At our lunch meeting on Wednesday this week, we welcomed Rory Ring, CEO of the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce.
Rory spoke passionately about the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in the CK area. As growth is of primary interest to the leadership and business leaders in our communiity at large. Of particular interest were the ten connected conditions for competitiveness.
The presentation connected business decisons to these ten conditions. These are question for community consideration, not claims that every condition has already been met.
1. Shared understanding of growth.
2. Existing business reinvestment and succession.
3. Clear investment processes
4. Total cost and dependable value.
5. Verified sites and infrastructure.
6. Suitable capital and market opportunities
7. Productivity and innovation.
8. Career pathways and workforce participation.
9. Housing, safety and quality of life.
10. One connected economy, distinct communities.
We are grateful to have Rory part of our community and to share his knowledge and business experience with all our members.