Future St. Stephen serves as the economic development agency for the Municipality of St. Stephen. Our board is made up of business and community leaders and we work with the town`s administration and community partners to help ensure that St. Stephen has a thriving economy. Our work involves identifying the unique opportunities our community has and acting as a facilitator to make them a reality.
Future St. Stephen focuses on actively facilitating the revitalization and growth of St. Stephen.
Future St. Stephen's Priority Areas
Housing
Facilitate housing development to meet community needs. We are currently working with several developers to create new housing in the town.
Population growth
Attract and retain a diverse population.
Business Park Expansion
Attract new industries and develop necessary infrastructure.
Commercial and Small Business Growth
Invite existing businesses to expand, and new busiensses to relocate here. Foster an entrepreneurial environment in which businesses feel supported.
Tourism
Initiate a tourism strategy for the town and encourage the growth of the tourism industry.
Our Board
Chair: Genevieve Coates
President: Jeremy Barham
Treasurer: Randy Hogge
Board Members: Jeff Renaud (Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of St. Stephen), Allan MacEachern (Mayor of St. Stephen), Heather Cunningham, Sarah Conley
Past Board Members (Advisory Board): Bob Brown, Gerald Disher, Richard Fulton, Dale Weeks, David Ganong, Darren Marshall, Dave Archambault, Heather Estey, Tanya Herrington, Geoff Knight, Brian Hastey, Kendall Kadatz, Ian Williams
