REDAC initiates projects on an ongoing basis as the opportunity and resources arise. The following are REDAC's current projects and goals. Some are nearing completion though most are ongoing initiatives that require continuous monitoring, updating and revision to ensure long term sustainability.

2010 Subcommittees

1.Community Development Subcommittee
Chair: Sheena Sharp
Members: Dez Collins, Wayne Cormier, Garfield Eaton, Fred Heidman, Stephanie Hewson, Don Kerr, Iain Laing, Chris Madej, Mike Reeves, Jocelyn Shipman, Bill Spinney, George Stivirns, Andrea Stoppa

Ojective: Facilitate the development of a viable, skilled, diverse workforce in the Parry Sound Development Community as well as monitor housing issues.

2.Technology Subcommittee
Chair: Andrew Ryeland
Members: Garfield Eaton, Ian Holmes, Iain Laing, Chris Mahon, Andrew Ryeland, Bill Spinney, Dave Thompson

Objective: Address and support future technological needs of the community.

3. Emerging Concept Development Subcommittee
Chair: Circulates
Members: Garfield Eaton, Iain Laing, Rob Mens, Lynn Middaugh, Andrew Ryeland, Keith Saulnier, Paul Scholfield, Sheena Sharp, Tom Stockie, Leah Welk

Objective: Explore trends and define short and long term priorities to discover emerging issues and act as a funnel for new ideas.
Ideas to explore for 2010:
Culture Place as Product
Northern Ontario Growth Plan
Dragon's Den
Going Green
Boomers

4. Communications Subcommittee
Chair: Perry Harris
Members: Wayne Cormier, Rebecca Cowen, Anna Marie Harris, Perry Harris, Fred Heidman, Daryl McMurray, Lynn Middaugh, Dale Robinson, Andrew Ryeland, Bill Spinney

Objective: To open the lines of communication with local businesses

2008/2009 Priority Projects

1.          1. High Speed Internet
          2. Education Center
          3. Land Inventory
          4. Workforce & Housing
          5. REDAC Report Card 
          6. G8 Summit

2007/2008 Priority Projects

Communication Plan:

Goal: Create and implement a plan for continuously informing, involving and advising the community on REDAC's mission and projects.

Construction/ Education Center:

Goal: Establish a community college day program in the Parry Sound Area Development Community by September 2009.

Home Based Business Strategy:

Goal: Encourage and permit appropriate home based businesses and industries as incubator opportunities for new business ventures

Infrastructure:

Goal: Deliver quality infrastructure to all sectors of the Parry Sound Area Development Community within the community's economical framework.

Investment Profile/Website:

Goal: Create an online center for marketing to prospective businesses AND for all relevant area development information.

Market Study/ GAP Analysis:

Goal: Conduct a comprehensive study which will define the economic and business context in the area, in order to identify industry gaps and areas for development.

'One Stop' Business Shopping:

Goal: Facilitate development through the creation of a seamless development/referral service making the area an investment ready and friendly environment.