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Firm
Expansion Project
Overview
In the survey results there were a number local firms that indicated
plans to expand their business - employment, land, buildings, equipments,
etc.
The short-term goals for this project included:
- Identify the needs and concerns of businesses and identify who
is addressing these issues.
- Research history of experiences of businesses that have previously
attempted expansion. This information will assist in dealing with
issues and removing barriers.
- React to survey results to create infrastructure for businesses
wishing to expand.
The long-term goals for the project are:
- Create resource information for the business community.
- Form focus groups involving entities (e.g. human resource services;
federal, provincial and civic governments; business facilitators;
financial services; private sector; etc.) in order to meet with
businesses in a confidential manner to provide support and information
as needed.
- Offer the above mentioned services to all businesses in the community
of Swift Current on an ongoing basis.
The expected outcome of this project will be for the committee to
earn the confidence of the business community and facilitate successful
business expansions.
Progress to Date
The Firms Expanding Committee worked with the City of Swift Current
in developing a tax free program for new and expanding business.
Additionally, once work began, labour attraction and retention began to pop up
time and again, therefore, a committee was formed to specifically
address related issues. The Chamber of Commerce is leading the new
Labour Attraction & Retention Committee. Activities have included
lunch and learn sessions, representative workforce
and immigration.
The following are press releases:
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April
2, 2005 -- Southside Co-op Upgrade Unveiled |
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March
5, 2005 -- Dynasoft Communications Grand Opening |
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February
26, 2005 -- LARC Explores Employee Shortage |
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February
12, 2005 -- Community Forum Will Address Labour Shortage |
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November
20, 2004 -- Wal-Mart To Fill Void Left By Zellers |
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October
29, 2004 -- SW Sask Pumped |
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October
16, 2004 -- New Subway For Downtown |
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July
23, 2004 -- New Franchise Coming to Swift |
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May
29, 2004 -- TR Truck Centre - Tillage Village Expansion In
The Works |
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May
7, 2004 -- We Are Sold Out |
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February
10, 2004 - Firms Expansion Committee Takes Action |
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January
24, 2004 -- City Approves Sale of Property For Strip Mall Development |
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November
- December, 2003 -- Jaquar Oil Tools Inc. |
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November
1, 2003 -- Work Begins At New Credit Union Site |
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November
1, 2003 -- Successful Operation Moving Into Expanded Facilities |
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July/August,
2003 -- Clear Choice for Local Business |
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July
5, 2003 -- Jay Dee Equipment Expands |
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June
28, 2003 -- Business Relocating to Swift Current |
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May
3, 2003 -- $8 million for Downtown |
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March
8, 2003 -- Tax Incentives for New and Expanding Businesses |
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February
8, 2003 -- Expansion Committee Busy |
To get involved with the Firm Expansion project committee, call
project co-ordinator Chuck Thompson at (306) 773.7285, or contact
us.
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