{"id":39821,"date":"2017-11-09T05:59:15","date_gmt":"2017-11-09T10:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/huntsville.dopperonline.ca\/?p=39821"},"modified":"2017-11-07T20:16:49","modified_gmt":"2017-11-08T01:16:49","slug":"pmcn-looking-feedback-develop-regional-innovation-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/doppleronline.ca\/huntsville\/pmcn-looking-feedback-develop-regional-innovation-strategy\/","title":{"rendered":"PMCN looking for feedback to develop a regional innovation strategy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In today\u2019s economy, embracing innovation has helped all sizes and sectors of businesses, organizations and communities become more efficient, embrace change, and develop new solutions to old problems.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParry Sound Muskoka Community Network (PMCN) views innovation as a key opportunity for the Parry Sound and Muskoka Districts to remain competitive on a national and international scale as the global economy continues to evolve and change,\u201d said John Finley, Chair of PMCN.<\/p>\n<div style=\"float: left; margin-right: 14px;\"><strong><broadstreet-zone zone-id=\"45658\" keywords=\"\" soft-keywords=\"true\" zone-alias=\"\"><\/broadstreet-zone><\/strong><\/div>\n<p>As a result, PMCN is undertaking a study to develop a regional innovation strategy. The study will involve collecting information from businesses, organizations and the public throughout the duration of the study through surveys, focus groups, and open houses.<\/p>\n<p>A number of key stakeholders in the region, including provincial representatives, municipalities, postsecondary, Chambers of Commerce and other innovative organizations are involved in the development of the strategy.<\/p>\n<p>Initially PMCN is looking for feedback directly from businesses and organizations in the Districts of Parry Sound and Muskoka. They have put together a survey to understand the funding and resources required to help businesses and organizations embrace the idea of innovative.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a business or organization in the Parry Sound\/Muskoka region you can complete the survey and be eligible to win some very cool prizes at <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/pmcn.ca\/ristrategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">pmcn.ca\/ristrategy<\/a><\/span>. The survey is open until November 30, 2017.<\/p>\n<p>The strategy is expected to be completed in September, 2018 and the PMCN will be looking to connect with businesses, organizations and the public throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Don\u2019t miss out on Doppler! 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