What Is Economic Development?

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A simple definition is business and tourism development. Black Diamond’s Economic Development is:
    A support system for existing businesses
    Marketing initiatives to attract visitors and new businesses
    Partnerships with other communities
    Community events

Who Is The Town Of Black Diamond's Economic Development Committee (EDC)?
In 2003, the Town established the EDC, made up of community volunteers and representatives, to respond to the town's growing needs for attention and support in business and tourism development. The EDC, under the leadership of Town Council, consists of the following members:
Brian Cunning, Chair and Public At Large
Mike Ross, Council Representative
Barb Froud, Diamond Valley Chamber of Commerce Representative
Betty Paul, Commercial Business Owner
Alan Noble, Home-Based Business Owner
Dennis Whitaker, Public At Large
Jim Haldane, Public At Large

As one of the more recent committee members, Jim Haldane said, “ I decided to become a member to encourage an increase in Green Energy and to attract more light industry from that sector.”
Alan Noble became a volunteer member because, although he has lived here for fifteen years, he wanted to learn more about his community and become more involved in it.
If you would like to follow the activities of Black Diamond’s EDC you can visit the website at:
www.town.blackdiamond.ab.ca to see the impressive list of accomplishments and partnerships this volunteer committee have achieved.
The EDC continues to implement marketing strategies to promote the town as a destination for visitors world wide and they continuously work to improve the quality of life in Black Diamond by:
    Building and maintaining partnerships
    Increasing our assessment base
    Ensuring that our infrastructure and services are in place
    Ensuring business sustainability
    Raising the profile of the Town of Black Diamond.

Without the effort and time spent by volunteers such as these representatives this community would not thrive and flourish.