Eric P. Canada

Eric P. Canada, Blane, Canada Ltd. is a recognized leader and innovator in economic development marketing as well as business retention and expansion (BR|E). Before beginning his consulting career, he led local, regional, and state-wide economic development organizations. Today, he brings a fresh perspective to strategy and planning for clients throughout North America. Canada reputation for leadership and innovation is built on a proven track-record.

He is the developer behind the award-winning, industry leading Synchronist Suite® software designed to help economic developers manage client relationships, business retention and expansion, prospect tracking, and workforce development programs.

He created the first application of competitive intelligence in a BR|E executive interview. This breakthrough led to national key performance indicators others thought impossible.

Canada is also responsible for the successful proof of concept for an innovative economic development cluster strategy for “forgotten” entrepreneurs that delivered a $13:1 ROI plus improvements across traditional economic development metrics.

He co-founded Engage, an invitation-only leadership symposium for global economic development leaders.

Prior to Economic Development for the Team, Canada wrote the books, Economic Development: Marketing for Results! and Marketer's Planning Guide.

Over 20 years, Canada has published significant research papers on BR|E and economic development marketing. Thousands of economic development professionals and community leaders have attended his workshops and professional education courses.