The Chatham-Kent Economic Recovery Task Force's main goal is to develop key strategies and recommendations for supporting the local economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. They communicate and engage with businesses, owners and leaders across a variety of sectors.
Visit the Economic Recovery Task Force
Facebook group and the
Economic Recovery Task Force website for up-to-date information on their progress.
The co-chairs are
Michael Grail and
Rocky Gaudrault and the nine sector sub-committees and chairs are:
- Manufacturing and Logistics:
Mike Kilby and
Larry Delaey
- Professional Services:
Tracey Walker and
Katherine Denkers
- Food Services & Tourism: Pete Tsirimbis
- Arts and Culture:
Rachel Schwarz
- Property, Real Estate, and Construction:
Fred Naclerio and
Robb Nelson
- Small Business and Entrepreneurs:
Gail Hundt and
Wade Vermeersch
- Not for Profit:
Mike Genge and
Patricia Peters
- Communications and IT:
Andrew Thiel and
Greg Hetherington
- Agriculture and Food Processing:
Geetu Pathak and
Greg Devries
