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Buckle up for Economic Development
Ep. 83
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The Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) is a regional economic development organization dedicated to the promotion of economic growth in Belleville, Brighton, and Quinte West. Can you tell we took all that information directly from their website because we are novices when it comes to economic development?
Today we are going to learn the essentials of QEDC from the experts: Chris King, the Chief Executive Officer, and Vicki Birstow Ferguson, the Business Development Officer.
Babes of Quinte it’s time to think big and understand economic development. Please welcome Chris King and Vicki Bristow Ferguson from the Quinte Economic Development Commission.
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