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Mayor's Task Force on Business Development Opportunities
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Background and Membership

In December 2011, Mayor Moore announced the creation of a Task Force to search for ways to support businesses and make it easier for businesses to succeed by reviewing municipal processes and identifying barriers and opportunities for local businesses. Chaired by Councillor Mike Forrest, membership included Councillors Dean Washington and Brad West; former Executive Director of the Urban Development Institute, Maureen Enser; Tri-City Chamber of Commerce President, Davide Fantillo; Downtown Business Improvement Association President, Lih-Ming Tam; and, business representative Chris Galer.

The Process and Consultation (see links on the left for details)

The Task Force considered deailed background information describing the role of economic development and chracteristics of businesses in Port Coquitlam. It obtained extensive public input including a business survey that revealed higher levels of satisfaction with the City's location, community image and customer services and higher concerns about the cost of land, fees and taxes. In October, it hosted a business forum to provide an opportunity for local businesses to network and be engaged in the work of the Task Force. The development community provided input on the City's development approval and implementation processes and an internal review of customer services contributed to the comprehensive report. 
The Task Force presented its report to Council at its meeting held April 8, 2013.

The Report to the Mayor from the Business Development Opportunities Task Force

The report includes seven recommendations, each of which is complemented by specific actions to be taken. Listed in priority order, they are:

For details, click here to download the report.

 
Last updated: April 11, 2013