The Diversified, Thriving Economy Advisory Committee (DTEAC) provides strategic advice, guidance, and recommendations to Council on matters related to attracting, retaining and expanding business investment to diversify the tax base and increase local employment, expanding training and education options to build the workforce that attracts innovative businesses, and exploring and maximizing tourism opportunities, all while promoting and protecting agricultural lands and uses. The key objectives of the DTEAC are to support economic growth and agricultural vitality by providing informed advice and strategic recommendations to Council.
Purpose
- Provide advice and recommendations on policies, programs, regulations and strategies pertaining to a diversified, thriving economy through the following actions:
- Contributing to the development of policies, programs, regulations and strategies that:
- promote business investment in the City of Maple Ridge;
- lead to expanded training and education opportunities;
- maximize tourism opportunities;
- promote agricultural activity and protection of agricultural lands.
- Advocating for the interests of both business and agriculture regarding City initiatives proposed by staff that affect economic development and/or agriculture.
- Monitoring, assessing, and providing feedback on ongoing performance indicators related to economic development and agriculture to support continuous improvement efforts.
- Contributing to the development of policies, programs, regulations and strategies that:
- Ensure that Diversified, Thriving Economy strategic goals are being considered in the organization’s decisions.
Get Involved
Please contact the Committee Clerk or Staff Liaisons Jeff Baker and David Purcell-Chung for more information.