2.
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Post-Secondary Update.
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The
Economic Development Officer advised that Markham was the successful
proponent for the York University satellite campus. He advised that the
Town continues to look at developing its own model for post-secondary
opportunities and the Post-Secondary Working Group has continued to meet to
discuss potential opportunities that may exist, including partnerships with
the education or health sector. Discussion ensued regarding the
post-secondary selection process and potential partnership decisions.
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3.
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Gigabit Corridor Economic
Impact Update and August 25, 2014 Committee of the Whole Meeting.
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The
Economic Development Officer advised that David Sandel, President, Sandel
& Associates, will be submitting a draft final report to Newmarket by
July 15, 2014 that will present the scope of work for a pilot gigabit
corridor project in Newmarket, including the business case, rationale and
recommendations. Discussion ensued regarding pilot plan area selection,
timing of the pilot program and potential costs implications. The Economic
Development Officer to provide the Committee with a copy of the report and
findings provided by Mr. Sandel.
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Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
Seconded
by: Mayor Van Bynen
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THAT
NEDAC or a subcommittee of NEDAC, should quorum not be obtained, reconvene
after receipt of the report from Mr. David Sandel in order to provide
recommendations to Council regarding a Gigabit Corridor Pilot Project.
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Carried
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4.
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Setting the Framework for a
Renewed Economic Development Strategy: Review of 2010 Economic Development
Implementation Plan and Outcomes.
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The
Chair provided a PowerPoint presentation on NEDAC’s progress over the past
seven years and summarized the Committee’s background, including the
creation of the guiding principles and development of specific actions around
NEDAC’s five growth sectors. Discussion ensued regarding what has been
learned over the past seven years, assumptions and opportunities that can
be identified moving forward and what has changed over the past term. Next
steps include a review of the current economic development strategy and
goals, a review of the gigabit corridor opportunities and a presentation to
Council summarizing NEDAC’s accomplishments as part of a Gigabit corridor
update at the August 25 Committee of the Whole meeting.
The
Economic Development Officer also requested that NEDAC members consider
whether they wish to continue to participate on the Committee in the
upcoming term of Council and requested a response by July 15, 2014.
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Adjournment
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Moved
by: Jackie Playter
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Seconded
by: Paul Montador
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THAT
the meeting adjourn.
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Carried
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There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:02 p.m.
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