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Severn, Ontario: Township of Severn has announced Becky Breedon as the municipalities' first Economic Development Officer. Becky is taking on this newly created role to lead the implementation of Severn's Economic Development Strategy, including initiatives to support local businesses and welcome investments that complement and respect the Township's rural character.
“I am pleased to welcome Becky to the Township of Severn. Becky brings with her many years of experience and extensive economic development sector knowledge. As the gateway to the Canadian Shield, Severn has many existing assets that can attract potential businesses, including access to major highways complemented by an unmatched live-work balance with all-season recreational activities right at your door. Becky has the relationship-building skills and creativity that will support Severn as our community continues to grow and ensure we are taking advantage of opportunities to create a sustainable local economy."
Before joining the Township of Severn, Becky was with the Town of New Tecumseth as their Economic Development Officer, where she led the department in initiatives related to business attraction and community development for two years. Prior to that Becky held an Economic Development Officer position for over seven years with the County of Simcoe, and she has worked in the economic development field at the Towns of Innisfil and Ingersoll. In these roles, Becky was responsible for conducting business retention and expansion initiatives, special events management, and was also actively supporting the entrepreneurship sector.
“I am excited to get started and I look forward to connecting with the Severn community and helping to shape the economic future of the Township. By collaborating with local businesses and developers, industry and community groups, we can all work towards building a strong, local economic landscape that can improve Severn's economic future and the quality of life for our community."
Becky is a graduate from the University of Western Ontario where she also obtained her graduate diploma in Public Relations. In 2013, Becky received her Economic Development (Ec.D.) and Certified Economic Development (CEcD) designations from the Economic Developers Association of Canada and the International Economic Development Council along with her diploma in Municipal Administration from the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario. Becky is an active member with the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and co-chairs the Professional Development Committee that provides regional training opportunities and scholarships.
Council encourages the community to join them in welcoming Becky to Severn.
Contact Becky by email or call 705-325-2315 x278.
About the Economic Development Strategy
The Economic Development Strategy provides guidance to the Township on economic development priorities over the next five years.
These priorities include:
- Increase support of local businesses.
- Balance Severn’s tax base to support a diverse community.
- Enhance and promote local tourism.
- Match lifestyle amenities with residential growth.
- Safeguard community interests in relation to the aggregate industry.
Learn more about the Economic Development Strategy for the Township of Severn on our website.
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Media contact
Tracy Roxborough
Communications Officer
Phone: 705-325-2315 x249
Email Tracy