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The Knowledge Based Industry Task Force Group has been mandated to provide Enterprise Miramichi (and its partners)
with sound recommendations on how to improve/develop their sector over the next three to five years.
Key Actions for the Knowledge Based Industry
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Establish one voice for the Knowledge Based
Industry in the Miramichi region
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Seek affordable high-speed connectivity
to all areas in the region
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Develop sector niches in the Miramichi
The Miramichi has established a budding IT sector with particular strengths in multi-media web design, animation and e-learning
sub-sectors. The main reason for this strength is the local Community College and its Multimedia program. The region has also
established a foothold in the customer service center business. Building on this foundation will serve to provide an important
assist to the region as it transitions to a more diversified and sustainable economy.
Currently the ICT sector is comprised of 22 businesses that employ a maximum of 923 people (4.98% of the region’s
total labour force).
Despite its size and relative fragility, this sector has a number of strengths:
- NBCC Miramichi graduates individuals who are ready to work in this industry
- Region is attractive to potential firms (quality of life, bilingualism, etc.)
- World class internet infrastructure (world wide electronic linkages)
- NRC contact
- Support from NBCC Miramichi for training needs
- Good base of knowledge workers
- Strong network of opportunities (with other industries in the community)
- Active organized Industry group – Shared Visions Inc.
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