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Brant Mayor Named Community Influencer of the Year

Monday, 1 March 2021 06:50

Brant Mayor David Bailey received the Community Influencer of the Year award from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario last month.

BRANT COUNTY - Brant County Mayor David Bailey has been named a "Community Influencer of the Year" from the Economic Developers Council of Ontario.

Bailey was presented the award last month for making a significant impact on his peers, the industry of Economic Development and the community. Bailey says this is truly an honour.

"I am so pleased to be recognized. We share a strong, resilient and charming community where people and businesses thrive. It is my honour to lead and represent the County of Brant. EDCO does a wonderful job to advance economic development in municipalities and foster economic prosperity in Ontario. Thank you for your hard work year over year."

President of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario Lidy Romanuk explains why they chose Mayor Bailey for this award.

"The announcement celebrates winning communities of all sizes for a variety of economic development projects. The County of Brant’s Mayor David Bailey has been a champion for local businesses throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and is an ambassador for businesses in Brant. He serves on several Board of Directors for both local and regional groups that contribute to the economic success of Brant. It is our pleasure to acknowledge Mayor Bailey as this year’s Community Influencer."

Despite the ongoing pandemic, the County of Brant continues to be an attractive destination for new businesses and has an excellent business retention rate.

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