Economic Development Sub-Committee

That the nominations for the Chair of the Economic Development Subcommittee be closed.

That the nominations for Vice-chair of the Economic Development Subcommittee be closed.

That the agenda for the January 9, 2017 meeting of the Economic Development Sub-Committee be approved as circulated.

That Item EDS 18-001, dated January 9, 2018 regarding the Proposed 2018 Regional Agriculture and Agri-Food Value Chain Business Retention and Expansion Study 2018, be received.

That Item EDS 18-003, dated January 9, 2018 regarding the Economic Development Transitional Funding Program – Year 1 Progress Report and Signed MOU from the Town of New Tecumseth, be received.

That Item EDS 18-004 dated January 9, 2018 regarding an update on investment attraction and lead generation activities, be received.

That Item EDS 18-005, dated January 9, 2018 regarding the manufacturing labour market analysis initiative, be received.

That Item EDS 18-006, dated January 9, 2018 regarding an update on corporate engagement activities, including the 2nd Annual Manufacturers’ Forum, be received.

That Item EDS 18-007, dated January 9, 2018 regarding an update on the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund, be received; and That the Economic Development Sub-Committee recommends the approval of the changes to the Simcoe County Tourism Development Fund (SCTDF) Guidelines and Application process, as outlined in Item EDS 18-007.

That the January 9, 2018 meeting of the Economic Development Sub- Committee be adjourned at 1:16 p.m.