Do You Want To Play a Role in Shaping Burlington's Economic Future?

By Pepper Parr

August 18^th, 2025

BURLINGTON, ON

What is now the Burlington Economic Development and Tourism Corporation (Tourism was recently added to the mandate) is looking for new members to serve on its Board of Directors.

They are currently recruiting new members for our Board of Directors and Board Committees.  Seeking candidates who bring expertise in areas such as:

• Large employer and corporate leadership
• Governance, strategy, and risk management
• Land development
• Finance and investment
• Business growth and sector strategy (manufacturing, technology, professional services, life sciences)
• Destination development, tourism, retail, and hospitality
• Innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment attraction

Application deadline: August 22^nd

If there is a criticism to this story, it would be the rather short timeline to submit an application

Heidi McGraw:

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping Burlington’s economic vision at a transformative time for our city.

Our Board of Directors is a governance-focused body seeking to strengthen its membership with community leaders who bring expertise in advanced manufacturing, commercial real estate and land development, main street business/small business ownership in Burlington, or professional finance and accounting experience. The Board meets 6–8 times per year, and members are also expected to actively contribute to one of its standing committees (HR & Governance, Finance and Risk) or working committees:  (Destination Development and Marketing, Business Growth and Renewal, Innovation and Entrepreneurship).

Board Members and Committee Advisors with experience in one or more of the following areas for a 3-year term, renewable up to a total of 9 years of membership:

• Finance/Accounting
• Main Street Business
• Commercial Real Estate and Land Development
• Key Sector Leadership from Burlington’s Major Employers, including Advanced Manufacturing (Manufacturing/Process/Technologies), Food & Beverage Processing, Clean Tech, Biomedical & Life Sciences, ICT, Destination Development & Marketing Committee:

Lou Frapporti: Lawyer, senior adviser to Alinea Land Group

Why Join?

• Contribute to the development of Burlington’s economic and tourism strategies
• Collaborate with municipal leaders and private sector peers
• Provide strategic oversight and thought leadership
• Make an impact through committee participation and generative board discussions
• Be part of a forward-thinking, high-impact governance model

An organization is only as good as the people who serve on its Board and Committees.

This group currently has some exceptionally talented people.  You might want to think about serving.

Deadline to apply: Noon August 22nd,2025.

Submit your resume and a short statement of interest to:   invest@burlington.ca