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Amrit Manhas

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Economic Development Officer at City of Nanaimo
📍 Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada

Amrit Manhas serves as the Economic Development Officer for the City of Nanaimo, bringing over 15 years of experience in strategic planning, government relations, and business development. She is focused on fostering economic growth through business retention, expansion, and attraction initiatives. Amrit holds a B. A. in Economics from Simon Fraser University.

Amrit is a contributor to the broader regional economy through her professional affiliations. She actively participates in discussions and panels related to economic resilience and community development on Vancouver Island.

She has completed further economic development training at the University of Waterloo and with the International Economic Development Council.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Economic Development Officer
Location
Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
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Priorities

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Local Economic Growth
Her role is centered on facilitating economic growth in Nanaimo by leading business retention, expansion, and attraction initiatives for the city.
Community Development
She has highlighted the vital role of the non-profit sector as a driving force in the local economy, creating a prosperous and inclusive community.
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Career

Work history

2-2017
Economic Development Officer
City of Nanaimo
3-2013 - 1-2017
Economic Development Officer
Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation
11-2011 - 3-2013
Business Development & Research Officer
Nanaimo Economic Development Corporation
6-2004 - 11-2011
Research & Information Analyst
City of Nanaimo
9-2000 - 6-2004
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Nanaimo
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Connect with Us. Featured in City of Nanaimo – Economic Development
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Establishment of Nanaimo's new Economic Development Function Underway. Featured in City of Nanaimo Newsroom
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Education
1985 - 1990
B.A.
Simon Fraser University
1985 - 1990
Certificate of Liberal Arts
Simon Fraser University
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