True growth in the Saint John region is being revitalised with a call to action from Deputy Mayor Shelly Rinehart who says “It’s a new day. We’re back on the boat rowing together again in the right direction”.
She says a comprehensive economic development plan will be put together in the new year which will include aggressively seeking out new business from elsewhere.
Rinehart admits Saint John has not done a good job of promoting itself elsewhere and she warns we need a ready and capable workforce but shortages of skilled workers are looming as the baby boomers retire.
Rinehart says the aim is to create the environment for economic growth to make it happen. She sees lots of opportunities for economic growth in I-C-T, Health Sciences and financial services.
