Common use of Core Activities Clause in Contracts

Core Activities. The core activities of the Western REN are: (a) Develop, implement and monitor a regional economic development strategy and a plan of action that is aligned with provincial and regional (participating municipal and First Nation band councils) economic development priorities. The strategy should consider assets, business community, sector strengths and regional challenges and opportunities. The strategy should also align with provincial priorities in order to maximize the Western REN’s leverage of programs, policies and services; (b) Cultivate close working relationships with the business community and work with key partners to support the development and attraction of new businesses and retain and expand existing businesses. Western RENs will support local businesses in navigating, and making referrals to, programs and services; (c) Proactively and assertively seek to connect our strategic assets with new investment and ongoing investments from existing business; and (d) Inform partners and stakeholders about local business climate conditions, as well as regional challenges and opportunities. The Western REN will work with partners and stakeholders to provide investment readiness support including site identification and selection information.