Colleen is a partner with EDCD and has over 25 years economic development experience.  She has her diploma in Economic Development from the University of Waterloo and is a certified Economic Developer.  Colleen has extensive knowledge in building economic development programs and delivering practical and realistic strategic plans.   

Colleen’s skills, practical guidance and results-oriented approach have helped clients across Canada develop innovative economic development solutions.  She has facilitated workshops on economic development essentials including strategic planning, business retention and expansion, business attraction, and economic recovery from disasters.

Economic development troubleshooting and community development strategies have become a specialty for Colleen and she specializes in providing elected officials and community leaders with the right information to make decisions for their businesses and communities to grow.