June 15, 2009 - District of Mission

Municipal Forest — 50 th Year Anniversary
Introduction and Overview
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Mission
ON THE FRASER
BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
www. mission.ca
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
The District of Mission economic development office was
created in July of 2003. The office oversees and coordinates
economic development and tourism and film activities in the
District of Mission.
Staff activities are guided by the District of Mission economic
development select committee, an advisory body to Council. The committee consists of community
representation from the following sectors / organizations:
- Education
- Tourism
- Commercial/Retail
- Community Development Agencies
- Manufacturing
- Community at Large
- Downtown Business Association
- Mission Regional Chamber of
Commerce
MAJOR INITIATIVES OR PROJECTS
➢ Facilitated the sale and development of industrial buildings in the Silver Creek Industrial Park,
and elsewhere in Mission.
➢ Partnered in the award winning Circle Farm Tour program.
➢ Sponsored the Mission Visitor Guide.
➢ Advertised Mission in the Vancouver Coast & Mountain Travel Experience Guide, Fishin'
Canada and the Western Investor.
➢ Served 110 business clients.
➢ Promoted Mission at a variety of industry Trade Shows, (Outdoor Adventure Show and the
Hotel Investment Show).
➢ Continued with the implementation of the Mission economic development strategy.
Mission Economic Development
34033 Lougheed Highway
Mission, BC V2V 5X8
Tel: (604) 820-3789 Fax (604) 820-6738
edc@mission.ca www.mission.ca/edc
Mayor Atebe with "Stone Cold" Steve Austin while he
was in town filming his new movie titled "Damage".
2008 Annual Report - District of Mission