Ward 3 Councillor Robert Rock
Board Information
The mandate of the Economic Development Advisory Committee shall be as follows:
· Provide support in the implementation of the Growing North Durham: Rural Economic Development Plan (2023-2027);
· Undertaking business retention and expansion related activities through the Scugog Business Program, this may include conducting sector specific surveys and advising on actions to support the business community;_
· Provide comments and feedback of proposed planning policy, regulations or studies related to the downtown, Port Perry Waterfront and employment areas in Scugog;
· Identify opportunities to further develop and promote the www.inscugog.ca investment attraction tool to market Scugog as an ideal location for business;
· Work to develop programs to retain the viability of the existing Downtown Core;
· Work with the Scugog Chamber of Commerce and Port Perry Business Improvement Area to retain and recognize local business and attract new business;
· To solicit, assess and act as a sounding board in response to community feedback with respect to service levels, costs, priorities, issues and concerns pertaining to economic development within the community;
· To support and attract agricultural related business and industry for the Township;
· To foster community awareness of the Committee's actions;
· Assist in planning and hosting economic development events, such as the Building Business Forum, and act as ambassador in the local and business community;
· To enhance efforts to retain Township businesses through providing ongoing encouragement to existing business groups, to foster partnerships, promote and encourage communication, determine problem areas, and identify strategic solutions;
· Undertake other assignments as may be requested by Council from time to time; and
Participate in annual Township sector (Agricultural and Manufacturing) Roundtables.
Name | Position | Term Start | Term End | Status | Appointed By |
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Cascone, Michael | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Finotti, Ivo | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
MacIsaac, Brad | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Puckrin, Brett | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Somerville, Matthew | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Waller, Penny | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |
Williams, Keith | Committee Member | 01 Jan 2023 | 30 Nov 2026 | Active | Council |