Amrit facilitates economic growth by leading business retention, expansion and business attraction initiatives for the City of Nanaimo. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Economics and completed further Economic Development training at the University of Waterloo and University of Calgary. Amrit's experience includes, project management, government relations, marketing, communications, business coaching and grant proposal writing. She has served on several… Show more Amrit facilitates economic growth by leading business retention, expansion and business attraction initiatives for the City of Nanaimo. She graduated from Simon Fraser University with a degree in Economics and completed further Economic Development training at the University of Waterloo and University of Calgary. Amrit's experience includes, project management, government relations, marketing, communications, business coaching and grant proposal writing. She has served on several boards including Tourism Nanaimo, Vancouver Island Economic Developers Association and the British Columbia Economic Developers Association. Show less

Oversees the business retention and expansion program and identifies through consultation with affected parties, a solutions-based approach to business development• Participates in developing, implementing, and monitoring the marketing and communications plan• Provides research and in-depth analysis of the community’s demographic, social, economic, industrial, labour force, income, and real estate characteristics and develops comparative and trend analysis• Provides support to the… Show more Oversees the business retention and expansion program and identifies through consultation with affected parties, a solutions-based approach to business development• Participates in developing, implementing, and monitoring the marketing and communications plan• Provides research and in-depth analysis of the community’s demographic, social, economic, industrial, labour force, income, and real estate characteristics and develops comparative and trend analysis• Provides support to the CEO in implementing a business attraction plan• Develops and maintains strong relationships with local, regional, provincial institutions, government and businesses to advance the corporation’s economic development goals• Writes funding proposals, manages deliverables and financial reporting• Develops terms of reference for key projects, participates in the selection and appraisal of consultants and manages contracts• Develops and delivers community education programs, including public presentations and information needs analysis• Participates in a team approach with the economic development staff to strategically address corporate initiatives of cross functional needs such as marketing or sector development• Provides comprehensive business development services to new and existing businesses, including information and advice related to their marketing, financing, management, and organization plans• Prepares proposals for site selection, develops marketing and promotional materials and implements the Economic Development Strategy• Provides leadership and supervision to junior staff in economic development Show less

1. Oversees the business retention and expansion program and identifies through consultation with affected parties, a solutions-based approach to business development2. Participates in developing, implementing, and monitoring a marketing and communication plan3. Provides research and in-depth analysis of the community’s demographic, social, economic, industrial, labour force, income, and real estate characteristics and develops comparative and trend analysis4. Provides support to… Show more 1. Oversees the business retention and expansion program and identifies through consultation with affected parties, a solutions-based approach to business development2. Participates in developing, implementing, and monitoring a marketing and communication plan3. Provides research and in-depth analysis of the community’s demographic, social, economic, industrial, labour force, income, and real estate characteristics and develops comparative and trend analysis4. Provides support to the CEO in implementing a business attraction plan5. Develops and/or strengthens relationships with local, regional, provincial institutions, government and businesses to advance the corporation’s economic development goals.6. Participates in the development of funding proposals, terms of reference for projects and in the selection and appraisal of consultants7. Develops and delivers community education programs, including public presentations and information needs analysis8. Participates in a team approach with the economic development staff to strategically address corporate initiatives of cross functional needs such as marketing or sector development9. Provides comprehensive business development services to new and existing businesses, including information and advice related to their marketing, financing, management, and organization plans10. Contributes to preparation of proposals, develops marketing and promotional materials and implements the Economic Development Strategy11. Provides leadership and supervision to the Economic Development Coordinator12. writing funding proposals Show less