DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM - CITY OF MIRAMICHI

Miramichi, a city located in Canada, offers numerous opportunities for economic development and tourism. The Department of Economic Development and Tourism plays a key role in promoting the region's growth. It works closely with other government agencies to attract businesses to the city. The department is also responsible for advising on issues of business attraction and retention, facilitating commercial and industrial growth, increasing tax assessment and employment opportunities. With regard to tourism, the department coordinates and implements initiatives to promote Miramichi as a tourist destination. Its main objective is to promote Miramichi in the tourism, convention and sports tourism segments. Target markets include the region (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island), Quebec, Ontario and the New England states. The department also facilitates the development and/or enhancement of tourism products and communicates with tourism stakeholders. Miramichi also offers employment opportunities and provides information on the city's various organizations and departments.