Plan Surrey 2013: Official Community Plan

PLANSURREY 2013 | OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

E2 Employment, Investment and Innovation

E2 POLICIES: General

E2.1 Develop, implement and maintain a coordinat- ed economic development strategy in the con- text of federal, provincial and regional econom- ic development programs, plans and objec- tives.

Ensure high-quality, business in- novation and diversified employ- ment and investment opportuni- ties A high quality, sustainable economy deliv- ers broad access to rewarding jobs in sec- tors of the economy that continue to grow and thrive into the future. Economic de- velopment policies that encourage invest- ment and support innovation are key to attracting and retaining the businesses that drive a sustainable, thriving local economy. The City of Surrey’s economic develop- ment strategy positions the City as an at- tractive location for investment, emphasiz- es post-secondary education and skills training and focuses on growing sectors such as clean energy, intensive value- added agriculture and advanced manufac- turing technologies.

In order to meet Objective E2, the City will:

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POLICIES—THEME E: ECONOMY