Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Electronic VIA ZOOM
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Members Present:
  • Donna Fevreau, Chair
  • Steven Bruno
  • Robert Bull
  • Marek Dabrowski
  • Beric Farmer
  • Brian Johns
  • Jessica Rawlley
  • Rod Scotland
  • Darryl Sills
  • Beth Stevenson
  • Bri-Ann Stuart
  • Mayor Taylor
  • Edmund Yeung
Members Absent:
  • Carin Binder
  • Patrick Horgan
  • Peter McKinnon
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
Staff Present:
  • J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer
  • I. McDougall, Commissioner, Community Services
  • E. Hawkins, Business Development Specialist
  • J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 2:30 PM.
Donna Fevreau in the Chair. 


1.

Donna Fevreau advised that all Town facilities were closed to the public, and that members of the public were encouraged to attend an electronic Advisory Committee or Board Meeting by joining through the ZOOM information provided with the agenda.

  • Moved by:Edmund Yeung
    Seconded by:Bri-Ann Stuart
    1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of February 6, 2020 be approved; and, 
    2. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 30, 2020 be approved.


    Carried

6.

The Economic Development Officer and Businesses Development Specialist provided a presentation to the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee which reviewed key economic indicators, future employment trends, and the Economic Resiliency Action Plan (ERAP). They continued with an overview of the Economic Development Strategy, the three proposed themes being Attraction and Marketing, Building an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem, and Community Vibe-rancy, and associated actions. The presentation concluded with questions for the group to answer and an opportunity to provide feedback. 

The Members provided feedback to the presenters regarding key performance indicators for each theme, stresses from the pandemic that have been placed on local businesses, and future opportunities. 

  • Moved by:Marek Dabrowski
    Seconded by:Edmund Yeung
    1. That the presentation provided by the Economic Development Officer and the Business Development Specialist regarding the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy and the Impact of COVID-19 be received.


    Carried

Donna Fevreau advised that there was no requirement for a Closed Session. 

None.

The Legislative Coordinator advised that no meeting had been scheduled.

  • Moved by:Robert Bull
    Seconded by:Edmund Yeung
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 4:07 PM. 


    Carried