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Chris Rickett

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Markham is More: Markham’s Economic Development and Culture Strategy

December 1, 2023

Chris co-authored “Markham is More,” the City’s integrated Economic Development and Culture Strategy for 2023–2027. The strategy breaks new ground by uniting economic development and cultural planning into a single roadmap—recognizing the critical role of arts and culture in shaping livable cities and attracting top talent. With five strategic goals, the strategy lays out a vision for Markham’s future focused on business growth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and creative economy development.

It also positions the City to capitalize on major developments, including the arrival of York University’s new campus, Canada’s largest semiconductor cluster, and the planned Markham Innovation Exchange (MiX)—a 1,900-acre employment zone for next-generation manufacturing.

View the Strategy.

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Throughout his career, Chris has showcased his highly developed leadership and strategic planning skills to drive innovative projects, develop and deliver programs, and foster new municipal policies.

Working with a diverse array of stakeholders, he has the ability to build consensus and influence stakeholders to drive results while administering and delivering complex projects and programs.

The initiatives highlighted here provide some insight into the diversity of Chris' skill set and his ability to adapt to new challenges and subject matter.