Media Release: Economic Development Manager

The Town of Smiths Falls wishes to announce the appointment of Ingrid Bron as the new Economic Development & Tourism Manager for the Town of Smiths Falls.

Ms. Bron brings more than17 years of combined experience in municipal economic community development, tourism and planning. She worked previously with the Town of Smiths Falls as Economic Development Coordinator for over two years, followed by six years in British Columbia as the Director of Community Economic Development for the City of Revelstoke and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District Area B.

“We are very pleased to announce the appointment of such an experienced and highly qualified candidate for the position of Manager of Economic Development & Tourism,” said Chief Administrative Officer Malcolm Morris. “Ingrid’s collaborative style and passion for economic development will be vital as we strive to build a diverse local economy fueled by a strong business sector. We are delighted to welcome Ingrid back to Smiths Falls.”

Bron studied at Queen’s University and holds a Master of Urban and Regional Planning. She is an active member of the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC) and Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO).

Bron brings an infectious level of energy and enthusiasm to the role along with a solid record of delivering results. Her demonstrated ability to collaborate with stakeholders will advance the Town’s strategic objectives of expanding economic activity, creating employment opportunities, and building a thriving local economy.

“I am thrilled to return to Smiths Falls after gaining valuable experience leading community economic development in the BC interior. Revelstoke shares many attributes with Smiths Falls, as a small but diverse community with a rich railway history, to one with a growing recreation and tourism economy that seeks to attract new residents looking for a high quality of life. It feels like coming home.”

Bron will begin her new leadership role in Smiths Falls on March 18th at which time she may be reached at ibron@smithsfalls.ca.

For further information, please contact:
Malcolm Morris, CMO
Chief Administrative Officer Town of Smiths Falls
77 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B8
613-283-4124 ext. 1104
mmorris@smithsfalls.ca

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Media Contact
Joanne Plontz
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
77 Beckwith Street N, Box 695
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B8
613-283-4124 ext. 1122
Communications@smithsfalls.ca