Two Hills Regional Economic Development Capacity Building Project

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The primary reason for this project is to lay the groundwork that will support economic development , diversification , and growth within the Two Hills region . The region boasts a variety of economic sectors including an active oil and gas industry , an innovative and growing manufacturing sector , agriculture , transportation and trades . Combined with our proximity to post - secondary and trades colleges , our location is ideal for growing families and building an educated labour force . However , given the global economic downturn and inflation , it has been challenging to attract and retain businesses and residents to our communities and region which is critical to economic development and diversification . To address this concern , we are undertaking the Two Hills Region Economic Development Capacity Building Initiative to address economic growth barriers and revitalize the economic landscape of our community and region . This project will build on the town ' s Strategic Economic Development Plan , develop strategic partnerships that attract investments in businesses and industries , and attract new families by leveraging our unique advantages . As part of this plan , we have 6 focused on economic development preparedness through the completion of several action items including a regional labor force assessment , community wide visualization plan , and business assessment and plans . To advance and solidify our economic foothold , we now require dedicated resources and tools to foster our economic resilience and competitiveness . For too long , we have relied on internal municipal resources to complete necessary work in segmented pieces off the corner of our desks . The results have been fragmented and lacking at times . Our proposed initiative will focus on the creation of an economic development officer position , economic development training , and planning and implementation of economic development strategies . Combined , these critical elements of economic development will support community sustainability and will ensure the Two Hills region has a strong , strategic plan to guide and promote economic development and community growth . The Two Hills Region Economic Development Capacity Building Initiative will include the following scope of work : 1 . Strategic economic development plan which will include to sustainable growth strategy development 2 . Infrastructure gap assessment 3 . Labour force gap assessment including community engagement and workshops 4 . Sustainable growth strategy implementation The initiative will also include economic development training , and development of an economic development officer position . This will not be the responsibility of the Contractor , but the aforementioned four deliverables will inform the role of the EDO . Grant reporting support is required as well . See more