Update Process. An update of the Comox Valley Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan was initiated in August 2012. It builds on the completed 2005 Economic Development Strategy and retains much of the structure of CVEDS' 2011 Work Plan. Elements of the update process include: Updated statistical analysis of the regional economy, labour market and demographics Extensive literature review of previous documents from the Comox Valley and Vancouver Island Workshops with the CVEDS Board in September and October 2012 and January 2013 (and an update presentation at the December 2012 Board meeting) Consultation meetings with industry groups and local government representatives in October and November 2012 Additional meetings with Town of Comox staff, a presentation at a Comox Committee of the Whole meeting and one-on-one meetings with Council members (in support of the Town of Comox Economic Development Plan that is part of the overall regional plan) Online business survey completed in November and December 2012 Initial draft report distributed to the Board and local government Chief Administrative Officers in January 2013 Final draft report distributed in February 2013 Presentation of final draft report to CVEDS Board on March 7, 2013 Public open house on March 18, 2013 Completion of final project report
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Sources: Economic Development Agreement, Economic Development Agreement