Strategic Planning - Bracebridge

Strategic Planning for *The Town of Bracebridge:

* **Sent on behalf of the Economic Development Department, Town of Bracebridge.

*The Town of Bracebridge is beginning a strategic planning process. Part of this process calls for input from various stakeholders in the community. The objective of the plan process is meant to help get a better understanding of Bracebridge’s future through two working documents:
1. a Community-based Strategic Plan that will be used by the Town of Bracebridge as a means to establish annual priorities/progress reports and department business plans; and
2. a Community Adjustment Plan that will outline the activities required to create and sustain employment opportunities and diversify the local economy.

A critical aspect to a successful planning process is to get input from Town residents and business owners. We will be formally launching the public consultation on May 5th and the period of input will be until June 11th . There will be a large number of ways in which the community can participate including online surveys, leaving telephone messages, internet discussion boards, one-on-one stakeholder interviews, focus groups and submission of briefs.

After the draft documents are completed over the summer, a Public Open House will be held to present findings, answer questions and incorporate further input. It is anticipated that the Open House will take place in September. Bracebridge views seasonal residents as an important group from which to receive feedback.

For more information, or to provide your input, contact:*Jill Harris** **Economic Development Assistant, Economic Development Department** **Town of Bracebridge** **1000 Taylor Court** **Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1R6** ***jharris@town.bracebridge.on.ca* <mailto:jharris@town.bracebridge.on.ca>** **Phone: 705-645-5264 Ext. 227** **Fax: 705-645-1262*