Laurie Guthrie, BIS, EcD in

Laurie Guthrie, BIS, EcD

Examiner · DISC type cs
Economic Developer / Civic Innovation - Smart City Strategist at City of Fredericton
📍 Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Laurie Guthrie is a seasoned Economic Developer and Civic Innovation Strategist for the City of Fredericton. She spearheads initiatives to foster economic growth and has been instrumental in branding Fredericton as the Startup Capital of Canada. Laurie holds both national (EcD) and international (CEcD) certifications in economic development.

Described as a "devout Frederictonian, " Laurie is passionate about her communitys prosperity. With her husband and four children, she enjoys outdoor pursuits. Her work often involves collaborative community partnerships, including with Indigenous youth and local non-profits, reflecting a deep commitment to inclusive growth.

She has received Canadas Queens Diamond Jubilee Award and the Fredericton Chamber of Commerces Presidents Award for her leadership.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Economic Developer / Civic Innovation - Smart City Strategist
Job Level
Junior
Location
Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Personality Overview

How Laurie shows up

Late Adopter
Unexpressive
Process Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Priorities

Topics Laurie cares about

Smart City Strategy
Manages Fredericton's smart city projects, including its participation as a finalist in Canada's Smart Cities Challenge and its evolution into a 5G city.
Civic Innovation
Designed and leads Boost Fredericton, a civic innovation living lab that partners with students and entrepreneurs to solve municipal challenges using new technologies.
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Career

Work history

5-2019
Economic Developer / Civic Innovation - Smart City Strategist
City of Fredericton
8-2018 - 5-2019
Smart City Project Manager
City of Fredericton
4-2013 - 7-2018
Economic Development Specialist / Manager of Marketing, Communications
Ignite Fredericton | Planet Hatch | Knowledge Park
10-1992 - 3-2013
Economic Development Officer
City of Fredericton
In the press

Media appearances

Five Questions with Laurie Guthrie of the City of Fredericton. Featured in Evergreen.ca
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Education
Certified Economic Developer (CEcD)
International Economic Development Council (IEDC)
2002 - 2005
Certified Economic Developer (EcD) & Certificate in Economic Development
University of Waterloo
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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