ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Economic Development Department has one staff member - Economic Development Officer. The Economic Development Department has reviewed and is revisiting the Land Use Plan (LUP). This is an important document as members of Adams Lake Indian Band identified some of their preferences and priorities within the broader initial phases of the Comprehensive Community Strategic Plan (CCSP) especially with respect to economic development information and land related information. The focus on Land Use Planning and the CCSP will aid the Economic Development Department in developing and protecting lands and advancing economic and business development opportunities. The Economic Development Department has been creating and drafting several land, sewer, water, Land Development and Land Governance Policies and Procedures. The Economic Development Officer has been looking at a number of structural and document adjustments that affect how West Harbour Village is managed, operated and what is required for future development of West Harbour Village. Again, this required looking at ALIB’s comprehensive community plan with the economic development strategy as a cornerstone. The Economic Development Officer ensured that any leasing and sales at West Harbour Village was followed and adhered to guidelines. There is a focus on developing new homes for sale at West Harbour Village that looks at financial returns and economic opportunity. Meetings and discussions have been held with several builders. The anticipated construction activity and sales will be 3 new homes this year. The key areas of focus for economic development is based on the principles for preserving land, resources, and culture for future generations including: the management, administration, governance, control, and regulation of landlord and tenant matters on ALIB lands; lands, resources, including their protection, conservation, management and development; agriculture; and the licensing and regulations of businesses.
Expand and create a climate that supports business opportunities Communicate employment, tourism, and business opportunities to the Membership Create an Economic Development Policy Advance an Economic Development Steering Committee Develop a 5 year and a long-term economic development strategy with ALIB community involvement and their input Assist with economic development opportunities for its entrepreneurs; and Continue to support Administration with proposal writing.
To this end, the Economic Development Department is seeking funding to prepare a Three to Five-year Community Economic Development Plan to reconfirm and/or adjust ALIB’s economic vision, functions, goals and strategies for Adams Lake Indian Band that is inclusive of a comprehensive community consultation process. The goals and deliverables of the strategy development process will provide a three to five-year Economic Development Strategy with goals, objectives, strategies, activities, costs and implementation schedule (including recommendations on sector targets and marketing), partnerships and action plans. A few projects are currently in the planning and design stage which will have a significant impact on construction expenditures and asset accumulation when they move to their implementation phase. These projects are expected to begin within the horizon of an economic development strategy. The Economic Development Department has been working to promote a healthy and prosperous future to ensure the continued existence of ALIB as a strong political, social, and cultural community and ensuring that environmental quality and social harmony objectives are in the decision making process so that the cultural heritage of Adams Lake can be maintained for future generations.
There is a focus on building capacity with members of Adams Lake Indian Band to support initiatives based on business rationale and tourism activities. The goal for the Economic Development in 2020
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