Introducing the Quinte Economic Development Commission
Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC) provides regional marketing programs that attract new industry as well as strategic support that helps local industries grow more competitive and profitable.

The QEDC has a track record of successful programs. In recent years, its Food and Beverage Training Series and the Integrated Workforce Development System, have obtained $4.5 million for internships and training rebates.

The QEDC embraces the communities of Belleville, Brighton and Quinte West (Trenton).

QEDC Board of Directors
The QEDC Board of Directors include:

• Mitch Panciuk, Board Chair, Boston Pizza, Belleville
• Tom Lafferty, Director and also Bellville City Council Member
• Ross Rae, Director and also Chair of the Belleville Economic Development Committee
• Ken Hudson, Director and also with Loyalist College
• Brad Little, Director, Applied Extrusion Technologies, Inc., Quinte West (Trenton)
• John Williams, Director, Hotelier & Mayor of Quinte West (Trenton)
• Ted Reid, Director, Quinte West (Trenton)
• Bill Gray, Director, Quinte West (Trenton)
• Christine Herrington, Director, Mayor of the Municipality of Brighton 
• Gerald Draaistra, Director, Vanderlaan Building Products, Brighton
• Peter McCann, Director, Brighton BioConsulting, Brighton

QEDC Staff
QEDC staff members include:

• Chris King, Ec. D., Chief Executive Officer
• Rachael Lamb, Administrative Assistant

(Updated: 2/2/2010)