Economic Development
Spirit of BC Committee
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In the spring of 2004 the Lillooet Spirit of BC committee was formed. |
The committee's mandate is to maximize the opportunities created by the 2010 Winter Games for Lillooet and area. Given Lillooet's close proximity to Whistler, poised as the Northern Gateway to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, the community is in an excellent position to benefit from this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Benefits will range from improved sports facilities, literacy and arts development and volunteer opportunities to community revitalization and economic growth through expanded tourism, job creation and local economy diversification.
Besides meeting regularly, Lillooet's Spirit of BC community committee has hosted the following events since its inception:
| May 2004 |
Community open house meeting to discuss local opportunities and get community input and support. |
| February 2005 |
Hosted Spirit of BC flag raising, which marked the five-year countdown to the 2010 Games. |
| March 2005 |
Created and hosted the "Raise the Spirit of BC" Opportunities Forum. This two-day regional conference hosted Transportation Minister Kevin Falcon, Economic Development and Small Business Minister John Les, MLS Dave Chutter, area First Nations members, representatives of local governments, business and community members to learn more about opportunities created by the 2010 Games. |
| April 22, 2006 |
Sports Tourism Workshop |
| February 2006 – 2010 |
Legacies Now Community Skate & Curling Event |
| February 2006 |
Legacies and Arts Now – Celebrating Lillooet’s Diversity Event |
| February 2007 |
WinterActive Swim & Skate Community Event |
Our Spirit of BC committee is always seeking input and support of the community. If you have any ideas you want to share or would like to volunteer please do not hesitate to contact any of the committee members listed below:
Committee Members
| Councillor Carmen Pallot, Chairperson |
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