Montmartre Economic Development and Tourism Committee members are: Kevin Shiplack, Jolene Dusyk, Cory Chittenden, Ed Martel, Dale Brenner, Rob Chittenden, Susan Sebastian, Dave Bircher and Patsy Fisher. The Montmartre EDTC meets on the second Monday of each month.

Economic Development Officer – Sharon May can be contacted at (306)696-7900, email: mays66@hotmail.com or stop by her office at the Village of Montmartre Office,        

A Strategic Planning Session held by the Economic Development and Tourism Committee of the Village of Montmartre on December 15^th, 2007 at the Municipal Office resulted in the following vision, mission and project/priorities as approved in 2008.    

COMMITTEE VISION

Montmartre and area will be the desired community of choice for business investment and tourism growth which will act as the catalyst to increasing our area population to 1200 in ten years. 
Our open for business attitude combined with our willingness to create local partnerships is our trademark and this will allow us to have more serviced residential and commercial properties to accommodate the expected demand.
As the desired tourist destination location in region due to our superior recreation and parks facilities and our unique packaging of our assets, the tourism industry will grow and become a major employer for our community.
As an attractive place for families to live, work and play, we will be renowned for being a welcoming community with all the amenities of a much larger centre.

We are on the move!

COMMITTEE MISSION

The mission of the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is to facilitate business and tourism opportunities that encourage growth. 

COMMITTEE PROJECT / PRIORITIES

 To identify land for residential and commercial development.

To develop the feasibility of a nature trail/canoe launch project.

To facilitate the E-Farmers Market Project at the Centre 48.

To develop a biodiesel facility.

To research the feasibility of raising the water levels of the lake for future development. 

To determine the feasibility of bringing in a Barn that would be used as a meeting/gathering facility

 To check into the development of establishing a local investment pool.

To determine the feasibility of expanding the role of the Economic Development and Tourism staff position. 

OBJECTIVES ACHIEVED IN 2007:

Construction of beach volleyball court at the Kemoca Regional Park.

Department of Highway approval for establishment of signage corridor on the east and west sides of Montmartre along Highway 48.

 Community Development Corporation Small Business Loan Program

SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM

The Montmartre Community Development Corporation is local people helping individuals pursue their economic vision as they see small business as key to a healthy and growing community.

Ø      Loans of $1,000 to $15,000 are available for new or existing businesses ventures at prime +1% interest. The key feature being all of the interest earned on the principle is kept and administered by the Montmartre Community Development Corporation

Ø      Loans can be used for capital asset purchases such as equipment, inventory or supplies; they cannot be used for direct farming, operating expenses, or repayment of existing debt.

Ø      Repayment of the loans is negotiated up to maximum 5 year repayment period unless loan is used for computer equipment or inventory whereby it will have a maximum 3 year repayment period.

Ø      To learn more about the SBLA program stop by the Village Office to speak with Sharon May, Economic Development Officer or contact her at (306)696-7900, email: mays66@hotmail.com

 SIGNAGE CORRIDOR

The Montmartre Economic Development and Tourism Committee are encouraging businesses to place advertising signs in the signage corridor alongside Highway 48 on the east and west approaches to Village.  The Committee feels this is a highly visible form of business marketing for the Village as on average 700 vehicles a day pass by Montmartre.

To be a part of the signage corridor businesses will enter into a 5 year agreement with the Economic Development and Tourism Committee.

The first year’s fee for business to have a sign in the corridor is $150/sign and the preceding 4 years businesses will be charged $100/sign.

Businesses are responsible for having their own signs made and the Committee will install them.  Signs must be on a 1m x 3m (4ft x 8ft) sheet with design regulations that adhere to the Saskatchewan Highway Roadside Manual.

 Signage agreements that outline the regulations are available at the Village Office, or for more information contact Sharon @ (306)696-7900 or stop by the Village Office.

Putting Montmartre on the Map

The EDC has published a 12-page booklet featuring Montmartre and 2005 events and projects. This booklet contains information about town amenities, all recreation activities, all 2005 events, the EDC tourism and artisan incubator projects and the town’s Centennial celebration weekend. Check it out ! EDC Booklet