Nationally recognized, Certified Economic Developer, Ec.D. (F), with 20 Economic Development experience supporting and diversifying sectors, enhancing investment readiness and helping entrepreneurs to plan, start and grow businesses. Passion for relationship building, collaboration, data-based decision making, process improvement, and creating supportive business environments. Strong background in business development, research and development, investment attraction, business retention, and stellar customer service. Experience in municipal and provincial government as well as rural and urban settings. Specialties: Economic Development * Business Development * Sector Development * Investment Attraction* Business Retention and Expansion * Business Support * Market Research and Data Analysis * Research and Development * Connectivity * Business and Strategic Planning * Facilitation and Engagement * Proposal and Report Writing * Relationship Building and Collaboration * Process Improvement *
Listed skills include Leadership, Social Media, Public Speaking, Online Marketing, and 27 others.