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.