KEDA MEMBERS: Chair:
Barry Hvidston
RM of Cote #271 Administrator Vice Chair:
Joe Kozakewich
Financial Services
Affinity Credit Union Secretary / Treasurer:
Laura Lomenda
EDO, Town of Kamsack Representative Members:
Shylo Stevenson
Keeseekoose First Nation Gerald Marcoux-Shingoose
Cote First Nation Town Council Members:
Denise Wishnevetski-Grozik
Helen MacFarlane
Dot Davis Public at Large:
Audrey Horkoff
Previous ACRE Chair Ken Helmkay
Viterra Terry Horkoff
Oil & Gas Consultant Mark Christianson
Retired Odaria Moline
Retired Easton Moline
Retired Non-Members
Town of Kamsack
Staff Liaison Members:
Rona Seidle
Administrator Laura Lomenda
Economic Development Officer |  | In February 2006, Town Council created Kamsack Economic Development Committee (KEDC) under the leadership of the economic development officer. Its purpose is “to promote, expand and enhance the community development of the Town of Kamsack”. The committee met on a monthly basis (every second Thursday of the month). It is made up of 10 persons: three council members, three public-at-large members, one rep from Duck Mountain Loans Inc., one rep from the RM of Cote, the Town Administrator and the Town Economic Development Officer. In October, 2006 an advisory council was added to the committee. These members meet with the KEDC four times a year. The advisory committee is made up of persons with knowledge and connections that may not be available to the committee on a regular basis. The purpose of the advisory committee is to act as advisors and direction-leaders to the committee. It is a non-voting position, but the information is invaluable. In March, 2007, the committee was incorporated our committee as a non-profit organization, Kamsack Economic Development Authority Inc. (KEDA). Mission, Vision and Values KEDA's Mission: "to promote, expand and enhance the community development of the town." Vision: "to have Kamsack known as a growing, vibrant community of preference." Our values are stated as follows: The members of KEDA will work together for the purpose of achieving both our mission and our vision. All discussions will be dealt with the utmost confidentiality until deemed public knowledge. The projects undertaken by KEDA must have an economic impact for Kamsack. We will give preference to projects that have a regional economic impact as opposed to projects that only benefit the town. Local Initiative & Project Management: KEDA is responsible for initiating and managing local projects & programs that will enable the growth and development of Kamsack’s economy. Client Services: KEDA is responsible for assisting clients with the new and existing business needs. This includes providing information, preparation assistance or contact resourcing for: - Reports: demographics, statistics, local and regional profiles
- Applications: financial, grant, incorporations, Kamsack incentive programs
- Plans: business plans, marketing plans
- Marketing: KEDA is responsible for promoting the community of Kamsack and Kamsack businesses both locally and externally
Information Services and Education: KEDA will develop the capabilities and opportunities of local businesses as well as upgrading the skills of new and existing Kamsack businesses, entrepreneur and staff. We will accomplish this by taking a leading role and becoming the hub of information for Kamsack businesses, entrepreneurs, committees, organizations & residents. This will be accomplished by being active members of key community organizations for the purpose of gathering and providing information of Kamsack opportunities; and creating and managing a business resource centre at the office of the EDO and developing a quarterly business updates direct-mail newsletter for Kamsack. For more information on KEDA Inc., contact Laura Lomenda, Economic Development Officer for the Town of Kamsack at 542-3806. |
