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S1 E3: Belinda Wick-Graham

Belinda Wick-Graham is a trailblazer in economic and community development. As the Director of Economic and Community Development for the Town of Minto and a past president of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO), Belinda’s passion for investment attraction, business development, and downtown revitalization has earned the Town of Minto the prestigious Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Business Attraction and Retention Award, the Award of Excellence in Business Retention, Recruitment and Expansion from the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA), and the Marketing Canada Award by the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC). Her innovative work in Minto has and continues to transform the town into a vibrant hub for growth and opportunity. In this episode, we explore: • The award-winning “Move to Minto” campaign. • Tackling challenges with absentee landowners to strengthen local economies. • Getting back to basics: practical approaches to community development. • The “Tour the Town” initiative. • The “Pitch It” Business Competition, fostering entrepreneurship in Minto. • Leveraging Community Improvement Plans (CIPs) for sustainable growth. • The “Rob and Duplicate” strategy: adapting proven ideas for local success. • Listen for more! Belinda’s insights are a goldmine for anyone interested in revitalizing small towns, boosting local business, or building stronger communities. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation! #HyperLocalPodcast #EconomicDevelopment #SouthernOntario #RuralCommunities #EDCO #EDAC #EcDev #Ontario #TownOfMinto #MoveToMinto #Downtown #PodcastRecommendation