Economic Development Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 7 Pm 1. Call to Order 2. Acceptance of Agenda (Motio
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Economic Development Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, September 9, 2014 at 7 pm 1. Call to Order 2. Acceptance of Agenda (motion to accept) 3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest 4. Delegation - Karisa Downey, Business Development Coordinator, LaunchIt Minto 5. Business Arising 6. New Business - Maitland Mill - MVCA future plans - 2nd Annual Huron Career Fair - Destination Downtown Conference Sept 15 - County of Huron Annual Tourism Report - welcome to Howick signs (Strategic Plan) 7. Closed Session - personal matters about an identifiable individual (one letter of interest received to sit on Howick Economic Development Committee) 8. Adjournment PO Box 89 44816 Harriston Rd. Gorrie, ON N0G 1X0 Tuesday August 26, 2014 Dear Howick Economic Development Committee, As part of the Town of Minto’s economic development strategy, the Town, in partnership with the Minto Chamber of Commerce have developed a Creative Industry Business Incubator called LaunchIt Minto. LaunchIt Minto strives to assist new businesses to start, grow and succeed in a creative environment. LaunchIt Minto was developed to fulfill a void in the lack of training programs and business services offered in Northern Wellington and the surrounding rural areas. LaunchIt Minto has developed a Business Excellence Program consisting of training, mentorship, coaching and networking programs. These programs are designed to educate new and established business owners on a wide range of business strategies and help develop invaluable connections with other local business owners in the area. Business owners are able to purchase a Business Excellence Program monthly membership which includes the training, mentorship, coaching and networking, or pay per training and networking session. In order to facilitate these programs, LaunchIt Minto has formed relationships with Innovation Guelph, Guelph Wellington Business Enterprise Centre, Waterloo Wellington Community Futures Development Corporation and Saugeen Economic Development Corporation. These partnerships allow members of the LaunchIt Minto Business Excellence Program to attend training sessions at any of our partner locations for free or at a discounted rate. LaunchIt Minto also offers a private meeting room, board room, 70” smart television, white board, professional photocopier and access to fibre optic wifi internet to local businesses looking for a professional space to host meetings or other events. 1 Elora St N. Unit #4 Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 T 519.510.7400 E [email protected] www.launchitminto.com It is our hopes that LaunchIt Minto will become the local hub for small businesses in Minto, Northern Wellington and the surrounding areas. We are reaching out to Howick Township in the hopes that you will assist us in promoting LaunchIt Minto services to your businesses, as we feel this of great value and will save your businesses time and money. I look forward to meeting with your group to provide more information on how LaunchIt Minto can benefit your community and answer any questions you may have. Sincerely, Karisa Downey Business Development Coordinator LaunchIt Minto 1 Elora St N. Unit #4 Harriston, ON N0G 1Z0 T 519.510.7400 E [email protected] www.launchitminto.com From: Linda Henhoeffer To: Ronna Lee Johnson Cc: Rosemary Rognvaldson Subject: Mill in Gorrie Date: August-25-14 3:16:42 PM Good afternoon, Carol: Rosemary Rognvaldson and I are directors on the Maitland Conservation Foundation. At our meeting last Thursday, Phil Beard made the same presentation as he did to Council at our July meeting. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend that meeting but there was mention of the Mill in Gorrie during Phil's presentation in your minutes. Apparently, MVCA is wanting to have this facility off their 'responsibility' list and is open to any / all suggestions. I was wondering if you would kindly add this item to the agenda of our next Economic Development meeting on September 9th? With thanks, Linda Henhoeffer. (519) 335-6235 Agenda DESTINATION DOWNTOWN Monday, September 15, 2014 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Central Huron Community Complex 239 Bill Fleming Drive, Clinton, ON 9:00 am – 9:30 am Registration and networking, refreshments 9:30 am – 9:45 am Welcome 9:45 am – 10:45 am Keynote Speaker: Kara Van Myall, Bruce County Bruce County runs an innovative regional community improvement initiative called Spruce the Bruce that is designed to support the overall economic and social health of Bruce County’s 17 commercial cores. Through coordinated organization, mobilization of the community and asset based priority setting around Community Identity and Vision, the program has been able to accomplish significant improvements in a short timeframe with limited capital. Spruce the Bruce is transforming downtowns into destinations and the best practices highlighted offer other community’s insights on how to adjust their programs to foster partnerships while positioning their downtown districts for success whether they are in a rural area or an urban centre. 10:45 am – 11 am Break 11 am – 12:30 pm Taking the Pulse of Your Downtown – Assessment Exercise 12:30 pm -1:30 pm Lunch and networking 1:30 pm – 2 pm Preview of enhanced Buy Local Program 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Balanced Approach to Downtown Revitalization – Applying the four points approach in your downtown revitalization efforts (Case Studies) 2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Break 2:45 pm – 3:30 pm Preview of proposed downtown revitalization grants 3:30 pm – 4 pm Questions & feedback Save the date for DESTINATION DOWNTOWN A one-day conference for Municipal CAOs, Clerks and Economic Development staff, BIA Staff and Board Members, and Chamber of Commerce Staff and Directors (3-8 reps per each Municipality in Huron County) Monday, September 15, 2014 9:00 am – 4:30 pm Central Huron Community Complex Presenting Keynote Speaker: Kara Van Myall, Bruce County Bruce County runs an innovative regional community improvement initiative called Spruce the Bruce that is designed to support the overall economic and social health of Bruce County’s 17 commercial cores. Through coordinated organization, mobilization of the community and asset based priority setting around Community Identity and Vision, the program has been able to accomplish significant improvements in a short timeframe with limited capital. Spruce the Bruce is transforming downtowns into destinations and the best practices highlighted offer other community’s insights on how to adjust their programs to foster partnerships while positioning their downtown districts for success whether they are in a rural area or an urban centre. Have input and learn about downtown initiatives, including proposed new grant programs, being developed for implementation across Huron County to benefit your own local downtown. Watch for the final agenda and further details at the end of August. Table of Contents A. Background .............................................................................................................. 2 BR+E in Ontario: Past and Present ........................................................................ 2 BR+E in Huron County ............................................................................................ 3 B. The “Big Picture” – Findings ................................................................................... 4 Business Climate ...................................................................................................... 4 Future Plans .............................................................................................................. 5 Business Development ............................................................................................ 6 Workforce Development ......................................................................................... 7 Community and Economic Development ............................................................. 7 C. Key Themes .............................................................................................................. 7 D. Recommendations ................................................................................................... 8 Public/Private Sector Communication ................................................................... 8 Internet Connectivity ............................................................................................... 9 Funding and Seed Capital ...................................................................................... 9 Downtown Revitalization ....................................................................................... 10 E. Appendices – BR+E Project Report Summaries Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh .............................................................................. 12 Bluewater – Bayfield .............................................................................................. 13 Bluewater – Hensall and Zurich ............................................................................. 14 Central Huron – Clinton ......................................................................................... 16 Goderich ................................................................................................................. 17 Howick ..................................................................................................................... 18 Huron East – Brussels & District ............................................................................ 19 Huron East – Seaforth & Area ..............................................................................