About the M.A.E.D.C

MISSION STATEMENT


The Melita and Area Economic Dev’t Corp. was established in 1997. Our mission is to promote and enhance economic development and job creation in the region represented by the Town of Melita and the Municipalities of Brenda-Waskada & Two Borders by fostering, promoting, and implementing economic and tourism development initiatives within Melita and Area. The five strategic priorities we plan to focus on are:

1.    Retaining vital services and businesses

2.    Developing a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem

3.    Identifying, attracting and developing specific industries 

4.    Attracting and retaining population 

5.    Developing tourism in the area 


REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER


ERIC FORSTER

Melita & Area Economic Development Corp.
Box 727
Melita, Manitoba
R0M 1L0

Telephone: (204) 522-3413
Fax: (204) 522-3587
Email: melitadev@hotmail.com

The Economic Development Office is here to provide assistance in your business or relocation requirements. We encourage you to discover what our area could offer and how this can be your new location for growth. 

We can guide you on relevant information about the region to help in your business-decision making process.  Our proactive approach to opportunities and customer service towards individuals or businesses considering settling in our Town, can help in your transition as you move in and be a part of the community. 

We are a good networking resource by introducing you to organizations and individuals in the area that may contribute to the success of your new venture.


BOARD OF DIRECTORS


Chair
Curtis BrownTwo Borders Resident Representative


Vice-Chair
Sandra ClarkCouncillor for the Municipality of Two Borders


Secretary 
Debbie McMechanReeve for the Municipality of Two Borders


Directors
Cara RedpathCouncillor for the Town of Melita
Marla BarsnessTown of Melita Resident Representative
Bob BrownTwo Borders Resident Representative
David VanmackelbergheCouncillor for the Municipality of Brenda-Waskada