Economic Developers Council of Ontario Vision For The 90's 1992

Abstract

The Economic Developers Council of Ontario’s Forward Plan (Vision for Ontario) was a well thought out process that was introduced in the early 1990’s to establish and propel Ontario as the premier Province of Canada and improve Canada’s stature and reputation internationally. The core vision of EDCO was to enhance and develop Ontario’s economy while still being environmentally responsible. The Forward Plan was first envisioned by the Board of Directors in 1985 and then introduced to formal membership in 1984. In the Vision for Ontario, the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) identified four key goals to achieve their objectives of promoting the Council and the Province of Ontario as a whole; Provide a forum for Economic Development related education, increase awareness surrounding EDCO and the profession, encourage and create awareness around economic development issues with government agencies and other stakeholders, and lastly, to promote and develop Ontario as a premier location for economic activity. This article breaks down the four key objectives and the strategies undertaken by EDCO to achieve their target. The strategic plans developed and implemented by EDCO through the Vision for Ontario laid the foundation for Economic Development to flourish and propel Ontario to the economic powerhouse that it currently is.