STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN - Marathon

Strategic Objectives
5. Logistics/Transportation Route Development
Based on geographic location and current logistics infrastructure, Marathon is well situated to create
new business development based on these factors.
Activity Action Timing
Alternative transportation
circle route – Marathon
to Pic River.
Conduct feasibility work on the potential of
this route option.
2014
Commercial
Transportation
Service Centre.
Logistics Infrastructure
Gap Analysis
Conduct feasibility work on the potential of
establishing a Commercial Transportation
Service Centre in Marathon.
Apply for Government Funding to
undertake a gap analysis to determine what
infrastructure upgrades are required to ensure
that Marathon is a serviceable location for
business development.
2013
1st quarter, 2012
6. Airport Development
Utilize the Marathon Airport as a catalyst to attract new business development.
Activity Action Timing
Re-explore
the potential
of establishing
commercial air
service at the
Marathon Airport.
• Seek approval from Council to pursue this initiative.
• Develop a potential prospect list.
• Make contact with identified prospects
and determine their level of interest.
• Based on response levels, determine a go/no go decision.
2011
2011
2012
2012
Marathon Economic Development Corporation
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Strategic Action Plan