Meredith Armstrong

Meredith Armstrong is the Director of Economic Development for the City of Greater Sudbury, and has worked with the municipality since 2005.  She provides leadership and direction for the City’s business development, tourism development, entrepreneurship and investment attraction objectives, and her team oversees a diverse portfolio including support for small business, film and television, arts & culture, mining supply & services, advanced education, workforce development, immigration, grant programs, tourism, marketing and more.  Meredith also works closely with the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC), an independent not-for-profit organization tasked with providing strategic leadership for all aspects of economic development for the community. The GSDC acts as the economic development agency providing oversight for the Rural & Northern Immigration Pilot for Greater Sudbury, with staff coordinating the process and supporting the Community Endorsement Committee associated with the program.  Meredith works closely with partners at all levels of government, community agencies, educational institutions and private sector stakeholders to advance economic development goals.  She is also a proud board member of Indigenous Tourism Ontario and plays an active role in other regional initiatives.  Meredith lives in downtown Sudbury with her husband and her two boys.