Delivering a New Model for Economic Development For the Slocan Valley WHAT’S HAPPENING? The Villages of Slocan, Silverton and New Denver, and the unincorporated communities within Electoral Area “H” of the Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK), are working with EDCD Consulting to explore new models for how to deliver services that will support local business and economic growth. Throughout the next few months, EDCD Consulting will analyze demographic and other data, interview residents, business owners and other stakeholders, develop an online survey and hold public engagement meetings to acquire the information necessary to develop an economic development plan that is grounded in the values of residents, the economic realities of the area, and the capacity and resources available. WHERE YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE YOUR OPINIONS AND IDEAS: Public Engagement Meeting #1: Public Engagement Meeting #2: Public Engagement Meeting #3: When: Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2017 When: Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2017 When: Thursday, Feb. 23, 2017 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where: Silverton Memorial Hall Where: Passmore Hall Where: Slocan Legion Hall North Slocan Valley South Slocan Valley Slocan Village & Area ° Red Mountain ° Silverton ° Perry Siding ° South Slocan ° Brandon ° New Denver ° Sandon ° Slocan Park ° Appledale ° Lemon Creek ° Rosebery ° Hills ° Passmore ° Krestova ° Summit Lake ° Vallican ° Winlaw ° Crescent Valley ° Playmour Junction Please feel free to attend the meeting most convenient for your schedule – residents are welcome at any of the three meetings. The meetings will begin with a short overview of economic development and we will then begin to get your input on service Complete the online survey by February 24: delivery models, key components of economic development and priorities. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SVEconomicDevelopment Hard copies are available at the Slocan, Silverton & New Denver Village Offices.