The
Valley East Today Community Development Initiative was launched on Friday,
February 6, 2009 by a group of business persons who attended a special
meeting held at the Grill Marks Bistro, Golf & Conference Centre.
The meeting was organized by Robert Kirwan, who owns and operates a
local business development consulting firm in Val Therese. The purpose of
the meeting was to develop a strategic plan of action that will create an
effective communication network which will eventually allow residents of
Valley East
to become much more aware
of the tremendous benefits of living in Greater Sudbury’s most
progressive community. The Community Development Initiative will not only
result in a much high degree of community spirit, it will also stimulate
economic growth among goods and service providers operating in
Valley East
. This will help insulate
Valley businesses from the ravages of the deep recession we have entered.
The Valley East Today
Community Development Initiative is proudly supported by The Vision Paper,
which will continue in its role as one of the most important communication
vehicles through which residents of the community may remain connected and
engaged. We will also utilize the community web site and online magazine, www.valleyeasttoday.ca
as well as the weekly radio program hosted by Kirwan at CKLU 96.7 FM and
streamed live over www.cklu.ca The
businesses, schools, churches, organizations and groups that join in as
active participants of the Community Development Initiative will utilize
the power of word of mouth to facilitate further communication among the
25,000 people who call Valley East home.
The ultimate goal is to pull together all of the groups,
organizations and clubs that are currently involved in their own special
events and activities during the year. We want to create awareness of the
“big” picture of the magnitude and scope of what
Valley East
has to offer to residents.
The truth is that
Valley East
has a “massive” amount
of activity going on at any given time during the course of the year! When
you put it all together there is no other town that offers such a wide
& diverse variety of opportunities for the benefit of people of all
ages and backgrounds. Once people become fully aware of the whole picture,
it is felt that community pride and community spirit will go through the
roof. This will result in
Valley East
being even more attractive
to newcomers seeking a place to buy or build a new home in the Greater
Sudbury Area, thus stimulating our local economy even further.
The next meeting is
open to all business owners and professional service providers; schools,
churches, organizations, clubs and service groups operating in
Valley East
. In fact, if you are a
resident of
Valley East
and you are interested in
helping make the community a better place, then you are invited as well.
You have your choice of two times for the next meeting so that you
can fit it into your own busy schedule. For people who prefer evenings,
you are encouraged to attend on Thursday, March 5, 2009 from 7 p.m. to 9
p.m. The morning meeting will be held the following day, Friday, March 6,
2009 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Both meetings will be held at Grill
Marks Bistro, Golf & Conference Centre at the top of the hill in Val
Caron. Mark the dates in your calendar. Advance registration is not
necessary. Just drop in and take part. There is no charge to anyone to
take part in this initiative. We just want you to show up and provide your
input as we determine the next steps in the Valley East Today Community
Development Initiative.
For more information you can call Robert Kirwan at 969-7215 or
visit the web site at www.valleyeasttoday.ca
