Business Retention & Expansion
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local businesses through regular outreach, site visits, and surveys.
- Identify challenges, opportunities, and growth barriers faced by businesses.
- Coordinate solutions with internal departments, regional partners, and provincial/federal agencies.
- Maintain an updated business visitation database, track trends, and prepare reports on business needs.
- Develop and implement programs that enhance workforce support, expansion planning, and succession readiness.
- Develop and deliver BR&E programs, workshops, and initiatives.
Investment Attraction
- Research and promote competitive advantages of the region to prospective investors.
- Prepare value propositions, sector profiles, and investment marketing materials.
- Respond to investment inquiries, facilitate site selection tours, and consult with landowners and developers.
- Maintain an inventory of available commercial/industrial properties.
- Represent the municipality at tradeshows, industry conferences, and networking events.
Research & Analysis
- Collect and analyze economic data, including labour force statistics, industry trends, and commercial real estate activity.
- Support the development of economic development strategies, policies, and action plans.
- Monitor relevant government programs, grants, and incentive opportunities.
Community & Stakeholder Engagement
- Work collaboratively with chambers of commerce, regional partners, government agencies, and industry groups.
- Coordinate business workshops, roundtables, and community engagement events.
- Promote local entrepreneurship and assist with small business support initiatives.
Program & Project Delivery
- Lead or support economic development projects, grant applications, and policy initiatives.
- Develop reports, presentations, recommendations, and updates for management and Council.
- Support marketing, communications, and community profile projects as required.
