The District of Squamish has chosen a group of volunteers who will help advise the municipality on economic development.
On Aug. 20, the District announced it had formed an economic partner forum.
This group is comprised of representatives from 11 organizations, including public and private sectors, and not-for-profit organizations:
Capilano University
Futurpreneur BC
Provincial Government of B.C.
Quest University
Spring Activator
Squamish Chamber of Commerce
Squamish Downtown Business Improvement Association
Squamish Nation
Tourism Squamish
UBC Faculty of Applied Science
WorkBC Sea to Sky
“The combined knowledge and expertise of these partners is critical to our success in achieving our economic development goals. Building a vibrant local economy with a diversity of local job opportunities will require collaboration and each of these partners playing to their strengths and contributing their insights and talent. Building back from the pandemic and achieving our long term goals means that we need these voices at the table to deepen our understanding of the current business climate and develop plans to address the opportunities and challenges," said Mayor Karen Elliott in a news release.
"I have no doubt our community will benefit greatly from the collective insights of this team as we continue to navigate the best way forward."
The group will be joined by the District’s economic development officer, Kate Mulligan, and up to two additional District of Squamish staff.
Either Elliott or a councillor will be on the board to represent elected government.
