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Burlington Economic Development Corporation Seeks New Members for Board and Committees
The Burlington Economic Development Corporation (BEDC) has announced a call for new members to join its Board of Directors and various committees. This is a unique opportunity for individuals with expertise in various fields to contribute to shaping Burlington's economic vision at a transformative time for the city.
The BEDC values the people who serve on its Board and Committees, and the current group is exceptionally talented. The organization is seeking candidates with expertise in areas such as large employer and corporate leadership, governance, strategy, and risk management, land development, finance and investment, business growth and sector strategy, destination development, tourism, retail, and hospitality, innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment attraction.
Candidates will have the chance to collaborate with municipal leaders and private sector peers, providing strategic oversight and thought leadership. The recruitment is open for candidates with expertise in Finance/Accounting, Main Street Business, Commercial Real Estate and Land Development, and Key Sector Leadership from Burlington's Major Employers, including Advanced Manufacturing, Food & Beverage Processing, Clean Tech, Biomedical & Life Sciences, ICT, and Destination Development & Marketing.
The Board of Directors meets 6-8 times per year, and members are also expected to actively contribute to one of its standing committees (HR & Governance, Finance and Risk) or working committees (Destination Development and Marketing, Business Growth and Renewal, Innovation and Entrepreneurship). By joining, candidates can contribute to the development of Burlington's economic and tourism strategies.
Lou Frapporti, a lawyer and senior adviser to Alinea Land Group, is already part of the Destination Development & Marketing Committee. Heidi McGraw, the CEO of BEDC, stated that this is a unique opportunity to contribute to shaping Burlington's economic vision at a transformative time for the city.
The recruitment is for Board Members and Committee Advisors with a 3-year term, renewable up to a total of 9 years of membership. Candidates should submit their resume and a short statement of interest to [email protected]. The application deadline for this recruitment is August 22, 2025. The recruitment timeline for this opportunity is rather short, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
By joining the BEDC, candidates can make an impact through committee participation and generative board discussions. This is a chance to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization that is dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Burlington.
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