Introduction to Community Economic Development

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Introduction to Community Economic Development

Make a difference in your community economic development initiatives by joining this workshop. Learn fundamentals and best practices to use

By Melita & Area Economic Development Corp.

Date and time

Fri, Jun 7, 2019 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM CDT

Location

95 Main St

95 Main Street Melita, MB R0M 1L0 Canada

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About this event

This workshop is for community leaders and community enablers that are wanting to understand what community economic development (CED) is and how they can utilize it in their communities. This module explains what CED is, who is involved in CED, accessing your community’s readiness for CED and organizational structures for CED. This is a Manitoba made community economic program designed for community leaders , municipal elected officals, CAO's, economic development professionals, and anyone who has a passion for economic development.

Outline:

1. What is CED?

2. The Steps to Set Up a CED Program

2.1. Identify the support for a CED process

2.2. Form a CED agency, organization or committee

2.3. Collect and analyze data

2.4. Develop a Strategic Plan

2.4.1. Where are we now?

2.4.2. Where do we want to go?

2.4.2.1. Visioning

2.4.2.2. Identifying potential strategies

2.4.3. How will we get there?

2.4.3.1. Prioritizing Strategies

2.4.3.2. Goals and Action Plans

2.4.3.3. Action Planning

2.4.4. Monitor and Evaluate Progress

3. Who is involved in CED?

3.1. Municipal Government

3.2. Provincial Government

3.3. Federal Government

3.4. Local Champions

3.5. Economic Development Officer

3.6. Key Roles of an Economic Development Officers

4. Assessing Community Readiness for CED

4.1. Are you ready for development? (readiness assessment)

5. Organizational Structures

5.1. 7 Principles to Establish and Effective Organization

5.2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Organizational Structures

Meet the Facilitator: Dan Fontaine is the CED Business Development Specialist at the Economic Development Brandon. His role focuses on customer service; marketing; business retention expansion and attraction activities; and business start-up and growth consulting, with the ultimate goal of growing the Brandon business community. Prior to this, he had 10 years of experience in the private sector in the grain business for Cargill, in sales management for Schwan’s Fine Frozen Foods, and Totem Building Supplies. Dan also has eight years of experience in Land use Planning with the City of Camrose, Alberta.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Brandon University and a Certificate in Land Use Planning from University of Alberta. . Dan is a Mission Board member of the Salvation Army, Brandon Citadel, and a long serving member of the Royal Canadian Air Force Reserves and Commanding Office of 82 Brandon Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. He is a member of Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) and Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC).

This workshop is Module 1 of the Economic Developers Association of Manitoba (EDAM) Community Edge Certification Program. EDAM is an independent non-profit, incorporated association of persons engaged in economic development in Manitoba.

Subsidized program fee: $75/person (regular rate $200/person)

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The mission of the Melita and Area Economic Development Corporation Inc. (EDC) is to promote and enhance economic development and job creation by fostering, promoting, and implementing economic and tourism development, encompassing the concepts of collaboration, engagement, strategic partnerships and stakeholder inclusiveness. Specifically, the corporation will:

  • Identify business retention, attraction and expansion opportunities in Melita and Area;

  • Provide advice and recommendations to Council respecting economic and tourism development; and

  • Cultivate a positive community-wide investment image, promoting Melita and Area as an attractive environment for existing and prospective businesses.

The Community Empowerment Workshops geared towards support one of the strategic priorities of the EDC. 

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