ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

Louise McMurray, IMP Group
Louise McMurray has been actively involved in industry sector development initiatives for over ten years, in various capacities from background research to project management.

   Feasibility Studies
   Strategic Planning
   Market Research
   Proposal Development
   Business Plans
   Project Management/Implementation
   Publications

Feasibility Studies


Vancouver Island Specialty Poultry Study, June 2000
Phase I study to look at the potential of developing a specialty poultry industry on Vancouver Island.






Market Research


Focus Groups
Organization and compilation of information through focus groups and community meetings.

	Ministry of Agriculture, Value Added Food Services
	Real Estate Industry Software Evaluation
	Southern Vancouver Island Pre -Summit Agriculture
	Opportunities Cowichan, On-line retail industry survey

Surveys & Questionnaires

 

	Cowichan Visions 2020
	Survey tool development & data analysis for the Cowichan Region Community Futures Development Corporation, strategic planning for community development.
	Opportunities Cowichan,
	Retail and Consumer Surveys Comprehensive retail survey tool, a consumer survey questionnaire and the data analysis, for Cowichan Retail revitalization project.

Project Management Services


Leadership and administrative services for specific project implementation.

	Opportunities Cowichan Retail Development Initiative
	Project management for strategic planning, and the development of a comprehensive regional retail marketing campaign.
	Full Speed Ahead, Marine Sector Initiative
	Project Management for business growth and development services for marine sector businesses