Tuesday, January 13, 2010
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2010: Summerside’s year to grow |
In the coming months, the office will be unveiling some new initiatives and technologies that it is hoped will create real advantage for the people and businesses in our community. Our keyword is “growth”, and our 2010 activities will assist in tapping into some new areas and tools for growth.
From ramping up our ambassador program, to using technology to assist in the matching of skilled people with new companies and opportunities, to a state-of-the-art site selection tool, we will be implementing some innovative tools that will provide our clients with the most accurate and readily available information on investment opportunities in Summerside. As well, the corporation will be launching several innovative policy and infrastructure programs designed to take advantage of our collective assets and make Summerside even more appealing than it is today.
If you want to get involved, or to learn more about these initiatives, please contact the office of Economic Development at miket@city.summerside.pe.ca or 902.432.1255.
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The Greening of Summerside |
We are all well aware of the advantages of the “green movement” and the importance it plays in the future of our environment. Investing in and having green technologies and infrastructure as part of a municipality’s arsenal of attributes is becoming more and more prevalent with companies both existing and potentials looking to invest in a community, and Summerside is positioning itself to be a leader in this regard. Read More »
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The “Next Generation”: Does Summerside have what it takes? |
In 2008, a firm that specializes in what attracts young knowledge workers – Next Generation Consulting – surveyed young professionals in eight U.S. cities. These interviews and focus groups with members revealed that they choose where to live based on the following seven indexes, listed in order of importance below. Read More »
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Summerside has partnered with the Provincial and Federal Governments and Summerside Regional Development Agency as the key infrastructure provider in an effort to grow the Health IT sector on the Island. Ranked 4th worldwide for Advanced Software Development by KPMG, Prince Edward Island has a vision to develop a world-class cluster of companies in the City of Summerside.
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Economic Development Indicators Update |
Click here to view the latest employment and construction economic indicators as of December 2009.
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To catch up on these stories:
Relocation of the government department to
Summerside underway
Funding boost for ADL
Summerside Raceway receives additional $275,000 for upgrades
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