16-97 Economic Alliance

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Expanding Our Economies

The 16-97 Economic Alliance is managed by local and sub-regional economic development organizations working together to grow and diversify the regional economy of north central British Columbia.

The Alliance is supported from a wide range of businesses, industries, government and non-governmental organizations (including Aboriginal and First Nations) operating in north central BC.

The Alliance operates as a non-profit society and supported by annual paid dues from members and agencies believing the region derives economic benefit and advantage by strategic collaboration, networking, and cluster development and implementation. The Alliance owes its existence to a seed grant from the Province of British Columbia, and on-going support from the Regional District of Fraser Fort George. 

Alliance Members believe in the following guiding principles:

  • Inclusiveness, including Aboriginal involvement
  • Regional thinking
  • Business participation
  • Meaurement through benchmarking
  • Focus on economic clusters
  • Build regional advantages

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2009-2011 Action Plan

Introduction:
Members of the 16/97 Economic Alliance met in McBride, BC October 14 and 15 for networking and planning.  The intent was to develop a five year Strategic Plan for the organization.  Due to illness and other commitments, fewer members than expected (approximately 12) were able to participate throughout the two days.  Fortunately, this group included long-time members of the Alliance, more recently involved members, and some who were attending for the first time. 
With substantive discussion about the rationale for the Alliance and opportunities for its future, and with the support for an external facilitator for a two-hour planning session, this shorter-term, draft Action Plan was developed in lieu of a full Strategic Plan.
The actions outlined below are drawn from the McBride conversations, particularly the facilitated desires that the 16/97 Economic Alliance can be:
  • An active table of engagement for regional economic development practitioners
  • An effective venue for “intelligence sharing”
  • A venue for project development discussions and a catalyst for regional partnerships
  • An active community of practice/opportunity for professional development for regional economic development practitioners
  • Within the context of the Alliance’s broader focus on economic development, the Alliance itself can be a “cluster” of economic development practitioners

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Contact Information:


16/97 Economic Alliance Society

For Business, please contact Susan Stearns, Chair, at susans@cdfc.bc.ca;

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For Communications, please contact Sabrina Tylee at 1697economicalliance@cnc.bc.ca.

Website: www.1697economicalliance.ca