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Anita Cassidy

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Executive Director at Burlington Economic Development and Tourism
📍 Canada

Anita Cassidy is the Executive Director of the newly unified Burlington Economic Development and Tourism. An accomplished leader with a Masters in Economic Development from the University of Glasgow, she is responsible for the strategic direction and management of the organization, focusing on supporting local businesses and attracting visitors.

Anita is committed to community-focused initiatives. She contributes her expertise as a member of the Bay Area Climate Change Council and serves as a mentor for FreshInsights Consulting, guiding graduates and supporting high-quality consulting projects for various companies.

She successfully led the strategic merger of Burlington Economic Development and Tourism Burlington into a single, unified organization.

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Experience
19 Years
Current Role
Executive Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
Canada
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Economic Growth
Leads the strategic direction for Burlington's economic growth and actively recruits business leaders for board and committee roles to help shape the city's future.
Strategic Partnerships
Demonstrates a focus on collaboration by partnering with organizations like the Burlington Chamber of Commerce for events such as the Bay Area Economic Summit.
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Career

Work history

5-2018
Executive Director
Burlington Economic Development and Tourism
12-2016 - 5-2018
Economic Development Manager
Burlington Economic Development and Tourism
1-2015 - 12-2016
Special Project Manager
Burlington Economic Development and Tourism
5-2017
Member
Bay Area Climate Change Council
11-2011
Mentor
FreshInsights Consulting
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Education
Leadership Program
McMaster University
Masters In Economic Development
University of Glasgow
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