THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA

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1 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA Meeting #: Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Time: 9:30 a.m. Location: Northville Office Board Room Pages 1. Call to Order 2. Disclosures of Conflict of Interest 3. Confirmation of Minutes from Previous Meeting 3.1 Economic Development Meeting - March 11, Presentations RECOMMENDATION: THAT the minutes of the March 11, 2014 meeting of the Economic Development Committee be confirmed. 4.1 Don Anderson - Re: Sarnia Lambton Business Development Corporation Relationship to Lambton Shores Economic Development Action Plan Correspondence RECOMMENDATION: THAT the presentation by Don Anderson from the Sarnia Lambton Business Development Corporation be received. There was no correspondence received prior to the preparation of the agenda. 6. Business Arising from the Minutes 6.1 Wayfinding Signage Update Council Resolution THAT Council directs the Lambton Shores Economic Development Committee to return with recommendations within 6 months of parameters and priorties for signage of Lambton Shores. 1

2 For reference: recommend Committee review Wayfinding Strategy Report at EDC Resolution THAT an item be included on the March 25th Agenda to further discuss the role of the Committee with respect to making recommendations to Council. 6.3 EDC Resolution THAT an item be included on the March 25th Agenda to further discuss the need to roll-out the EDAP to local service clubs and community organizations. 6.4 G. Greening - Re: Discussion on Modified Template for Tracking EDAP Activities and Assignments (Template attached.) Regular Business 7.1 Update from Agriculture Goal Sub-Committee - T. Breuer 7.2 Update from Business Goal Sub-Committee - Marilyn Keunecke-Smith 7.3 Discuss Further Roll-Out and Presentation of EDAP to Servcie Clubs and Community Organizations - Deputy Mayor Davis-Dagg & T. Breuer 8. Next Meeting Tuesday, April 8, :30 a.m. at the Northville Office Board Room 9. Adjournment RECOMMENDATION: THAT the March 25, 2014 meeting of the Lambton Shores Economic Development Committee adjournat a.m. 2

3 THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF LAMBTON SHORES Economic Development Committee MINUTES Meeting No Date of Meeting: Location: Tuesday March 11, 2014; 9:30 am Northville Meeting Room Members Present: Mayor Bill Weber Deputy Mayor Elizabeth Davis-Dagg Paul Wilson - Chair Tino Breuer Geoff Greening Marilyn Keunecke-Smith Regrets: Also Present: Dave Shaw CAO Kevin Williams George Mallay, GM, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership 1. CALL TO ORDER P. Wilson called the meeting to order at 9: DISCLOSURES OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST There were no conflicts of interest disclosed. 3. CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES FROM PREVIOUS MEETING Regular Economic Development Meeting - February 25, 2014 EDC Moved by: M. Keunecke-Smith Seconded by: G. Greening THAT the December 11, 2013 meeting minutes for the Economic Development Committee be confirmed as amended. The amendments include the inclusion of Breuer after Tino in the Regrets area, and correction to acknowledge J. Speake as seconder for the motion to adjourn. Carried 3

4 4. CORRESPONDENCE There was no correspondence. 6.1 Presentation (Advanced on the agenda) George Mallay, General Manager of Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership provided an overview of County-wide initiatives for Committee awareness. Mr. Mallay was thanked by the Chair for his attendance at the meeting. (Presentation slides appended to minutes.) Mr. Mallay shared news that he has assigned Mr. Geoff Greening of the Sarnia Lambton Economic Partnerships as Lambton Shores first point of contact for economic development. Mr. Greening will work with the municipality to advance economic development initiatives and engage other staff and partners as required. This will provide a streamlined process and access to resources that benefit Lambton Shores. 5. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE MINUTES 5.1 Wayfinding Signage discussion deferred to next meeting. 5.2 EDC Moved by: J. Speake Seconded by: M. Keunecke-Smith THAT an item be included on the March 25 th agenda to further discuss the role of Committee with respect to making recommendations to Council. Carried 6. REGULAR BUSINESS 6.1 Guest speaker advanced on agenda 6.2 T. Breuer provided an overview of the subcommittee meeting held on March 5 th. There were 6 public participants. Key findings included the identified need for better education of the public with respect to farm activity and key farm issues. Next steps include development of actions that support the priorities. EDC Moved by: E. Davis-Dagg Seconded by: T. Breuer THAT an item be included on the March 25 th agenda to discuss the need to rollout the EDAP to local service clubs and community organizations. Carried 4

5 6.3 G. Greening shared a draft template for tracking activities and assignments associated with the EDAP. Following group discussion, it was agreed that the template will be modified to include a way to track measurable or key performance indicators and returned for committee review. 6. UPCOMING MEETING DATE Next Meeting: Tuesday March 25, :30 am Northville Planned presentation by Don Anderson, SLBDC 7. ADJOURNMENT EDC Moved by: E. Davis-Dagg Seconded by: J. Speake THAT the March 11, 2014 meeting of the Lambton Shores Economic Development Committee adjourn at 11:30 am. Carried 5

6 Presentation to Lambton Shores EDC March 11, 2014 Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership 6

7 Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Private-Public Partnership Formed in Fall 1994 Provide strategic leadership and support to community-based economic development in Sarnia and Lambton County 15 Member Board; 10 Fulltime Staff Financial and volunteer support from major industries 7

8 The 2014 Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership Board of Directors Don Anderson, General Manager, Sarnia-Lambton Business Development Corporation, Director Chad Anderson, Anderson Agronomy Services and Mooregrove Farms Mike Bradley, Mayor, City of Sarnia, Chair Todd Case, Warden, Lambton County, Director Sue Drellick, Human Resources Consultant, Director Mario Fazio, Sarnia Lambton Real Estate Board, Director Ray Fillion, President, Sarnia & District Labour Council, Director Phyllis George, Administrator,Southwind Corporation/Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Nation Bruce Hein, Express Employment Professionals, Vice-Chair Jane Keast, Suncor Energy, Director George Mallay, General Manager, Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (Ex- Officio) Ross McEachran, Vidal Street Industrial Park, Director Margaret Misek-Evans, City Manager, City of Sarnia, Director Judy Morris, President, Lambton College, Director Alex Palimaka, Bluewater Power, Director Rory Ring, President, Sarnia-Lambton Chamber of Commerce, Director Ron Van Horne, CAO, County of Lambton, Secretary/Treasurer 8

Industry attraction/site selection services Entrepreneurship and small business

9 Economic Partnership Core Services Strategic economic planning for Sarnia-Lambton Marketing and promotion external and internal Industry liaison and support Industry attraction/site selection services Entrepreneurship and small business support New resident attraction Provide economic development support to local municipalities 9

10 Sarnia-Lambton s Strategic Direction Agriculture / Food Processing Bio-economy Refining and Chemicals Develop External Energy Markets Cleantech Advanced Manufacturing / Automotive Information Technology / Health Care 10

11 Support Other Organizations Sarnia Lambton Chamber of Commerce Board Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce Bluewater Sustainability Initiative - Board Tourism Sarnia-Lambton Board Lambton College Energy Committee Community Development Corporation staff advisory Committee Bioindustrial Innovation Canada Board Sustainable Chemistry Alliance Board Biotech Canada Industrial and Environment Committee Young Professionals Lambton Toastmasters Going Green County of Lambton Physician Recruitment Task Force Local Immigration Partnership Council Rural Outreach/Mentorship Association of Municipalities Ontario, Immigration Committee Ontario Immigrant Network Alvinston Community Group Lambton Shores Economic Development Task Force Sarnia (downtown) Creative Committee Lambton Employment Action Committee 11

12 Recent Accomplishments Atelka Call Centre 300 jobs Ubiquity Solar new polysilicon Manufacturing facility (300 + jobs at commercial scale) BioAmber new succinnic acid plant - $125 million -150 jobs Save the jail financial analysis Facilitated formation of Sarnia-Lambton Industrial Alliance 12

13 Recent Accomplishments Strong background work for Lambton College Centres of Excellence BTAC, Water Center, Energy ($7.5 million) Launch of the Community Branding Exercise Conferences Bio-based, bitumen, energy storage conferences 1,100 jobs created through start-ups assisted by enterprise center since 2000; 250 on-going consults, 4000 inquiries Active program launched to attracting new residents and entrepreneurs focus on Greater Toronto area ihate traffic, new real estate data base, entrepreneurlink.ca 13

14 Our Partnership with Lambton Shores Assigned Liaison to Lambton Shores Continued involvement in the LS EDC Point of Contact for information / resource requests Assist with identifying funding to support projects and funding applications Provide information on SLEP / County initiatives that will support the LS EDAP. 14

15 Our Partnership with Lambton Shores Research assistance / support resourcing for LS EDAP programs. Participation in Upcoming Retail BR&E program. Business Enterprise Programs to support entrepreneurial programs for Lambton Shores. (Business Consult Services, Summer Company, CYBF, Business Plan Competition) Results of Food Processing study currently ongoing with the George Morris Centre. County wide branding program to assist with Lambton Shores brand definition. Resident attraction assistance through existing programs. 15

16 EDAP Action Items 3 Sustain a Diverse and Competitive Agri-Business and Food Industry (Goal) Priority Target Start Target Completion Budget Cost KPI Lead Lambton Shores Resources Partner Resources 3.1 Implement Business Retention and Expansion for agriculture (i.e succession planning, alternative crops like green houses, organic, grapes, maple syrup etc. conducive to micro climates) (Objective) Action Item 1 Details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details Action Item 2 Details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details, details. 19/03/ DRAFT -- Page 1 of 1 16

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