Rhonda Keenan Ec.D., CEcD in

Rhonda Keenan Ec.D., CEcD

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General Manager Economic Development Services at Peterborough County
📍 Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

Rhonda Keenan is a Certified Economic Developer serving as the General Manager of Economic Development for Peterborough County. Praised as a key driving force in the region, she has extensive experience developing impactful economic strategies for urban and rural communities. She holds a B. A. from the University of Toronto.

She is deeply committed to community building and fostering sustainable growth. Her professional life is dedicated to creating collaborative environments where local businesses can thrive, connecting them with government, educational institutions, and community partners to ensure regional prosperity and resilience.

Unique fact: She developed a robust business retention and expansion program that resulted in the creation of an annual business count survey.

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Experience
9 Years
Current Role
General Manager Economic Development Services
Job Level
Senior
Location
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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Priorities

Topics Rhonda cares about

Local Business Support
Her work focuses on business retention, expansion, and helping small businesses tap into public procurement opportunities to strengthen the local economy.
Community Collaboration
Actively works in partnership with eight townships and two First Nation communities, focusing on a collaborative approach to drive regional economic growth and investment.
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Career

Work history

10-2024
General Manager Economic Development Services
Peterborough County
2-2016 - 10-2024
President and CEO
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development
Business Development Manager, Economic Development Services
City of Oshawa
Property and Development Officer
City of Oshawa
Sales Representative
Sutton Group Status Realty
In the press

Media appearances

Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development President‑CEO accepts position as General Manager Economic Development for Peterborough County. Featured in Ontario East
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Peterborough County announces new 'trifecta' to lead economic development and tourism. Featured in The Peterborough Examiner
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Education
1990 - 1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Toronto
Economic Development
University of Waterloo
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