New details are emerging on the ongoing dissolution of Initiatives Prince George.
In the spring, council voted to shut down the economic development branch and bring it in house, citing potential cost savings of $500,000.
With the majority of IPG staff members already moving onto new employment, the transformation into a city department has been accelerated.
Former IPG economic development officer Melissa Barcellos has been hired at the city as a Manager of Economic Development, reporting to the city’s GM of Planning and Development Ian Wells. The Planning and Development Department will house the new economic development wing.
A report to council from Mayor Lyn Hall has discussions are ongoing with city organizations to “gain input” on the transition.
Four other related positions are being advertised for the city department; three with a business and economic development focus and one marketing position
Former IPG head Heather Oland turned down a position with the city and has taken over as GM of the Ramada Hotel Plaza.
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