Economic Development Advisory Committee

The role of the Economic Development Advisory Committee is to advise Council on matters related to the Town's socio-economic development including:

  • Supporting and enhancing the Town's 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 two (2) Council members and five (5) appointed members from the public.

Members

  • Council Representative - Councillor Crain
  • Council Representative - Councillor Pouget
  • Committee Member - Patricia Simone (Chair)
  • Committee Member - Alan Buterbaugh (Vice Chair)
  • Committee Member - Jack Edwards
  • Committee Member - Kenneth Morrison
  • Committee Member - Michael Deneau
  • Staff Liaison - Melissa Osborne, Deputy CAO/Director of Development Services
  • Recording Secretary - Selena Scebba, Policy and Committee Coordinator    

Contact the Staff Liaison

Email: Melissa Osborne
Phone: 519-736-0012 ext. 2137
Fax: 519-736-5403
TTY: 519-736-9860

If you are interested in becoming a member of this Committee, please check our Committee Vacancies page for current openings.

Meeting Schedule

The Economic Development Advisory Committee meets on a quarterly basis. Please check our Council and Committee Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

The Committee's Terms of Reference and meeting agendas and minutes are also available for viewing.