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2008 Municipal Symposium Saturday, May 10, 2008. Local Action for Developing Regions. Introduction. Update on LADR activities Panel on tools for development Dr. Alvin Simms, MUN Joanne Smyth, ACOA Sylvia Alexander, NL Association of CBDCs John Wickham, INTRD Discussion.
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2008 Municipal Symposium Saturday, May 10, 2008 Local Action for Developing Regions
Introduction • Update on LADR activities • Panel on tools for development • Dr. Alvin Simms, MUN • Joanne Smyth, ACOA • Sylvia Alexander, NL Association of CBDCs • John Wickham, INTRD • Discussion
What We Are Doing • Workshops • Regional Focus, Provincial Implications • Regional Conference approach • Bringing Resources To Municipalities • Business Resource Centre • Funding and Support Agencies • Website • Ascent Newsletter
Where We Are Going • The LADR Program • Toolkit • Enhanced Support • Collaboration with Partners • ACOA Program Guidelines • BR&E • CBDC Funding Opportunities • Memorial University Regional Inventory • Municipal Entrepreneurship • Opportunity Identification