Anita Cassidy is an accomplished leader responsible for the strategic direction and management of Burlington Economic Development. Anita has worked for Burlington Economic Development since immigrating to Canada from Europe in 2011. She has 25 years’ experience in Economic Development blending the perspectives of an extensive background in European and North American economic development practice. A graduate of the University of Glasgow Masters of Economic Development program, she is multilingual and has lived and worked in seven countries. She has led a number of transformational initiatives for Burlington including the Burlington Economic Vision, GO Investment Corridor and Red Tape Red Carpet strategies. Anita also co-founded TechPlace, an Innovation Centre led by Burlington Economic Development that has supported thousands of entrepreneurs since it launched in 2017. She leads a team that supports companies to locate, start and grow in Burlington, Ontario. Attracting and growing over 1,000 jobs and $100 Million in ICI (Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional) assessment value per year for Burlington.
Day 1: Mar 18, 2025
Day 2: Mar 19, 2025
