Motion Mercer\Coady-Davis Be it resolved that the disbursement report in the amount of $1,282,794.22 would be adopted as presented. This motion carried by a vote of 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS Economic Development and Tourism The following report was presented by Councillor Coady-Davis. Community Profile The current profile was completed in 2010 and included comprehensive information on the community, including demographics, industry, business climate, labour force, etc… The Committee recommended that the Economic Development Officer update the statistical information in this document and produce a digital copy only, suitable for jump drives and our web site. Community\Regional Survey Most communities in Canada rely on information from Statistics Canada for demographic information. This information is usually released to communities about two (2) years after it has been compiled. Some communities are considering their own survey\census to gather more accurate, timely information. The Committee recommended that we continue to communicate with these communities to see how this process roles out and we will review their results and decide if this is something our Town would like to purse as well in the future. MNL Urban Municipalities Meetings Mayor Hawkins and the Economic Development Officer attended this session in from September 12th-13th. There were several presentations St. John’s to the groups on mega projects in the Province and Regional Economic Development initiatives. The groups will continue to communicate with a
Motion Mercer\Coady-Davis Be it resolved that the disbursement report in the amount of $1,282,794.22 would be adopted as presented. This motion carried by a vote of 7-0. COMMITTEE REPORTS Economic Development and Tourism The following report was presented by Councillor Coady-Davis. Community Profile The current profile was completed in 2010 and included comprehensive information on the community, including demographics, industry, business climate, labour force, etc… The Committee recommended that the Economic Development Officer update the statistical information in this document and produce a digital copy only, suitable for jump drives and our web site. Community\Regional Survey Most communities in Canada rely on information from Statistics Canada for demographic information. This information is usually released to communities about two (2) years after it has been compiled. Some communities are considering their own survey\census to gather more accurate, timely information. The Committee recommended that we continue to communicate with these communities to see how this process roles out and we will review their results and decide if this is something our Town would like to purse as well in the future. MNL Urban Municipalities Meetings Mayor Hawkins and the Economic Development Officer attended this session in St. John’s from September 12th-13th. There were several presentations to the groups on mega projects in the Province and Regional Economic Development initiatives. The groups will continue to communicate with a
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