Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee

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Date:
Time:
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Location:
Cane Room
Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Members Present:
  • Donna Fevreau, Chair
  • Carin Binder
  • Steven Bruno
  • Marek Dabrowski
  • Beric Farmer
  • Brian Johns
  • Jessica Rawlley
  • Darryl Sills
  • Beth Stevenson
  • Mayor Taylor
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  • Edmund Yeung
Members Absent:
  • Robert Bull
  • Patrick Horgan
  • Rod Scotland
  • Bri-Ann Stuart
Staff Present:
  • I. McDougall, Commissioner, Community Services
  • C. Kallio, Economic Development Officer
  • E. Bryan, Business Development Specialist
  • J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

Donna Fevreau in the the Chair.
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.


  • Moved by:Carin Binder
    Seconded by:Edmund Yeung
    1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2019 be approved.

    Carried

5.

The Economic Development Officer provided a presentation regarding Intelligent Community/Smart City, downtown growth and corporate relations. He also reviewed the 2016-2020 Priorities and Focus.

The Members of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee discussed marketing and new media, and innovative marketing for various demographics. 

  • Moved by:Brian Johns
    Seconded by:Edmund Yeung
    1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends to Council that their membership be increased by one (1) to attract a candidate with experience in the new media and millennial marketing sector.

    Carried

The Economic Development Officer reviewed the 2018-2022 Council Strategic Priorities and identified the specific ones that related to economic development. 

The Business Development Specialist reviewed the exercise from the June 26, 2019 meeting regarding the identification of top priorities of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Members.

The Members of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) discussed the current purpose and vision, and brainstormed innovative initiatives for this term. 

The Economic Development Officer reviewed the three economic development pillars and the proposed 2020 timelines for the 2020-2024 Economic Development Strategy. 

Donna Fevreau advised that there was no requirement for a closed session.

None.

  • Moved by:Beric Farmer
    Seconded by:Brian Johns
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 6:37 PM. 

    Carried
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