City of Port Moody Agenda Economic Development Committee Brovold Room Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Commencing at 7:00pm

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1 City of Port Moody Agenda Economic Development Committee Brovold Room Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Commencing at 7:00pm Call to Order Call to Order 2. Approval of Previous Minutes Minutes 2.1 Recommendation: Pages 3-6 THAT the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held Wednesday, April 2, 2014 be adopted. High Tech Park Unfinished Business Health & Wellness Forum Chamber of Commerce New Business Spike Awards 5.1 Attachment 5.1 Award Categories Review and Event Planning Pages 7-8 Sub-Committee Reports 5.2 Document:

2 Evergreen Project Liaison Information Economic Development in BC Newsletter Pages 9-10 Business Connections BBQ: July Attachment 6.1 Economic Development in BC Newsletter 6.2 Business Connections BBQ: July 2014 Chamber Event 6.3 Evergreen Line 2016 and Beyond, May 27 th, 7:30-9:30am Roundtable Adjournment Document:

3 3 City of Port Moody Minutes Economic Development Committee Minutes of the regular meeting of the Economic Development Committee held on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in the Brovold Room. Present Absent In Attendance Councillor Diana Dilworth, Chair Melissa Chaun Nicolas Guinoiseau Larry Kozak Robin Matthews-Kanhai Roland Mitchell Councillor Rosemary Small, Vice-Chair (Regrets) Steven Dragicevic (Regrets) Joanne Gauci (Regrets) Tannis Goddard (Regrets) Sharon Gurm (Regrets) Scott Simpson Mayor Mike Clay (left at 7:57 p.m.) Mike Hind, Executive Director, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce (left at 7:57 p.m.) Desiree Dupuis, Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce Margot Davis, Manager Sustainability Tracey Takahashi, Committee Coordinator 1. Call to Order Call to Order 1.1 Councillor Dilworth called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. Approval of Previous Minutes Minutes 2.1 Moved, seconded and CARRIED THAT the minutes of the Economic Development Committee meeting held Wednesday, March 5, 2014 be adopted. 4. Unfinished Business Economic Development Committee April 2, 2014 # File: /2014

4 4 5. New Business Economic Development Roles and Responsibilities 5.1 Mayor Clay explained that there is some confusion as to the roles and responsibilities of his office and the Economic Development Committee with regard to economic development activities in Port Moody. The Mayor said he sees his office engaging in connection initiatives for the city s business community as opposed to promoting economic development initiatives. His hope is for these initiatives to show the businesses community that the city wants to help them achieve growth. Three business speaker series events will be held this year in an effort to do just that. The first event, held on April 1, was very successful. The Mayor s office is hoping to build a better database of businesses located in Port Moody. Mayor Clay said he felt that business roundtable events didn t provide a large enough audience to achieve this, so his office decided to reach out to a broader audience through a larger forum, in addition to roundtable initiatives organized by the Economic Development Committee. Mayor Clay reported that the theme of the next business summit event will likely be greening your business. He said that once the event details are worked out, he will bring it back to the committee for input and assistance. Chamber of Commerce: Economic Profile and Partnership Opportunities 5.2 Mr. Mike Hind provided an overview of the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber has more than 900 members throughout the Tri-Cities and has recently hired a public policy advisor to research various issues and provide the Chamber Board with information and policy recommendations. Mr. Hind reported that the Chamber Economic/Business Development Committee is planning two large events this year. The first, tentatively set for May 27, will be a transportation forum entitled Evergreen Line 2016 and Beyond. Presenters will include representatives of Translink, the president of the Surrey business improvement association, among others. Mr. Hind asked to have a representative of the City participate in the upcoming transportation forum to discuss the Official Community Plan concepts and processes. Councillor Dilworth inquired about the possibility of a member of this committee sitting on the Chamber Economic Development Committee and vice versa. It was agreed that this would be beneficial. Ms. Desiree Dupuis outlined some of the initiatives being looked at by the Chamber Economic Development Committee. She volunteered to represent the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce on this committee. Mr. Hind said that, traditionally, the Chamber has promoted one event per day during Small Business Week in October, but the Economic Development Committee April 2, 2014 # File: /2014

5 5 details of this year s plans have yet to be determined. It was agreed that the October 22 Spike Awards event should be included as one of the Chamber s events during that week. Mayor Clay and Mike Hind left the meeting at this point Annual Work Plan Subcommittee Reports 5.3 Councillor Dilworth provided an overview of the finalized work plan and reported that it had been approved by Council. 5.4 Health and Wellness: Robin Matthews-Kanhai explained that planning is going well for the Health and Wellness Forum scheduled for May 21. Staff will work with the sub-committee on an invitation template and Councillor Dilworth will work with the Communications Division on a press release. Tourism: Councillor Dilworth said that a meeting will be set for mid- May. City Beautification: Councillor Dilworth reported that the first meeting was held last week. A report will be provided in May. Business Summit: Given that the Mayor s office has some events being planned, it was agreed that this committee would not plan a summit for this year, but would continue researching and providing support to the Mayor s office with regard to the business speaker series. Roundtable 5.5 Members provided updates on their various events and activities. 6. Information 7. Adjournment Councillor Dilworth adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Economic Development Committee April 2, 2014 # File: /2014

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7 Spike Award Winners 2012 Spike Award Winners 2011 Spike Award Winners 2010 Spike Award Winners Arts in Business Award Winner Gibson MMA Honourable Mention Chomp Vegan Eatery Arts in Business Award Winner Caffe Divano Honourable Mention Chomp Vegan Eatery Arts in Business Award Winner Veracis Meditation and Wellness Centre Honourable Mention Caffe Divano Arts in Business Award Winner Caffe Divano Finalists Veracis Wellness and Beadworks Street Appeal Award Winner Rocky Point Ice Cream Honourable Mention SOKO Tea House Customer Service Award Winner Healing Cedar Wellness Honourable Mention Port Moody Auto & Air Honourable Mention Port Moody Travel Environmental Sustainability Winner Chomp Vegan Eatery Honourable Mention Around My House Consignment Technology and Innovation Winner Leading Edge Consulting Honourable Mention Optimum Family Chiropractic Street Appeal Award Winner Gallaghers Coffee Bar Honourable Mention Thrifty Foods Technology and Innovation Winner Newport Dental Clinic Honourable Mention Coast Pacific Wire and Alarms Customer Service Award Winner Healing Cedar Wellness Honourable Mention Veracis Meditation Sustainability Award Winner Chomp Vegan Eatery Honourable Mention SHARE d Treasures Thrift Store Street Appeal Award Winner The Village Toy Shop Honourable Mention Vivio Flower Gallery Technology and Innovation Winner Pacific Coast Terminals Honourable Mention Click-Right Computers Customer Service Award Winner By Berit Boutique Honourable Mention Mint Hair Lounge Environmental Award Winner Inlet Seafoods Honourable Mention Thrift Foods Street Appeal Award Winner Pajos at Rocky Point Park Finalists Around My House, The Village Toy Shop, Elderberry Floral Design Technology and Innovation Winner Hogan s Restaruant and Lounge Finalists Around My House, Pacific Coast Terminals Customer Service Award Winner Tr-Tech Electrical Finalists TDH Plumbing Environmental Award Winner Around My House Finalists The Runner s Den, Rocky Point Kayak Tourist Destination Winner Pajo s at Rocky Point Honourable Mention Chapandaz Restaurant Employer of Choice Winner Browns Social House Honourable Mention Thrifty Foods Tourist Destination Winner Rehanah s Roti Trinidadian Food Honourable Mention Rocky Point Kayak One Minute Pitch Winner Three Sixty Financial Group Tourist Destination Winner Rocky Point Kayak Honourable Mention The Boathouse Restaurant One Minute Pitch Winner Innovative Fitness Customer Service Award Winner Skindulgence Finalists Veracis Wellness and Beadworks One Minute Pitch Winner Roxy Design Home Based Business Winner Knight Shutter Photography Honourable Mention Kinderbooks One Minute Pitch Winner City Green Solutions

8 8 Arts In Business This business integrates art and culture into their commercial operation. Street Appeal 2013 Award Categories This business puts their best face forward to make a curbside statement. Customer Service This business provides exceptional customer service to individuals and/or other businesses. Sustainability This business is committed to meeting the needs of future generations with their environmental best practices. Technology and Innovation This business is technologically innovative while embedding sustainable best practices. Tourist Destination This business has established itself as somewhere you would most likely take out-of town visitors. New! Employer of Choice With a strong corporate culture that cares for employees and community, this business is a model of corporate social responsibility. New! Home-Based Business Most notable home-based business of the year.

9 9 Economic Development Committee 2014 Meeting Agenda & Events Plan January February March April May June Meetings Committee Orientation Committee Welcome Work Plan Discussion High Tech Park Presentation Work Plan Finalization Economic Development Roles & Responsibilities/ Business Breakfast Series Chamber of Commerce: Economic Profile / Partnership Opportunities Health and Wellness Forum Plan Health and Wellness Forum Spike Award Discussion (Award Categories/Program) Food and Beverage Roundtable Planning Tourism Sub-Committee Report High Tech Park Council Feedback Health and Wellness Forum - Debrief Presentation City s Way-finding Initiatives & Strategy Economic Profile Final review Food and Beverage Roundtable Planning Deliverables Events Council-adopted Work Plan High Tech Park EDC Report to Council EDC Recommendations: Economic Profile Business Connections Breakfast: April 1, 2014 Tourism - EDC Report to Council Health and Wellness Forum: May 21, 2014 EDC Recommendations: Way- finding July August September October November December Meetings Business Web-Site Review Engaging Youth in Economic Development Food and Beverage Roundtable Planning High Tech Park Update Spike Awards Winners Selection/Committee Participation Staff Presentation Master Transportation Plan Food and Beverage Roundtable Planning Spike Award Final Program Review Beautification Task Force Report EDC Sub-Committee Final Reports Spike Award Debrief Annual Report Discussion Annual Report Review Deliverables EDC Recommendations: Web-site EDC Recommendations: Master Transportation Plan EDC Recommendations: Beautification Report EDC Annual Report Received by Council Events Business Connections BBQ: July 7 th or 14 th, 2014 Food and Beverage Roundtable Spike Awards: Oct 22, 2014 Small Business Week

10 10 Economic Development Committee 2014 Work Plan: Progress Tracking Focus Area Key Activities and Deliverables Status Beautification Appoint a member of the Committee to participate on the Beautification sub-committee of the Community Care Committee and provide regular updates to the Economic Development Committee. In Progress member appointed Business Web-site Review and provide recommendations for web-site updates to the City s Business Section. Economic Profile Review and provide comments on the Economic Profile being prepared by the Tri-Cities Chamber of Commerce. Engaging Youth in Economic Development Explore opportunities to increasing youth involvement in economic development. Evergreen Line Project Liaison Appoint a member of the Committee to attend the Evergreen Line Business Committee and provide regular updates to Committee. In Progress member appointed Food and Beverage Roundtable Host a roundtable to seek insights into the challenges and opportunities experienced in Port Moody s food and beverage industry. Health and Wellness Forum Organize and convene a health and wellness forum as an initial step towards fostering greater integration of health services and establishing Port Moody as a leading centre for integrative health care. In Progress event planning underway High Tech Park Review the work completed in 2013 and provide advice to Council on recommended next steps. Complete; next steps are to proceed with recommended direction Master Transportation Plan Receive a presentation of the City s Master Transportation Plan and provide advice to Council as appropriate. Tourism Way-finding Review the work completed in 2013 and provide advice to Council on recommended next steps. Receive an update on the City s wayfinding initatives and provide recommendations to Council as appropriate. Spike Awards Host the 2014 Spike Awards. In Progress event planning underway