Economic Development

• 2017 Canada Games Bid - A potential bid for the 2017 Canada Summer Games will be evaluated and, if advantageous, carried out

• Hotel Tax Strategy - A bylaw requiring an accommodations tax on overnight hotel room stays in Brandon would generate revenue for the enhanced acquisition and retention of events

• Economic Development Strategy - A proactive economic development strategy that is easily understood will give the community a clear direction of how the City of Brandon plans to grow the local economy

• Airport Strategy - The goal of regular passenger service, a full-time training facility or a cargo warehouse lends to economic growth and could allow for capital improvements such as a terminal redevelopment

• Highway 10 Lobbying – The twinning of Highway #10 from Brandon to the US border would enable its expansion as a transportation corridor and build on Brandon’s competitive advantage

• Smart City Strategy – Strong partnerships between Brandon’s post-secondary institutions and its Regional Health Authority will build an economy fuelled by knowledge

• Tourism Strategy – Solidifying a tourism strategy with Brandon Tourism, Brandon First and the Riverbank Discovery Centre will allow for specific tourism outcomes

Infrastructure	Communications	Rural Outreach	Affordable Housinge	Economic Development
Downtown HUB	Environment	Culture & Heritage	Recreation	Supporting