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Whltby Froq Pross, Wednosday, Januazy 18, 19M5,Page 5 ~ I~ I - I.I.........___......_ g .11 IIm**,**, repottneaMI: JeI ~ ..__ _ _ _..... By Mke Kowalgkl A long-awaited report on how to brinj more business to Whitby is nearmg completion. Mayor Tom Edwards said last week that the «marketing stra- tegy» plan should be ready for Tow*n council's perusalt'airly moon. Being prepared by the econo- mic developnient departmnent, the report will suggest ways the Town can attract commercial and industrial investment. "Therd's no deadline, but the information I have is that it's almost-there,» said Edwards. Although under the direction of Town staff much of the report will be baseA on input received fromn a citizens',committee which advises council on economic development. Formned three years ago, the committee's creation was a maLJor plank of Edwards' 1991 election campaign platform. 1Members of the voluntary com- mittee -- which reports to council through economic development dietor Peter Lebel -- where chosen after responding to a newspaper advertisement. "They haven't compieted their mandate yet, which is helping the Town develop a marketing strategy,» said Edwards. bSince the report was not ready by the end of the previous coun- cil's- terni in Novemnber, the com- mittee was asked to continue in the role, hie explained. While an actual document that pelecan look at and read» wl* produced, Edwards said, he noted that «some of the stra- tegy» has' already been impie- mented. This bas included the pro- motional Camaigniwhich touts Whitby asnDurhm egon's «business centre» and last Sen- teniber's visit of Chinese officiais who are involved in business ventures with local firms. Members of the advisory com- mittee are automobile dealer Anne Nurse, John Duffy and Lynn Woods, past-presfdent, of the Whitby Chaxnber of Com- merce. Theî committee was originally cornprsed of five people,, but former members Joseph Butson and David Robins were dis- missed by council last year after nublicly questiàning the commit- ]Robins and Butson told The Pree Press- the committee had not been allowed te do its job of advising council on how to attract business to Whitby. They claimed the group's role was never clearly dlefined and that its input was often limited. However, bath mon praisod Lebel and neithor blamed the director for the committoe's role being allowe o d UfrWftfom its o riginal mandate as thoy under- sitood it. Edwards admitted, at the timo that the pair's remarks prompted council te «restructure» the com- mittee and go with the romain- Bae.ntheir dissatisfaction, council foît it would keep thoe peole who are satisfiedfl'he Bald JanaiyCkaranoe Sal After 15 years in partnership Judy is leaving the business. Our inventory must be cleared. Take advantage of great savings on our beautifu lfash ions. Our new Spring Stock arrives in February! ~Coffee & donuts are beiÂ'g served Mon. Jan. 23 to Fri. Jan. 27 1 Corne n and wish Judy well on her retirement. 1 --- - - ---- --- ---- ----- Brooklin Village Shoppe Fine Ladys' Clothiers p i 54 Are You Gambling with Your Family's'S x Financial Future? . The federaI*government is pann to deal YOU an empty hand with their lne cutbacks. WHAT (CNYOU DO? LEARN HOW TO BEGIN SAVING NW - TAX EFFECTI VELY - RICHARD RHODES For a FREE publication ta leamn how to keepmmr of whal you eamn, cali Rhard Rhoes at THE EQUION GROUP Wealth Creation, Preservation and Management 3000 Garden Street, Suite 214, Whitby (95)43-135or1-0099-91 Ask about our free monthly "TAX TIPS" seminars! ýý 'i ý,