“Businesses not only look for low-cost places
to do business with a readily available work
force, but what else is happening in the desti-
nation and what it has to offer,” says Long. “We
plan to create a platform for our economic de-
velopment side to show we are a vibrant desti-
nation.” Also gaining media reach is Charlotte-
town’s recent partnership with Ville de Quebec
– a twofold partnership that will strengthen
the relationship between the two cities. First,
the city to city three-year partnership aims to
promote both cities as strong historic spaces
and will take them right towards 2017 and the
150
th
anniversary of the Canadian Confedera-
tion. As well, there is a tri-partnership between
the two cities and PEI 2014 Inc. “The federal
government has made it clear that there is a lot
of history in both cities and wanted us to work
together. We are happy to celebrate Quebec
day in Charlottetown. Quebec City will host a
Charlottetown day as well, which will showcase
dances, musical artists, gardens, tall ships festi-
vals and a memorial statue in each partnering
city. It’s been a real success story for us,” says
Long.
Not only a tourist destination for the ages,
Charlottetown has also ranked 1st in business
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