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CAEP Member Meeting

CAEP Member Meeting. Paintearth County Thursday March 24, 2011. 43 Members. 13 Associate Members Canadian Home Builders Association Canadian University College Chinooks Edge School Division Community Futures Central Alberta  Community Futures Parkland Region

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CAEP Member Meeting

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  1. CAEP Member Meeting Paintearth County Thursday March 24, 2011

  2. 43 Members

  3. 13 Associate Members • Canadian Home Builders Association • Canadian University College • Chinooks Edge School Division • Community Futures Central Alberta  • Community Futures Parkland Region • Joint Economic Development Initiative (JEDI) • Olds College • Olds Institute for Community and Regional Development • Paintearth Economic Partnership Society • Red Deer Advocate • Red Deer Chamber of Commerce • Red Deer College • Red Deer Regional Economic Development

  4. CAEP Governance (15) 1 Director - City (> 20,000) 1 Director - City (10,000 - 20,000) 5 Directors - Town / Village 3 Directors – Rural 1 Director - Indian Bands (First Nations) 3 Directors - Business Representatives 1 Director - Associate Representative

  5. Vision For Central Alberta to be recognized as the most innovative And prosperous region in Canada through CAEP operating as the most innovative and successful regional economic development alliance in Canada. Mission To enhance sustainable economic prosperity across Central Alberta by facilitating the collaboration between communities, business and government and by providing tools to assist member communities in economic development.

  6. ADVOCACY Advance interests on behalf of region Support community interests Provide access to networks MARKETING Promote a regional identity Pursue a marketing plan Match investors to business opportunities FACILITATION Assist groups to be strategic Bring people together to share ideas Pursue a CAEP strategic direction RESEARCH Assemble targeted data & trends Develop tool kits for local action Study regional opportunities

  7. 2009 and Beyond Strategic Direction

  8. Community Readiness Strategy • Community Investment Readiness • Member Meetings and Training • Labour Force Development • Welcoming Communities • Expected Outcomes • Labour capacity meets current and future labour demands. • Communities are ready to accept new businesses and investment. • Communities are trained and adopt best practices and principles in economic development. • Communities and employers are able to attract and retain newcomers.

  9. Regional Economic Development • Regional Transportation • Collaborative Foreign Direct Investment • Attract SME to Central Alberta • ExpectedOutcomes • Increase level of investment in the region. • Awareness and promotion of key sectors and opportunities. • Long-term economic development strategy development

  10. Marketing and Communications • Social Media strategy / Training • Annual Achievement Awards - Recognizing Excellence • QuickNotes. • Media training. • CAEP website enables member access to resources. • ExpectedOutcomes • The CAEP region has a recognizable brand. • Members have promotional tools • CAEP website provides relevant investment information • Members are aware of CAEP events and activities..

  11. Resource Link Albertacanada.com Productivity Alberta The Business Link

  12. CAEP Benefits Support and Collaboration Tools and Resources Business retention, expansion & attraction Awareness and Promotion

  13. Thank You For more information 403.357.2237 (CAEP) info@centralalberta.ab.ca www.centralalberta.ab.ca

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