About Us
Invest Durham helps organizations expand and grow their businesses in Durham Region, Ontario, Canada.
We’re confident the booming growth of our community offers the very best opportunity for investment in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
Durham Region makes up the eastern side of the GTA. Durham's booming growth and talented workforce make it an ideal location to start, grow, or relocate a business. Invest Durham supports both local and international businesses by leading, facilitating, and supporting various investment attraction and business expansion initiatives.
The priority of Invest Durham is to create and retain jobs, increase non-residential assessment and promote the region as the best place to live, work and invest.
Our Team
Simon Gill
Director, Economic Development and Tourism
Heidi Grant-Roberts
Administrative Assistant
Maylene Broderick
Manager, Business Development and Investment
Darryl Chow
Business Development Specialist
Ivan Cheung
Business Development Specialist
Nicole Gibson
Business Development Specialist
Molly Bi
Business Development Coordinator
Stacey Jibb
Manager, Agriculture and Rural Economic Development
Jessica Rhynas
Rural Economic Development Specialist
Kristyn Chambers
Rural Tourism Specialist
Steffan Lemon
Agriculture Economic Development Specialist
Teresa Shaver
Manager, Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD)
Ashley McBride
Junior Business Advisor
Lindy
Program, Events and Reporting Specialist
Patrice Esper
Business Advisory and Program Coordinator
Lauren Nucciarone
Manager, Marketing and Tourism
Alona Topolnisky
Creative Marketing Specialist
Brooke Edward
Brand and Content Specialist
Eileen Kennedy
Creative Industries Specialist
Lisa MacKenzie
Tourism Specialist