Mission Statement

Mission Statement

Identify and encourage economic development and tourism initiatives for the Town of Preeceville through facilitation and coordination of people, research and ideas.

Goals

• Broaden the economic base of Preeceville through business development and job creation
• Act as an umbrella organization for economic development organizations in the Preeceville area
• Increase the economic development resources available to businesses and economic development organizations
• Provide support services with complete accurate information to businesses in the area of economic development
• Provide tourism services and programs on behalf of Preeceville and area

Priority Items
Economic Development

• Our population is knowledgable and supportive of Economic Development
• Marketing Buy-In for the promotion of Tourism Guide
• Senior Housing Development both private and public
• Town of Preeceville Website promotion and use of
• Support fundraising for the Integrated Health Care Facility
• Hunting and fishing promotion of the area

Tourism

• Our population is knowledgable and supportive of tourism
• Creation of the Summer Tourism Guide
• Major Events Promotion including Birthdays and Old Home Week
• Regional Tourism Promotion
• Identifying and promoting local tourist attractions

Recreation

• Our population is knowledgable and supportive of recreational activities
• Creation of the Leisure and Recreation Guide
• Increase physical activity for children and youth through programs such as the after school club
• Promotion of activites for children ages 10 to 17 in age appropriate language
• Community awareness programs, facilities and events through radio, internet and print advertising
• Walking, hiking and geocahing trails
• Cross Country ski trail program and activities
• Survey citizens on targeted recreational activities

Projects
Economic Development

• Update of Community Profile
• Review of the Business Retention and Expansion Program
• Promotion of Small Business Loans with a yearly goal of ten applications
• Development of a Strategic Plan

Tourism

• Creation of a Tourism Marketing Consortium
• Identification and Promotion of Local Tourist Attractions

Recreation

• Development of a Strategic Plan including a green space development
• Expansion of the Recreation Centre programs
• Expansion of the Legion Hall Programs
• Recommendation for expansion and development of Annie Laurie Beach Area
• Initiate or support efforts to attract small to mid scale recreation and sporting events to Preeceville

Core Services

• Local Initiative and Project Management
• The Preeceville EDC is responsible for initiating and managing local projects and programs that will enable the growth and development of Preeceville’s economy.