Results overview

Survey Background & Reading Graphs in This Presentation Overview Survey Background & Reading Graphs in This Presentation Use of Economic Development Plans Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development Priority Sectors Consultations on Economic Development plans Diverse Partnerships Most Common Forms of Partnerships 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 2

Survey Background Survey designed in partnership with the Union of BC Municipalities’ Community Economic Development Committee Following similar surveys in 2009 and 2016 In the field from September 10th to October 19th Covered ec dev priorities, challenges, assets, and approaches 322 partial responses 232 core responses 167 complete An infographic and Top 12 Summary can be found at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment For a copy of the complete results, e-mail economicdevelopment@gov.bc.ca 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 3

Reading Graphs in This Presentation How do you read the results of economic development surveys? 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 4

Reading Graphs in This Presentation How do you read the results of economic development surveys? Estimate 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 5

Reading Graphs in This Presentation How do you read the results of economic development surveys? 95% confidence interval 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 6

Reading Graphs in This Presentation How do you read the results of economic development surveys? Non-significant difference 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 7

Reading Graphs in This Presentation How do you read the results of economic development surveys? Significant difference 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 8

Use of Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents who have and use an economic development plan 62% have a plan 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 9

Use of Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents who feel their approaches are “very effective” or “somewhat effective” Having a poorly-designed plan is comparable to having no plan at all 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 10

Use of Economic Development Plans: Resources The Strategic Planning Toolkit at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Plan and Measure” Building on a Community’s Assets to Create an Economic Development Strategy Grassroots Economic Development Benefits Island Municipality How the Gwa’sala-’Nakwaxda’xw are Determining their Economic Future 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 11

Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development Percentage of local governments by external, mixed, and internal approaches Local government are significantly more likely to do their economic development internally than to use external approaches 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 12

Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development Percentage of local governments by external, mixed, and internal approaches Local government are significantly more likely to do their economic development internally than to use external approaches External approaches Regional ec dev organization/collaboration Non-profit Voluntary committee mandated by local government Community Futures Private contract or consultant 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 13

Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development Percentage of local governments by external, mixed, and internal approaches Local government are significantly more likely to do their economic development internally than to use external approaches External approaches Regional ec dev organization/collaboration Non-profit Voluntary committee mandated by local government Community Futures Private contract or consultant Internal approaches Ec dev officer or department Staff assigned to ec dev in addition to other duties Related department not specific to ec dev 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 14

Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development Similar patterns hold in almost every region, except the Kootenay, where local government are more likely to use external approaches Percentage of local governments by external and internal approaches 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 15

Internal or External Delivery of Economic Development: Resources Where to Start? at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Plan and Measure” The Performance Measurement Toolkit at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Plan and Measure” Leveraging Co-operation and Business Investment to Power Economic Development How a Chamber of Commerce Pivoted Toward Economic Development 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey

Priority Sectors Number of priority sectors by region The median number of priority sectors is three everywhere except the northern regions, where it jumps to six 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 17

Priority Sectors Number of priority sectors by region Tourism is a top-two priority sector in each region of B.C. 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 18

Priority Sectors: Resources Supporting B.C.’s Manufacturing Sector at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Develop Economic Sectors” Business Attraction Toolkit at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Market Your Community” Business Retention and Expansion at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Support Your Business Community” Member & Non-Member Resources at bceda.ca under “Resources” Attracting Key Forestry Investors with Targeted Promotional Materials Agri-Tourism Program Gives Farmers Access to New Revenue Streams Targeted Revitalization through Economic Investment Zones 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 19

Consultations on Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans These are the types of groups who are consulted most often for economic development plans 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 20

Consultations on Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 21

Consultations on Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 22

Consultations on Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 23

Consultations on Economic Development Plans Percentage of respondents by groups consulted in developing economic plans The types of groups who are most commonly consulted are also those who are most often partnered with. Local businesses, 58% of the time Chambers of commerce, 66% Destination marketing or management organizations, 47% Other local governments and/or regional districts, 61% 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 24

Consultations on Economic Development Plans: Resources Business Walks at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment under “Support Your Business Community” Overcoming Disabilities and Mental Health Challenges to Attain Satisfying Employment Growing the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs in Rural B.C. Government-to-Government Partnerships Create Industrial Development, Tax Revenue, and Jobs Planning for the Workforce of Tomorrow Through Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 25

Diverse Partnerships Percentage of respondents who feel their approaches are “very effective” or “somewhat effective” 34 percentage points Respondents with more diverse partnerships were also more likely to feel effective. Keep in mind, our data aren’t good enough to tell which way this relationship goes. 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 26

Most Common Forms of Partnerships Percentage of respondents by forms of partnership used Less formalized forms of outreach are actually the preferred form of partnerships 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 27

Partnerships: Resources 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 28

Takeaways Does your plan need to be overhauled, updated, or written? Could other groups be involved in delivering economic development services? How are you supporting the priority sectors in your community? Who do you consult about your economic development? Who do you partner with? Who might you have missed? Are there major differences between your community and the ones in this survey? What do these mean for you? 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 29

Questions? Comments? An infographic and Top 12 Summary can be found at gov.bc.ca/economicdevelopment For a copy of the complete results, e-mail economicdevelopment@gov.bc.ca 2018 B.C. Local Economic Development Survey 30