Town of Cochrane Strategic Plan – Final Report October 2014
Appendix D: Complete Ideas and Opportunities List
This list contains the ideas and opportunities submitted by Cochrane residents and stakeholders
during the community consultation process.
1. Hire a fulltime Economic Development Officer.
2. Build a brick factory.
3. Create a Road Train depot.
4. Leverage CTS for business attraction.
5. Support/grow home based businesses.
6. Develop Hwy S. area to 4 mile corner.
7. Attract scheduled flight to Cochrane Airport.
8. Build an RV park.
9. Encourage firms to get online.
10. Develop funding attraction department.
11. Recycling Plant.
12. Tim Horton-themed attraction.
13. Support existing business owners.
14. Clear land to attract farmers.
15. Build activity facility at Lake Commmando.
16. Promote outdoor opportunities.
17. Establish a Business Improvement Association.
18. Promote town as home of Tim Horton.
19. Enhance Lake Commando park.
20. Develop sports and arts programs.
21. Encourage sponsors to host free swims.
22. Allow street events and block parties.
23. Attract motorcycle tours.
24. Develop business attraction marketing.
25. Signage with Aboriginal translations.
26. Connect lakes with multiuse trails.
27. Establish a 'Seniors' Day'.
28. Promote northern agriculture.
29. Become retail hub for James Bay Coast.
30. Host Welcome to Cochrane showcase.
31. Create Aboriginal liaison group.
32. Build Summerfest to signature event.
33. Promote all town services on website.
34. Attract more retail (not big box).
35. Create more youth activities.
36. Improve walkability/accessibility.
37. Develop Agricultural friendly policies.
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