Beyond Boundaries: Building a High-Impact Regional Economic Ecosystem

Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 10:40am
Room: Salon A

Speaker:
Francesco Calazzo – General Manager, Economic Development at the Southeast Regional Service Commission

Description: True economic momentum rarely stops at municipal borders. Developing cohesive, high-performing regional economic development ecosystems requires alignment, trust, and shared governance across diverse communities. 

Led by Francesco Calazzo (General Manager of Economic Development at the Southeast Regional Service Commission) alongside regional partners from across Southeast New Brunswick, this interactive panel moves beyond localized case studies to focus on national takeaways. The discussion will dive into the practical realities of building collective regional strategies, aligning stakeholder ecosystems, and managing multi-jurisdictional growth. Practitioners from across Canada will leave with actionable insights, frameworks, and lessons learned to foster stronger regional collaboration in their own jurisdictions.