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| | | | From Policy to Prosperity: Local Economic Development That Works Thursday, February 6 | 12 p.m. ET | Live Zoom Webinar | | | | | | How can local solutions generate prosperity and resilience in our communities? With shifting global economic conditions and potential financial pressures on Canadian households, cities must take the lead in fostering resilient local economies. This CityTalk will explore how municipal leadership can support small businesses, attract investment, and ensure economic stability in their communities. What policies and initiatives will help cities remain competitive and adaptable in the face of uncertainty? | | |
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| | Amy founded LOCO BC in 2009 to advance sustainable local economies. With a background in business and sustainability, she has led research on the economic and climate benefits of local purchasing, policies to support independent businesses, and reduction of regulatory barriers. A recognized leader, she has worked with governments, businesses, and the UN and was a sessional instructor at SFU. LOCO BC recently won a Clean50 Project Award, and Amy continues to drive research on commercial affordability. |
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| | Councillor | City of Ottawa Ariel Troster was elected in 2022 as Councillor for Somerset Ward in Ottawa. She serves as Council Liaison for Women, Gender Equity, and 2SLGBTQ+ Affairs and sits on several key committees. A longtime Centretown resident, Ariel has a background in communications, policy, and advocacy in the non-profit and labour sectors. Before elected office, she worked with communities across Canada at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. |
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| | CEO | Halifax Partnership Gordon is the Chief Operating Officer of Halifax Partnership, with a career spanning senior leadership roles in government, the private sector, and entrepreneurship. Previously, he was COO of Build Nova Scotia and founder of The Uncommon Group, which launched the “I Love Local HFX” initiative. Gordon has served on the boards of Taste of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia, and Downtown Halifax Business Commission, and chaired the Arthritis Society of Nova Scotia. |
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| | Councillor | City of Toronto Shelley Carroll is a long-time Toronto City Councillor for Don Valley North, with a background in finance and community services. As the City’s Budget Chief and Mayor’s Economic Development & Culture Champion, she helps deliver balanced budgets and fosters economic and cultural growth. Carroll chairs the Toronto Police Service Board and sits on the boards of Toronto Global and Destination Toronto, focusing on attracting talent, investment, and visitors to one of North America’s fastest-growing cities. |
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| Can't make it? Watch the recording! | | For those of you who won't be able to make it live, make sure to watch the recording on our CityTalk website! Recordings are posted within two weeks of the event. | | | |
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