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2 DECLARATION OF PECUNIARY OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Members were asked to declare any pecuniary or conflict of interest that they may have
with respect to the business itemized on the agenda, none were declared.
3 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES
3.1 Regular Meeting, May 16, 2012
The minutes of the previous Economic Development Task Force, held the 16 th day of
May 2012 were reviewed.
EDTF 12-0607-01 Moved by Glen Baillie
Seconded by Nicole Williamson
That the minutes of the May 16 th , 2012 Economic Development Task Force
meeting be accepted as presented.
Carried
4. DELEGATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
4.1 Martin Underwood – Exploratory Research Using an Inductive Approach to
Gain Background Information
Co-chairperson Underwood explained that deductive inquiry examined facts, figures
and numbers. Inductive inquiry was about talking to people, asking what they needed
and listening to their answers.
The focus of this presentation was to determine the industry types to research. Cochairperson
Underwood suggested that each industry could be researched by a team of
two members, one familiar with the industry and one unfamiliar to provide different
perspectives. Each industry would be divided into subgroups. The teams would include
information regarding interconnections between different types of industries as well as
looking for opportunities. Education for both the public and finding resources for the
industry would be sought. Additionally, clusters would be reported on and possible
connectivity between the clusters would be researched, then the team would present
their findings to the whole group. Concentric circles and interlinking within and between
industries will be documented. How we advertise and sell within Lambton Shores and
how we sell our municipality outside of Lambton Shores will also be a focus of the
research.
The goal would be to have some groups prepared to present within one month, with all
groups having presented within two months.
Within each category for study, the teams are to look at how they manifest locally and
further abroad. Some measured outcomes include the statistics for the gross domestic
product. It is also important to determine who our market is. Teams will identify
strengths and weaknesses as part of the research.
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