The Power of Partnerships in Investment Attraction and Investor Services
Date: Tuesday, September 15
Time: 2:10pm
Room: Main Ballroom
Speaker:
Tuhina Chatterjee – Senior Regional Advisor, Invest Ontario
Description: Investment attraction is a team sport that relies on strong partnerships across municipal, provincial, federal, and international stakeholders. From identifying opportunities in global markets to supporting investors through site selection, establishment, and expansion, successful investment attraction requires coordinated efforts that bring together the unique strengths of each partner.
Join leaders from Invest Ontario, Invest Nova Scotia, Opportunities New Brunswick, and Invest Alberta for an engaging discussion on how provincial investment agencies collaborate across levels of government, industry, and local economic development organizations to attract and support investment. Panelists will share how they engage priority markets, align their efforts with sector-specific priorities, and work with federal and municipal partners to create a seamless investor experience.
The session will explore how provincial agencies identify, pursue, and advance investment opportunities, how they engage communities in the attraction process, and what municipalities can do to strengthen their investment readiness and absorption capacity. Attendees will gain practical insights into partnership models, lead-sharing approaches, investor servicing strategies, and the collaborative frameworks that help turn transform global interest into local economic growth.
Whether you are an Economic Development Officer, municipal leader, or economic development practitioner, this session will provide valuable lessons on building effective partnerships, enhancing community competitiveness, and positioning your region to attract and secure investment.