In the first episode of our Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Awards Series: The Deep Dive, host Mason Ainsworth sits down with George Borovilos, recipient of the prestigious Joseph A. Montgomery Economic Development Achievement Award.

With a distinguished career spanning municipal, county, and provincial roles, including senior leadership at the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs, the City of Kitchener, Northumberland County, and most recently as Manager of Economic Development for the Township of Centre Wellington. George has spent decades shaping stronger, more resilient communities across Ontario.

In this conversation, George reflects on what true leadership in economic development looks like, the importance of putting people and collaboration at the centre of the work, the lessons learned across different levels of government, and what the next generation of economic developers can take forward.

Whether you’re an economic development professional, a community leader, or simply passionate about how Ontario’s towns and cities grow, this episode offers thoughtful insights from one of the province’s most respected voices in the field.

This series was made in partnership with the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO). Thank you to the incredible staff and the Board of Directors for making this series possible.

Thank you to our Series Sponsor:

A special thank you to Peacock Tariff Consulting for sponsoring the Hyper Local EDCO Awards Series. With deep expertise in tariff strategy, customs compliance, and international trade, Peacock Tariff Consulting helps businesses navigate complex global trade challenges with clarity and confidence. We’re grateful for their support of conversations that strengthen Ontario’s economic development community.

Learn more at peacocktariffconsulting.com.

Thank you to our Podcast Partner, Michelle Samson of Storied Places Media.

Storied Places Media specializes in producing audio and video podcasts for economic development organizations. It's long-form content that busy people will actually consume. They can support your vision or take care of the whole process: hosting, interviewing, editing, and distribution on all major streaming platforms. They also advise on strategy and promotion to help it reach as much of your audience as possible.

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