A cornerstone of Truro’s economic strategy is the Truro & Colchester Partnership for Economic Prosperity (TCPEP), which functions as part of Nova Scotia’s regional enterprise networks. “It’s an economic partnership focused on regional prosperity and sharing knowledge of what works where,” explains Dolter. “It gives people who want to come into the community a one-stop site to go to.” The partnership addresses critical community needs beyond traditional economic development. “They also look at things that concern the community, like physician recruitment and workforce development,” Dolter adds. A particular focus has been attracting skilled trades to support construction projects. The TCPEP works with Nova Scotia Community College to develop programs addressing labor shortages in the construction sector. feel our geographic location makes us absolutely prime for businesses because we’re so close to a major city. With all these new developments going up, that’s also going to draw industry.” The Town’s Truro Business Park is fully developed, with the Town having sold the last remaining lots over the past decade. This has allowed for a shift in the economic development strategy to focus more on attracting professional, service, and retail businesses and devoting undeveloped land to mixed-use residential and commercial development, in order to enhance workforce development for the region and develop quality services for residents. There are numerous growing business parks located in the region, outside of the Town, for business and industrial growth. 7 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 04 TOWN OF TRURO, NS
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