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MUNICIPALITY OF CHESTER – The Municipality continues with their mandate of
encouraging economic prosperity with the hire of Erin Lowe, who recently joined the
Municipal Team as Economic Development Officer (EDO).
Economic development has been a priority for Municipal Council since being identified
in their 2012 Strategic Plan. Since that time, and with the help of the previous EDO,
MODC has put an overall strategy in place, established an Economic Development
Grant and sponsorship program, undertaken a Business Park Feasibility Study, and
developed an awards program that recognizes the invaluable contributions of our local
entrepreneurs to our economy.
“We have established a solid foundation on which we can continue to build,” says
Warden Allen Webber. “Positioning ourselves as being ‘business ready’ is our main
focus, and we are confident that Erin can provide the leadership we need to get there.”
Erin comes to MODC with over ten years of experience leading business development
activities, most recently as the Strategic Planning/Business Development lead for
eastern Canada with a prominent, international corporation. She holds a Bachelor of
Business Administration with a major in Leadership Studies from St. Francis Xavier
University. Erin currently resides in Hubbards.
“This new challenge is exciting for me,” says Erin. “I’m in a position where I can help
cultivate an environment where commerce and tourism flourish as well as support our
existing community of local businesses and organizations.”
A primary focus for Erin is increasing promotion and awareness of MODC as a
development location through the creation of a sector development strategy and the
implementation of a business retention and expansion program.
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DATE: August 4, 2017
SUBJECT: MUNICIPALITY FILLS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ROLE
STATUS: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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Erin is also expected to work in collaboration with regional tourism agencies to
promote and create awareness of MODC as a destination.
Erin began on July 31. To reach her, please contact the Community Development
Department at 902-275-2599 or send an email to elowe@chester.ca. For more on the
Municipality’s strategy for economic prosperity, please visit www.chester.ca
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Tara Maguire
Director of Community Development
(902) 275-2599 office
tmaguire@chester.ca
Tammy Wilson
Chief Administrative Officer
(902) 275-3554 office
twilson@chester.ca