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The role of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to advise Town Council on matters related to the Town's socio-economic development including:
- supporting and enhancing the Town of Amherstburg strategic plan and other economic development programs;
- opportunities, tools, policies and by-laws to support existing business retention and expansion and new business investment and attraction;
- funding opportunities from both Federal and Provincial levels of government to be used for programs and projects to support economic and community initiatives; and
- facilitating communication between various business, commerce, and marketing organizations in Amherstburg and with the community-at-large regarding business, investment and community development.
The Economic Development Advisory Committee is comprised of three (3) Council members and four (4) appointed members from the public.
Members
- Tom Crosson - Committee Chair
- Councillor Michael Prue - Council Representative, Committee Vice Chair
- Councillor Patricia Simone - Council Representative
- Councillor Don McArthur - Council Representative
- Carolyn Davies - Committee Member
- Jack Edwards - Committee Member
- Larry Amlin - Committee Member
- Mark Galvin - Staff Liaison
- Kevin Fox - Recording Secretary
Contact the staff liaison
Email: Mark Galvin, Director of Planning, Development and Legislative Services
Phone: 519-736-0012 ext. 2137
Fax: 519-736-5403
TTY: 519-736-9860
The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets on a quarterly basis. Please check our Committee Meeting Calendar for upcoming meetings
If you are interested in becoming a member of this Committee, please check our Committee Vacancies page for current openings.
The Committee's Terms of Reference and meeting agendas and minutes are also available for viewing.