Four area governments have come together to uncover a strategy of attracting and retaining work forces in the Northwest.
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Business-walk surveys have highlighted the subject as a major issue in Terrace, Prince Rupert and Kitimat. The three municipalities, along with the Regional District of Kitimat Stikine, recently partnered to address the problem regionally, and have now retained a consultant to help begin the process.
Over the next few months Munro-Thompson Communications will determine a research-based approach for marketing the Northwest as an attractive location for working professionals and other potential residents.
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“Local business walk surveys…suggest that attraction and retention of employees is an issue facing local businesses and industry,” Paul Vendittelli, Prince Rupert’s manager of transportation and economic development said in a press release. “This plan is being developed to help meet these needs, and strengthen our regional economy.”
More to come.
quinn@terracestandard.com
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