A strong strategic plan provides a roadmap for achieving community goals, guiding decision-making, and creating opportunities for sustainable growth. Join us for an engaging discussion on how strategic planning can help communities identify priorities, align resources, strengthen partnerships, and respond to emerging opportunities and challenges. This session will explore the key elements of effective community and economic development planning, the benefits of a community-driven approach, and how a well-crafted strategic plan can support long-term success.

Participants will also learn about the Ministry of Rural Affairs' upcoming free Strategic Planning Virtual Webinar Series, designed to help communities build the knowledge and tools needed to develop and implement meaningful strategic plans. Whether your community is beginning a new planning process or looking to refresh an existing plan, this session will provide valuable insights to help turn vision into action.

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Presented by:

Chloe Langlois,

Rural Economic Development Advisor Rural Policy and Economic Development Branch

Ministry of Rural Affairs.