ABOUT THE PROJECT
Cochrane’s Economic Recovery Task Force will collaborate with local business, community organizations and provincial and federal governments to create opportunities to support our local economy.
Membership
- Town’s Business Development Manager (lead)
- Finance Manager
- Mayor and two Councillors
- One Cochrane Chamber of Commerce representative
- One Cochrane Tourism representative
- One Business Advisory Network representative
- One Developer Liaison Group representative
- One Rotary Club of Cochrane representative
The Task Force will:
- Monitor, evaluate and manage the sustainability and wellness of the business community.
- Focus on economic relief measures to support Cochranites and local businesses during and after the COVID-19 outbreak.
- Collaborate with other orders of government, the local business community and the community at-large as needed on ways to support local as they rebuild.
- Make recommendations to Administration and Council that will target Town-specific actions to provide an environment poised recovery.
- Coordinate with the Social Task Force to engage with mental health industry for opportunities to support business owners and stakeholders
- Coordinate with the Social Task Force to provide opportunities Social economic development.
- Work with the Emergency Command Centre to coordinate the reopening on non-essential services and large-scale events as directed by Alberta Health Services.
Upcoming Events
Due to COVID-19, public engagement is virtual for this project.
Timeline
Current Activity
The Town launched Open & Safe June 22, 2020
- Read the release: TASK FORCE LAUNCHES LOCAL SHOP SAFE CAMPAIGN
- Business sign up: cochrane.ca/ShopCochrane
Your Input
PROVIDE YOUR INPUT
Community involvement and participation in the Economic Recovery Task Force is integral to its success. This project relies heavily on stakeholder involvement to ensure a “made-in-Cochrane” approach to our unique business needs and challenges.
This project is ongoing. Please check back for opportunities to participate.