Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd. Developing strategies for community success Westcoast CED Project Team 30 years experience as a community economic development practitioner Conducting socio-economic analysis Designing and facilitating community decision- making processes Preparing economic strategies Preparing marketing assessments and business plans Teaching CED Helping rural communities that are experiencing rapid change Empowering people to make a difference Victor Cumming, Regional Economist B.A. (Econ. & Geog.), M.A. (Rural Dev’t) Westcoast Community Economic Development takes a hands-on style in taking ideas from formulation to operation, and offers an integrated team approach to consulting. We incorporate the values and visions of our clients to create a synergy that produces results and accomplishes goals. We know that creative community and economic development can help a community, organization, or individual business grow and remain healthy. THE WESTCOAST CED DIFFERENCE 20 years experience in Primary and secondary socio-economic research Survey development and implementation Survey analysis using SPSS and Survey Monkey Report design, layout and editing Website design Project and financial management Karol Hansma, Manager/Researcher B. Business Admin., B.A. (Political Science) Three years experience in Primary and secondary research Business plan preparation Technical report writing Socio-economic survey implementation Kate Cumming, Research Assistant B.A., Honours (Economics & International Dev’t) Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd., Vernon, BC Tel: 250.260.4484 www.westcoastced.com
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Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd.
Developing strategies for community success
Westcoast CED Project Team
30 years experience as a community economic development practitioner
Conducting socio-economic analysis Designing and facilitating community decision-
making processes Preparing economic strategies Preparing marketing assessments and business plans Teaching CED Helping rural communities that are experiencing
rapid change Empowering people to make a difference
Victor Cumming, Regional Economist B.A. (Econ. & Geog.), M.A. (Rural Dev’t)
Westcoast Community Economic Development takesa hands-on style in taking ideas from formulation tooperation, and offers an integrated team approach toconsulting. We incorporate the values and visions ofour clients to create a synergy that produces resultsand accomplishes goals. We know that creativecommunity and economic development can help acommunity, organization, or individual business growand remain healthy.
THE WESTCOAST CED DIFFERENCE
20 years experience in Primary and secondary socio-economic research Survey development and implementation Survey analysis using SPSS and Survey Monkey Report design, layout and editing Website design Project and financial management
Karol Hansma, Manager/Researcher B. Business Admin., B.A. (Political Science)
Three years experience in
Primary and secondary research Business plan preparation Technical report writing Socio-economic survey implementation
Kate Cumming, Research Assistant B.A., Honours (Economics & International Dev’t)
Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd., Vernon, BC Tel: 250.260.4484 www.westcoastced.com
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Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd. – Overview
Victor Cumming
Academic Qualifications:
1990 MA Rural Planning & Development, University of Guelph
1977 BA Economics & Geography, University of Victoria
Memberships: Economic Development Association of BC, Member
Okanagan Landing and District Community Association, Board Member
Ribbons of Green Trail Society – North Okanagan, Board Member
2012 – Present: Bookkeeper, Okanagan Landing & District Community Association, Vernon, BC
2000 – Present: Bookkeeper, Eagle Eye Ventures, Armstrong, BC
1995 – 96: Junior Consultant and Marketing Coordinator: Westcoast Development Group, Vernon, BC
1994 – 95: Advertising Consultant: Vernon Daily News, Vernon, BC
1993 – 94: Office Manager/Editor: Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs, Toronto, ON
Kate Cumming
Academic Qualifications:
2011 BA, Honours – Economics and International Development University of Ottawa and Institut d’Etudes Politiques Lyon
Competencies: Economic Development Theory
Community development practise
Bilingual (English/French)
STATA – Data Analysis program
Planning/Project management
Applied Reg. Economic Analysis
Professional Positions:
Jan 2012 to Current: Economic Research Assistant: Westcoast CED Consulting Ltd., Vernon, BC
Jul/Aug 2011: Research Assistant, Vancouver Coastal Health, Vancouver, BC
Qualifications & Experience 2014
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Westcoast CED’s Sample Projects
Organizational Assessment & Development
Yucwmenlúcwu Devt Corp. Mgmt Guidance (ongoing)
Nazko Devt Corp. Board Development (ongoing)
CBT – BBA Program Review & Recs. (2012) Nakusp & Area Organizational Assistance (2012)
CF‐Thompson Country – Organizational Strategic Plan – 2012, 2011 & 2009
Takla First Nation Devt Corp. Structure (2011) CF‐Central Island – Org Assess & Strategic Plan (2011)
Tahltan Community Foundation – Community Engagement and Establishment (2010)
Bulkley Valley Ec. Dev. Org. – Establishment (2010)
Aqanttanam Housing Society – Strategic Plan (2007/08)
NO Social Planning Council – Strategic Plan (2007/09) Penticton Indian Band Dev Corp estab. & op. (2006‐07) Quatsino Band – Dev Corp estab. & Op Plan (2006)
McGregor Model Forest – Business Opportunities Assessment and Operational Implications (2006)
College of the Rockies – Tourism Cluster Research Project – Strategic Plan, Work Mgmt System and implementation (2006‐09)
CED Scoping Project (2002), Taku River Tlingit FN.
Wet’suwet’en (Forestry) Enterprise Limited ‐ Assessment & Plan (2002)
Establish of Structure & Functions – Golden EDC (2001), Golden Ec. Dev. Office
Development Strategies & Processes
Splatsin Columbia Basin Strategic Plan (2014)
Greater Vernon Trails Plan (2013) Okanagan Basin Water Board Strategic Plan: Facilitation and Development (2013)
Yucwmenlúcwu Devt Corp. Strategic Plan (2013)
Wuikinuxv TRM Economics (2012/13)
Tahltan National Plan (2011, ongoing)
Nakusp & Area Ec. Devt Strategy (2011)
Westbank First Nation Ec. Dev. Strategy (2010)
West Kelowna Ec. Dev. Strategy (2010) with Lions Gate Consulting Inc.
Vernon Ec. Dev. Strategy (2010) with Lions Gate Consulting Inc.
Hope Ec. Dev. Strategy (2009) with Lions Gate Consulting Inc.
Golden Comm. Ec. Dev Society Strategic Plan (2009)
Golden Tourism Economic Impact Assessment and Model (2001), Golden Comm. Ec. Dev. Office
Business Feasibility Analyses & Plans
Thompson Region‐Division of Family Practice Chronic Pain Clinic Feasibility Study (2014)
Splatsin Tourism Assessment (2014)
Nazko FN – Besikoh Fuel Depot Business Plan (2012) Tahltan Band Council‐Fish Processing Plant Business Assessment and Business and Training Plan (2011)
Clinton Social Enterprise‐Prefeasibility (2010) John Howard Society of Okanagan/Kootenay—Social Enterprise Identification & Assessment (2010)
Slenyah Store Bus. Plan, Stellat’en FN (2010) Quesnel River Pulp – Bio‐gas Bus. Case (2009)
Parson Comm. & Culture Feas. Study (2009)
Quesnel Energy Project—Business Case (2009)
Nazko Nation General Store & Gas Station—Business Assessment (2009)
Camp Hurlburt Business Plan (2008)
Vernon Auditorium – Mkt Assess, GVS (2006)
Gravel/Rock Crushing Business Plan – Private Client (2006)
Commercial Salmon Fisher (River Operation) Business Plan – Private Client (2006)
Okanagan Broad Band Feasibility Study and Business Plan – Okanagan Partnership (2005)
Quesnel Soccer Assn – Indoor Facility – Bus Plan (2005)
Independent Living in Rural Communities: Pre‐feasibility Study, Columbia Shuswap RD (2005)
Guide Outfitter Business Plan (2004) – Private Client
Commercial Salmon Landing Station (2004)
Natural Resource Mgmt Group – Pre‐feasibility Analysis, Feasibility Study and Bus Plan (2003)
Cheslatta Saw Mill Bus. Plan (2003) – Private Client
Taku Wild Smoked Salmon Business Plan (2003) – Taku River Tlingit First Nation (Atlin)
Recycling and Pellet Manufacturing Pre‐Feasibility Studies (2003) ‐ Penticton Indian Band
Dzitl – Ainli – Value‐Added Saw Mill Feasibility Study & Business Plan (2002)
Monashee Adventure Tourism Businesses – Analyses and Recommendations (2002)
Intermediate Care Facility Expansion – Pre‐feasibility ‐ Vernon Restholm Assoc. (2000)
Harnessing the Tide: Rural Revitalization Working Session – Co‐Chair (Vancouver 2009)
Our Okanagan: 2041 Visioning Sessions using Vision Quest Software, Vernon, Kelowna, Peachland, Oliver Penticton (2), plus 5 high schools in the Valley (2007)
Econ Devt Retreat – Penticton Indian Band (2006) Social Economy and Social Enterprise Forums in 9 BC
locations (2005)
Rural Leadership Training: Program Devt (2004), College of the Rockies and Selkirk College, Columbia Basin Trust, and Kootenay CFDCs
Joint Venture Training – Northeast Aboriginal Business Development Centre (2004)
Community Consultations and Provincial Policy Forum (1998), BC Ministry of Agriculture
Self‐Employment Assistance Program (1995, 1996), HRDC, Metro Vancouver, 60 people/year
CED Curriculum (1995), Province of BC, MSBTC
Regional Economic Development Officer Training (1994), MSBTC‐BC
Roles & Responsibilities Curriculum Dev’t (1994), Nishnawbe‐Aski Development Fund, Thunder Bay
Strategic Planning and CED Training Sessions with CFDCs at Sto:lo, Central Okanagan, Shuswap, Thompson Country, North Fraser, South Fraser, Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound, North Coast, Southeast BC, Peace Liard, Nadina, Nechako, Revelstoke, Nicola Valley, Alberni Clayquot, Thompson Country and Central Kootenay plus CFDA of BC (1994‐2013)
CED Diploma (2 Year – 20 College Courses) Program & Course Design, Curriculum development and Delivery in 4 provinces – 1990 to 1997 – NVIT
Community Development ‐ Instructor – 4th yr. Social Work – UVic, and U of Regina (1991‐1995)
Planning Rural Devt Projects ‐ Instructor – 1st yr. Dev. Studies – U of South Pacific (1987‐1988)