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Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsThe summit will be at The ACT on Oct. 11Maple Ridge News StaffYet another summit is coming to Maple Ridge, as part of city council’s ongoing effort to tackle some of the big-ticket issues plaguing the city.This Economic Development Summit will give city council a chance to hear directly from business, economic, government, and community leaders.Previously, the city held summits about the problems of climate change and housing affordability, in its three-part Leadership Summit Series.The Economic Development Summit will be hosted by Mayor Dan Ruimy and city council at The ACT Arts Centre on Wednesday, Oct. 11.READ ALSO: Move toward ‘economic reconciliation’ must also come with healingBrenda Bailey, BC Minister of Jobs, Economic Development and Innovation, will open the summit as the keynote speaker.As part of the summit, there will also be two panel discussions, which will be moderated by Business Council of British Columbia CEO Laura Jones.The first of these sessions will be called “Unpacking our City and Region’s Competitive Advantage” and will discuss how Maple Ridge can utilize its fast-growing development to better manage the local economy and booming population.“Maple Ridge is one of the fastest growing cities in the region, growing twice the rate as the rest of Canada, and is now home to 95,000 people,” said Ruimy.“We also expect to see a further growth of 23 per cent by 2040, so now’s the time to take stock, and find ways to ensure our success in attracting and retaining businesses, and with our central location, ensure our role as an important regional economic hub,” he said.READ ALSO: Provincial unemployment drops, but economic struggles on the horizonThe second session is “Business Retention and Expansion – Support for Local Businesses,” which will try and determine best practices for attracting more businesses to the city.“By ensuring a strong economy we enable investments into critical community infrastructure for the benefit of our residents and taxpayers,” said Ruimy.More information on the Economic Development Summit on Oct. 11 is available at www.mapleridge.ca/summit.Be Among The First To KnowCreate a free account today, and start receiving free newsletters.Dialogue and debate are integral to a free society and we welcome and encourage you to share your views on the issues of the day. We ask that you be respectful of others and their points of view, refrain from personal attacks and stay on topic. To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our&nbsp;Community Guidelines.More from Today in B.C. &gt;

Skip to contentHomeLocal NewsThe summit will be at The ACT on Oct. 11Maple Ridge News StaffYet another summit is coming to Maple Ridge, as part of city council’s ongoing effort to tackle some of the big-ticket issues plaguing the city.This Economic Development Summit will give city council a chance to hear directly from business, economic, government, and community leaders.Previously, the city held summits about the problems of climate change and housing affordability, in its three-part Leadership Summit Series.The Economic Development Summit will be hosted by Mayor Dan Ruimy and city...

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