Vision & Goals

Our Mission:

The purpose of Gateway REDA is to attract sustainable economic development through the provision of leadership, the encouragement of inter-community cooperation and the coordination of economic development services.

Gateway REDA Goals

The following are the primary goals of Gateway REDA:

Industrial Development - Capitalize on the resource-based attraction opportunities our region has to offer in order to enhance and promote our competitive advantages.

Community Development - Create a positive business environment for our region.

Business Development, Support, & Attraction - Understand the needs of our region and its communities.

Tourism Attraction & Development - Promote partnerships and regional co-operation and increase awareness of the Gateway REDA region.

Regional Promotion, Marketing & Advertising - Create a positive attitude through establishing a future vision and allowing time to enjoy it.

To achieve our goals of creating jobs and wealth, enhancing community viability and quality of life, and meeting the needs of the region and its businesses, Gateway REDA is involved in the following activities:

Co-ordination
Organizational Development and Planning
Education and Training
Information
Research and Development
Promotion and Marketing
Local Initiative and Project Management Assistance

e.g. Identify Opportunities, Project Writing and Development, Feasibility Studies, Project Management

Business Support (New and Existing Businesses)

e.g. Business Counselling, Business Training, Business Plan Assistance

Gateway REDA Regional Vision:

Gateway REDA is a vibrant organization committed to taking advantage of economic development opportunities that would be of the greatest benefit to our region, and our members work together for the greater good of all.

Increased communication and co-operation between our community partner organizations has created an atmosphere that is conducive to positive growth. Our successful track record has afforded us the recognition as being the lead economic development agency in our region. We are an effective force in improving the quality of life for all people in our region.

Gateway REDA Corporate Vision:

Gateway REDA is a proactive membership-based organization recognized as the leading economic and community development agency in our region. Gateway REDA pursues economic development initiatives that diversify and sustain our regional economy, as well as improve the quality of life for the people who live in our region. Successful marketing of our regional assets within the global market has positioned our region for success.

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