – lower cost and less travel time when compared to major competition Slide8
OpportunitiesImmediate economic improvement possible by focussing on tourism development and the “rural tourist.”
We are attractive to new small business enterprises
Regional economic development initiatives are underwaySlide9
Things we could doDevelop a clear community brand and image using key messages:
Pender’s clean natural environment within reach of the Lower Mainland
world-class attractions such as Princess Louisa and the
Skookumchuck
a vibrant arts scene and interesting historySlide10
Things we could doBuild a better online presence with a focus on community brand messages
Implement a clearly-signed hiking and walkway network
Improve public access to lakes and ocean
Improve directional and information signage, especially on main roads and at the community entrancesSlide11
Regional Activities
Cooperative regional organizations such as Sunshine Coast Tourism and the trails network working group are producing good results
Economic initiatives are in development in
Gibsons
, Sechelt and the Sechelt Indian Band
SCRD is conducting a series of workshops for elected officials to investigate regional economic developmentSlide12
Best Done Regionally
Regional Economic Development Office to do proactive business solicitation and follow-up
Effective coast-wide marketing campaign
Coast-wide signage and branding Slide13
Things we are doing
Working with service clubs and voluntary groups to create and maintain the festivals and events that make us a destination for visitors.
Formed an independent economic development working group
Working with service clubs, voluntary groups and various levels of government to improve amenities and infrastructure.
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Festivals and Events
Visitors Information Center
Signage
New Web Site
Light up the
Harbour
Pender Harbour DaysSlide15
Working Group
Formed an independent economic development working group Slide16
Amenities and InfrastructureSlide17
Washrooms at Millennium Park
Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour open to the general publicSlide18
Visitors Information Booth
Washrooms administered by the Chamber of CommerceSlide19
Hospital Bay Water Access
Harbour Authority of Pender Harbour – enhanced access to the waterSlide20
Hospital Bay Mini Park
Harbour Authority and Pender Harbour Rotary ProjectSlide21
Future Opportunities
Mini Parks – Lake and Ocean Access
Three realistic Lake opportunities
Six realistic Ocean Access and many more possibilities
Heritage Signs
Stories at Cemeteries –
Kleindale and Fran Pen
Community Gateway StoriesAssistance with Trail Signage – money and labourDevelop a trail – Bridge to
Spipiyus – old mine roadSlide22
Proposed Hotel Lake Water Access
SCRD park with Pender Harbour Living Heritage stewardshipSlide23
Proposed Irvines
Ocean Access
Community Clean-upSlide24
Trails, Road ends and District Parks
Lakes
Regional - East end of
Sakinaw
Hotel Lake – Regional Park next to Sarah Hall
Hotel Lake –
Harbour Peak Drive road endOcean
Regional - Bargain Harbour road endCross Tree Irvines road end
Myers road endRegional - Panorama RoadRegional - Shark LaneMany OthersAssistance with Trail Signage – money and
labourDevelop a trail – Bridge to Spipiyus – old mine roadSlide25
Thanks for your help – in the past, today and in the Future