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Following the reinstatement of the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation CADC a new private sector board is ready to lead the capital region in economic growth and innovation.The ten-person board consists of seven members from the Province two members from the City of Charlottetown and one from the Town of Stratford. They areBarbara DunphyMelissa Hilton Tim KeizerWendell Labobe Kelly LantzHeather LoveKimberly MacKenzie Terry Hennessey City of CharlottetownCraig Walker City of CharlottetownMichael Fleischmann Town of StratfordThe business community has always been there for Islanders supporting our families and driving our economy. As they continue to face the stifling impacts of the global pandemic we need to work together across governments and with our partners to support them. The renewed CADC board and its diverse creative and entrepreneurial-minded members will provide important guidance as we work together to chart a clear path forward that fosters not just economic recovery but economic growth for the capital region. Premier Dennis King.Now more than ever before we need to work together to support our business community said Minister of Economic Growth Tourism and Culture Matthew MacKay. The leadership of the new board will be instrumental in paving the path to economic recovery for the capital region of Prince Edward Island as we learn how to continue doing business while living with COVID-19.The new board members are talented civic-minded business people who have a wealth of experience. Their expertise will help CADC continue as a catalyst for economic and social development in the Greater Charlottetown area said Minister Responsible for Charlottetown Natalie Jameson.Positions for the CADC board were advertised through Engage PEI. Government is currently working with the Town of Cornwall to have them join as a partner of CADC as well. More details on this agreement will be shared soon.
