1. Results overview

2. Survey Background & Reading Graphs in This Presentation
Overview
Survey Background & Reading Graphs in This Presentation
Use of Economic Development Plans
Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development
Priority Sectors
Consultations on Economic Development plans
Diverse Partnerships
Most Common Forms of Partnerships
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3. Survey Background
Survey designed in partnership with the Union of BC Municipalities’ Community Economic Development Committee
Following similar surveys in 2009 and 2016
In the field from September 10th to October 19th
Covered ec dev priorities, challenges, assets, and approaches
322 partial responses
232 core responses
167 complete
An infographic and Top 12 Summary can be found at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment
For a copy of the complete results,
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4. Reading Graphs in This Presentation
How do you read the results of economic development surveys?
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5. Reading Graphs in This Presentation
How do you read the results of economic development surveys?
Estimate
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6. Reading Graphs in This Presentation
How do you read the results of economic development surveys?
95% confidence interval
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7. Reading Graphs in This Presentation
How do you read the results of economic development surveys?
Non-significant difference
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8. Reading Graphs in This Presentation
How do you read the results of economic development surveys?
Significant difference
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9. Use of Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents who have and use an economic development plan
62% have a plan
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10. Use of Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents who feel their approaches are “very effective” or “somewhat effective”
Having a poorly-designed plan is comparable to having no plan at all
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11. Use of Economic Development Plans: Resources
The Strategic Planning Toolkit
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Plan and Measure”
Building on a Community’s Assets to Create an Economic Development Strategy
Grassroots Economic Development Benefits Island Municipality
How the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw are Determining their Economic Future
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12. Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development
Percentage of local governments by external, mixed, and internal approaches
Local government are significantly more likely to do their economic development internally than to use external approaches
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13. Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development
Percentage of local governments by external, mixed, and internal approaches
Local government are significantly more likely to do their economic development internally than to use external approaches
External approaches
Regional ec dev organization/collaboration
Non-profit
Voluntary committee mandated by local government
Community Futures
Private contract or consultant
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14. Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development
Percentage of local governments by external, mixed, and internal approaches
Local government are significantly more likely to do their economic development internally than to use external approaches
External approaches
Regional ec dev organization/collaboration
Non-profit
Voluntary committee mandated by local government
Community Futures
Private contract or consultant
Internal approaches
Ec dev officer or department
Staff assigned to ec dev in addition to other duties
Related department not specific to ec dev
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15. Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development
Similar patterns hold in almost every region, except the Kootenay, where local government are more likely to use external approaches
Percentage of local governments by external and internal approaches
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16. Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development: Resources
Where to Start?
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Plan and Measure”
The Performance Measurement Toolkit
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Plan and Measure”
Leveraging Co-operation and Business Investment to Power Economic Development
How a Chamber of Commerce Pivoted Toward Economic Development
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17. Priority Sectors Number of priority sectors by region
The median number of priority sectors is three everywhere except the northern regions, where it jumps to six
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18. Priority Sectors Number of priority sectors by region
Tourism is a top-two priority sector in each region of B.C.
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19. Priority Sectors: Resources
Supporting B.C.’s Manufacturing Sector
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Develop Economic Sectors”
Business Attraction Toolkit
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Market Your Community”
Business Retention and Expansion
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Support Your Business Community”
Member & Non-Member Resources
at bceda.ca under “Resources”
Attracting Key Forestry Investors with Targeted Promotional Materials
Agri-Tourism Program Gives Farmers Access to New Revenue Streams
Targeted Revitalization through Economic Investment Zones
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20. Consultations on Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans
These are the types of groups who are consulted most often for economic development plans
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21. Consultations on Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans
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22. Consultations on Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans
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23. Consultations on Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans
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24. Consultations on Economic Development Plans
Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans
The types of groups who are most commonly consulted are also those who are most often partnered with.
Local businesses, 58% of the time
Chambers of commerce, 66%
Destination marketing or management organizations, 47%
Other local governments and/or regional districts, 61%
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25. Consultations on Economic Development Plans: Resources
Business Walks
at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Support Your Business Community”
Overcoming Disabilities and Mental Health Challenges to Attain Satisfying Employment
Growing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Rural B.C.
Government-to-Government Partnerships Create Industrial Development, Tax Revenue, and Jobs
Planning for the Workforce of Tomorrow Through Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships
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26. Diverse Partnerships
Percentage of respondents who feel their approaches are “very effective” or “somewhat effective”
34 percentage points
Respondents with more diverse partnerships were also more likely to feel effective.
Keep in mind, our data aren’t good enough to tell which way this relationship goes.
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27. Most Common Forms of Partnerships
Percentage of respondents by forms of partnership used
Less formalized forms of outreach are actually the preferred form of partnerships
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28. Partnerships: Resources
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29. Takeaways Does your plan need to be overhauled, updated, or written?
Could other groups be involved in delivering economic development services?
How are you supporting the priority sectors in your community?
Who do you consult about your economic development?
Who do you partner with?
Who might you have missed?
Are there major differences between your community and the ones in this survey?
What do these mean for you?
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30. Questions?
Comments?
An infographic and Top 12 Summary can be found at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment
For a copy of the complete results,
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