Business and Investment Development Unit

The Business & Investment Development Unit focuses on investment retention and expansion activities that support the creation of jobs and investment in food processing, bioproduct and rural manufacturing businesses. The Unit provides knowledge, connections and resources that will influence investment decisions and is active in facilitating sector-wide approaches to business development. Regular contact is made with food processing, bioproduct and rural manufacturing businesses and trade associations on a variety of business development issues.

Helga McDonald
Manager
(519) 826-4448

Program Support
Kathleen Dale
(519) 826-3795

Business Development Consultants (BDC)

Mark Jonker
Team Lead
(519) 826-3482

John Farlinger
Protein Foods & Condiments
(519) 826-4457 

Athar Shah
Baking, Cereal & Ingredients
(519) 826-3140

Jacquelynn Ellis 
Confectionery, Snacks, Prepared Foods
(519) 826-4470

Kevin Montgomery
Regional BDC, Blenheim
Processed Fruits & Vegetables
(519) 676-3325

Donna Sunter
Regional BDC, Guelph
(519) 826-4349

Yves Lavictoire
Regional BDC, Kemptville
613-258-8985

Elaine Flook
Regional BDC, Lindsay
(705) 324-1481

Erin Panek
Regional, BDC, Woodstock
(519) 537-3537

John Schut
Regional BDC, Owen Sound
(519) 371-3134

Investment Attraction Consultants

John Swan
Investment Attraction Consultant
519-826-4447

Bill Harvie
Investment Attraction Consultant
519-826-4405