Body: Planning Committee Type: Document Meeting: Committee Date: 2024 Collection: Agenda Attachments Municipality: Frontenac County
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Amendments to the 2024-2028 Economic Development Business Plan Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Overview of the Economic Development Adjusted Business Plan for 2024-2028 • Business Plan developed with the assumption of increased capacity • Approved Internally • Key projects presented to Committee for endorsement August 2023 • Presented to Council for approval in October 2023 Business plan and several key projects approved Additional Community Development Officer not approved
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Achievements and Growth Since 2016 • • • • • •
Charter for Economic Development Launch of Frontenac Brand Creation of the Ambassador Program Engagement in Tourism Development of Open Farms K&P Trail 45 km 75 km length 160k counts || 82,701 unique users New partners ATV Clubs Events K&P Century Ride
• 2020 Service Delivery Review
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
The Benefit of the Ambassador Program • Connects businesses across region and communities • Provides feedback loop and input • Established of Priorities Shop Local Support Businesses Tourism Attract New Businesses Improve Communication
• A strong community of business ambassadors is foundational to future business development
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Destination Development • Priority established by Ambassadors and described in Charter for Economic Development • 2017 Accommodation Strategy described importance of Destination Development to support Accommodation Sector • Partnered with Regional Tourism Organisations • Destination Development Plan Approved in 2022
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Key Adjustments Due to Staffing Constraints Considerations: • Council Strategic Plan • Charter for Economic Development • Project Momentum • Leveraging Strengths Trails Ambassadors Partners
• Meaningful Impact
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Prioritized Initiatives
- Re-ignite Ambassador Program.
- Completing the Regional Community Improvement Plan.
- Physician and medical professional recruitment.
- Continuing Open Farms.
- Focusing tourism on trails.
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Adjusting Tourism Development Efforts • Focus marketing efforts around Trails • Maintain relationships in Tourism • Remain aware of opportunities for Destination Development Plan implementation. • Pause updates and posts to Visit Frontenac Website and Social Media
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Update Priorities and Direction • Charter for Economic Development • Integrated or Collaborative Strategy
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Moving Forward • • • •
Focus on Strengths Collaborate on Implementation Strengthen Community Connections Exploring “Office Hours” in Townships and with Frontenac Business Services • Ambassadors are the Foundation for future success • Leverage existing trail investments
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Thank You.
Richard Allen Manager of Economic Development Frontenac County rallen@frontenaccounty.ca (613) 483-9767
Planning and Economic Development Business Plan 2024 - 2028
Debbi Miller Community Development Officer Frontenac County dmiller@frontenaccounty.ca (613) 329-8810
Operating Budgets for Economic Development (FTE: Fulltime Equivalent Staff on Roster) KAWARTHA LAKES (11.0 FTE) NORTHUMBERLAND (5.0 FTE) SD&G (2.5 FTE) LEEDS & GRENVILLE (7.0 FTE) HASTINGS COUNTY (4.0 FTE) RENFREW COUNTY (8.0 FTE) LENNOX & ADDINGTON (3.3 FTE)
FRONTENAC COUNTY (2.0 FTE)
$2,320,975
74,561 $1,735,612
89,365
$1,703,179
65,353 $819,726
69,819
$752,042
41,580
$745,304
88,512
$619,300
45,182
29,996
$490,777
Ec. Development Budget ($)
Population
Note: Frontenac County budget does not include $155,200 for K&P Trail Operations. In other municipalities, this expense would be under public works or recreation.
2024 Project Proposal: Community Development Officer
Comparables in Eastern Ontario (Chart)
2024 Project Proposal: Community Development Officer
