Community Economic Development
The Economic Development Strategy for the Town of Fort Smith is set in the context of the community's vision, values and goals. We will seek to work with all possible partners to ensure success and development for everyone in our community and region.
The Economic Development Officer (EDO) position was created to facilitate the Town’s economic development activities with existing and new businesses. The EDO provides assistance to businesses and compiles important local and regional economic data. In addition, they coordinate with other Town departments and organizations on issues of planning, infrastructure and special events.
Core Functions:
- Strategic Marketing for the community
- Business Development and Retention
- Support business innovation and diversification
- Support Tourism and Visitor Attraction
- Support employee and resident retention and attraction
Economic Development Newsletter:
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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
- Economic Development Strategy
- Strategic Marketing Plan
- Fort Smith Branding Guide
- Fort Smith Job Creation Fund
- Fort Smith Jobs Board
- Conibear Park, Signage, and Amenities Vision and Design
- Youth Entrepreneur Program
- Fort Smith Cookie Crawl
- Fort Smith Small Business Week Celebrations
- Business Visits
- South Slave Tourism Development Workshops 2023
- Fort Smith Labour Market Development Plan - 2023 - 2027
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWSLETTERS
- Economic Development Newsletter - March 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/fortsmith/economic-development-newsletter-march-2023
- Economic Development Newsletter - January 2023 - https://mailchi.mp/32f4466225c3/happy-new-year
- Economic Development Newsletter - December 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/d4d17a1bb29e/fort-smith-economic-development-newsletter-december-2022
- Economic Development Newsletter - October 2022 - https://mailchi.mp/66bb50bf438d/small-business-week-2022
- Economic Development Newsletter - August 2022 - Part 2 - https://mailchi.mp/aa44fc078d5e/town-of-fort-smith-economic-development
- Economic Development Newsletter - August 2022 - Part 1 - https://mailchi.mp/f784df835af7/economic-development-newsletter-town-of-fort-smith
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Do you have some ideas, concerns or projects you want to chat about?
Feel free to give us a call, email or stop in for a visit!
Diane Seals
Economic Development Officer
Town Hall - 174 McDougal Road, Fort Smith, NT
867-872-8412