Rural communities all face some form of economic decline, and the Town of Grand Valley is hosting town hall meetings to discuss how best to tackle the problem.
Through sponsorship from town council, the Economic Development Committee (EDC) is hosting two meetings – on May 28 at 10am and at 7pm – at the community centre.
“The purpose is to engage, and ask the community at large, for their assistance in shaping the future,” officials stated in a press release. “With grass roots participation we will be able to solidify a sustainable strategic economic plan for Grand Valley.”
In the winter of 2014 the EDC started building a plan for economic and social development. Community surveys, town hall meetings, and 13 social group meetings later, the EDC has concluded its research.
“The next step is to present and discuss the framework for a multi-year strategic plan,” officials state. “It is now time for the community to shape the plan into a set of actions that will transform our community.”
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