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Smoky River Regional Economic Development
The Smoky River Regional Economic Development board was established to help strengthen the economy of the region. Their mandate is as follows:
a) To develop and implement an Economic development Action Plan for the Smoky River Region
b) To promote existing resources and encourage new commercial and industrial development
c) To assist existing commercial and industrial businesses with proposed expansion or diversification projects
d) To develop marketing tools for the attraction of new economic ventures and promotion of existing programs and services
Vision Statement
Smoky River Region will be a unified community that provides quality living, diversified employment opportunities, and the infrastructure and amenities necessary to sustain a vibrant lifestyle for generations to come.
Mission
Smoky River Regional Economic Development maintains and continues to develop the region as a sustainable, united community that encourages new growth, supports existing businesses and ongoing improvements to the quality of life for all residents.
2010 - 2012 Smoky River Regional Economic Development Strategic Plan
Board of Directors
Val Viens (Chair) - Girouxville member at large
Robert Brochu (Vice Chair) - Administrative Authority elected official|
Rene Blanchette - Municipal District of Smoky River member at large
Bruce Brulotte - McLennan member at large
Bruce Chumboryk - McLennan member at large
John Coy - Rotating elected representative (Donnelly)
Lorraine Desaulniers - Falher member at large
Danny Dion - Donnelly member at large
Fancis Lessard - Municipal District of Smoky River member at large
Kimber Mader - Falher member at large
Monique Rochon - Municipal District of Smoky River member at large
The Board of Directors meet monthly, normally on the fouth Tuesday of the month, at the Municipal District of Smoky River Council Chambers at 7pm.
Should you have any questions regarding economic development in the Smoky River Region, please contact Jennifer Moore, Economic Development Officer, at 780-837-6794 or email
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Smoky River Tourist Association
Smoky River Tourist Association - also known as Tourisme Smoky River Tourism was registered as a society instablished in 1995. The Association works with the five municipalities (Village of Donnelly, Village of Girouxville, Town of Faher, Town of McLennan and the M.D. of Smoky RIver #130) to promote the region in all aspects of tourism services.
Membership to the association is made up of the municipalities, businesses and individual members from across the region and who have an interest in travel and tourism services.
The Association operates the regional Visitor Information Centre and hires staff during the summer months. Montly meetings are held each month on the third Wednesday of the month in conjunction with the Falher & Area Chamber of Commerce.
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