Markham Wins Ontario Economic Development Award
Markham’s economic competitiveness strategy Markham 2020 won top honours at the 2009 Ontario Economic Development Awards
The awards were presented by the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO), Canada’s largest provincial economic development association.
Markham was awarded first place in the ‘strategic plan’ category. More than two years in the making, Markham 2020 is an economic blueprint that will help shape Markham’s future as one of Canada’s leading communities in the knowledge economy.
“Our Markham 2020 plan strengthen’s Markham’s position as a leader and innovator in the global marketplace,” said Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti. “We are poised to face the challenges of the global economy, because we have the talent, the place and the connectivity to compete on the international stage.”
To learn more about Markham 2020, visit www.business.markham.ca
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