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NEDC completes board member appointments

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed March 18, 2015 1:00 PM

Summary

At its regular meeting held March 16, Nanaimo City Council, on the recommendation of the Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) Nomination Committee, reappointed six members to the NEDC's Board - Doug Kalcsics, Dan Kucherka, Adrian Legin, Dr. Ralph Nilson, Charlie Parker and Andre Sullivan - and one new member, Brad Jones. Each board member will serve a three-year term.

The balance of the board's remaining membership - A.J. Hustins (Chair), Dan Brady, Ron Hartman, Ian Howat, Chief John Wesley, William Anderson, Gloria Hatifeld, Signy Madden, Carla Smith and Kelly Bissell - was renewed by Council.

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Key Points

  • In accordance with the NEDC's Articles of Incorporation, Council is required to appoint new members to the NEDC board (totalling 1/3 of its membership) each year.
  • Candidates wishing to join the NEDC board were assessed by the Nominating Committee based on the following core competencies - leadership, finance, marketing, community relations, business community connections, previous board experience and strategic planning.
  • The NEDC Nominating Committee received a total of 23 applications.

Quotes

"I would like to thank all members of the community who responded to the call for nominations and put their names forward. The Nominating Committee reviewed a wide range of applications from a number of talented and exceptional individuals. We look forward to working with the new board member, Brad Jones."

Bill Bestwick
NEDC Nominating Committee Chair
Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation

"We are very happy to welcome Brad Jones to the board, as well as the returning members. We are incredibly fortunate to have such talented individuals on the board to help guide the NEDC’s activities."

AJ Hustins
Board Chair
Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation

Quick Facts

  • Established by the City of Nanaimo, the NEDC is responsible for promoting the region as a destination for visitors, residents and investors. Through work aimed at business retention, trade development, research and tourism, the NEDC aims to build a diverse and prosperous local economy.
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Contact:

Philip Cooper
Communications Manager
City of Nanaimo
250-755-4532

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