Summit Consulting Strategic Planning Project Management Board Development Research & Evaluation ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO GUIDE FUTURE GROWTH AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT in the MUNICIPALITY OF TEMAGAMI Submitted to: Mayor, Council and the Economic Development Committee October 28, 2003 November 3, 2003 141 Eric Court, Sudbury, Ont. P3E 6G1 Tel. (705) 523-2576 Fax. (705) 523-0663 e-mail:
[email protected] South Temiskaming Community Futures Development Corporation Adopted November 3, 2003 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This report would not have been possible without the dedicated commitment and determination of the members of the Temagami Economic Development Committee with funding support provided by FedNor, and South Temiskaming Community Futures Development Corporation. Through their collective efforts they provided the necessary leadership, guidance and support to facilitate the development of this Economic Development Strategy and their time and energy is greatly appreciated. As well, I would also like to take this opportunity to personally thank all residents, community officials, and municipal staff who participated in the planning process by attending community focus group sessions, providing useful information via one-on-one interviews, completing the on-line survey or providing written submissions to the Economic Development Committee. This input was invaluable and revealed that the majority of Temagami residents have a passion for their unique community and a will to succeed. This collaborative process and collective determination will serve the community well as it seeks to bring this proposed strategy into action. Summit Consulting – Temagami Economic Strategy 2003 2 Adopted November 3, 2003 STRATEGIC PLANNING: The purpose of a Strategic Plan is to set achievable goals and priorities for the Municipality of Temagami.