Application Requirements

Introduction

• Letter of Intent from Applicant City
• Letter of Nomination from a Member City

Regional Overview

• Geographic Profile of the region
• Cultural and Historical Profile of the region
• Economic Profile: Natural Resources, History and Future Economic Growth, Economic Growth Strategy, International Trade, Energy Industry Concentration, Other Key Industries
• Environmental Profile

City Overview

• Historical Profile of the city
• Infrastructure: discuss the local economy, communication links, key industries and support services. Explain how the city’s local economy compares to the regional economy and that of the country as a whole
• Major Investment in the city
• Energy Network: list of key energy/ business support organizations
• Letters of Support for the city’s nomination and their intent to join the WECP business network
  • Two from local organizations
  • Two from major corporations
• Encouraged to complete the Economic Indicators Table

Contact Information

• Contact information for the Mayor
• Contact details and language skills for nominated municipal officials and a description of their role in relation to the oil and gas industry (include English speaking contact information).
• Confirmation that the city’s administration has daily access to, and use of, internet and email.