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Chris Rickett

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Corso Italia Market Research Initaitive

September 28, 2023

To support the Corso Italia BIA on St. Clair Avenue, Chris led a comprehensive trade area analysis to help small businesses better understand local market dynamics. The project included a detailed inventory of existing businesses, an expenditure-based opportunity analysis, and demographic profiling of the trade area.

The research identified key gaps in services—including demand for a dry cleaner and hardware store—and offered data-driven insights into consumer behavior and media preferences to inform future marketing and business attraction efforts.

In Project, The Local Option
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My Main Street

October 16, 2021

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chris partnered with the Canadian Urban Institute and the Economic Developers Council of Ontario to develop and launch My Main Street—a province-wide initiative focused on revitalizing Ontario’s main streets.

The program supported community economic development and placemaking through targeted investments, local market research, and capacity-building for small business ecosystems. By grounding economic recovery in local data and inclusive growth strategies, My Main Street helped communities rebuild stronger, more resilient main street economies.

In Program, The Local Option

Portfolio

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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.