Tyson McMann is championing innovative policies to support economic development. As the Business Development Consultant – Food and Beverage at the City of Hamilton, he supports real-world problem-solving for his community through innovative policy approaches. As Co-Chair of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario's Bright Ideas committee, he encourages economic developers to think differently, shine brightly, and develop toolkits and ideas to benefit the industry and our communities. From Tyson’s start at the Town of Amherstburg, to MDB Insight, and the City of Guelph, he has fostered a deep passion for helping others through economic development.

In this episode, we discuss:

• “The Wrong Government for the Job: Why Municipalities are ill-Equipped to Handle the Infrastructure Deficit.”

• How Hamilton is 70%-80% Rural with 679 farms and the largest sugar refinery in Canada!

• Advice for attending conferences to get the most out of your experience.

• EDCO Board Elections.

• Listen for more!

Tyson’s unique policy projects are a must-listen for anyone passionate about agricultural business, policy analysis, or strategic thinking. We even talked about paid internships!

Now some work for YOU! What is one conference tip you have? Please put it in the comments and let's keep the conversation going!

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