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Maple Ridge Economic Development Committee
MINUTES
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Maple Ridge City Hall, Bridges Boardroom, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC
EAC Role: Helping advance the goals of Council for a vibrant local economy.
COMMISSION MEMBERS PRESENT:
Tyler Shymkiw, Councillor Council Liaison
COMMUNITY LIAISON:
Nicole Archer Commercial Property Manager
Chrislana Gregory Maple Ridge Town Centre Property Owner
Josef Lara Big Bang Innovation Services
Oliver Perez MultitrendsITNet Servers
COMMUNITY AT LARGE:
Charles Cantos ATL Health & Wellness Enterprises
STAFF PRESENT:
Ted Swabey Chief Administrative Officer
Lino Siracusa Manager, Economic Development
Bruce Livingstone Business Retention & Expansion Officer
Vickie Fulton Administrative Assistant, Economic Development
REGRETS:
Alexander Wells Work Here
Tom Meier Johnston Meier Insurance
GUEST SPEAKERS:
David Pankrats Kirk & Co.
1. Call To Order 5:26 PM
Council Liaison, Tyler Shymkiw called the meeting to order.
2. Adoption Of The Agenda 5:27 PM
It was moved and seconded that the Agenda for April 6, 2016 be adopted.
3. Adoption Of Minutes 5:27 PM
No minutes to adopt.
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4. New & Unfinished Business 5:28 PM
4.1. It was moved and seconded that the Selection of EDC Chairperson be moved to the next
EDC meeting.
4.2. It was moved and seconded that the Role of EDC be moved to the next EDC meeting.
4.3. It was suggested that the City obtain a new independent demographic study to
understand the current growth of Maple Ridge.
4.4. It was moved and seconded that the Discussion of Priorities be moved to the next EDC
meeting. Priorities to consider for discussion at next EDC meeting: Working Task Forces
(Tourism, Technology, Home Based Business).
5. Presentation and discussion of Economic Development Tools, Kirk & Co. 6:45 PM
David Pankratz presented “Invest Maple Ridge” Gap Analysis and Strategic Recommendations.
6. Next Meeting 7:25 PM
It was moved and seconded that the next EDC meeting be held Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Maple
Ridge City Hall, Blaney Room.
6. Adjournment 7:26 PM
Next EAC meeting – Wednesday, May 18, 2016 5:00 – 7:00 PM
Location – Blaney Room, Maple Ridge City Hall, 11995 Haney Place, Maple Ridge, BC
“Original signed by Councillor Shymkiw”
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