Dale Wheeldon brings 30+ years of knowledge and a varied background in economic development and local government.   With years of experience in both rural communities and a major city in British Columbia, Dale understands the unique challenges and opportunities differing sized communities face.  With this knowledge, he was asked to take on the role as the President and CEO of the BC Economic Development Association.  His working relationships with all levels of government and industry associations have helped to increase the profile of EDO's and the importance of the profession in BC.  Dale has a real passion in Business Retention and Expansion and in the area of Economic Disaster Recovery.  Dale first introduced in Canada the concept of structure economic disaster recovery in 2012.

Dale is also a partner with EDCD Consulting.  As an economic development consulting firm, EDCD focuses on working with local communities in overcoming challenges and focusing on opportunities.  Dale is a frequent speaker at economic development events and seminars and has been retained as an instructor by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).   Through both EDCD and BCEDA, Dale and his business partner Colleen Bond have worked with communities throughout North America and most recently Cambodia, in helping local leaders understand the value and practice of economic development.