We thank everyone who attended the 2010 Economic Assembly! It was a great success due to the engagement of all delegates.
Please leave a comment with any additional ideas/actions/strategies that you would like to be included in our analysis. If you prefer to remain anonymous, you can send them to officemanager@antigonisharea.com
We look forward to the ongoing process and continuing the efforts of the Assembly!
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…on depopulation…
“…my business sells less here but my wages and costs are going up. We had to grow sales and efficiency and find markets elsewhere at the same time…” – Daniel Ross, Ross Screenprint Ltd.
…on assets…
Broadband almost everywhere.
Access to lots of space
Strong community volunteers
Lots of educated students if we can start getting them co-op’d
…on solutions…
Replace the social function of the Church – We’re losing steadily a tradition that dressed us up, got us together and bridged gaps of all ages of our community.
Integrate, expect contribution of all the people in the community
Change the vision of Education for all public funded/sponsored institutions to prepare all students for a life here with an education that could take them anywhere
- more skilled workers
- more infrastructure
- unified attitude shift
- identify Hot Spots / Key Assets in the region
- enhance our impression on people that come here
- community welcome packages that has everyone included in preparing
- better governance
- willingness to change now instead of reacting later
- expediate business investment process – cut red tape
- educate our youth of career paths here. http://brightcareerfutures.ca/
- redefine community so everyone feels a part of it
- Make immigration easier
- Engage new volunteers that are never asked