CEDC Announces New Executive Director, Ericka Canales

The CEDC Board of Directors is pleased to announce Ericka Canales as the new Executive Director of CEDC. The change in leadership became effective Monday, March 7, 2022.

 Ericka has over 25 years of experience in local, state, federal, non-profit, and small business industries, including owning a small business for ten years. She has a master’s degree in Environmental Planning and Policy. She is also a member of the Coös Cycling Club, Randolph Mountain Club, and Granite Outdoor Alliance.  In addition, she has been a board member of the Humane Society of Chittenden County and is involved with the FEMA Region 1 Response Cadre.

 "We are so pleased to have someone with Ericka's background, education, experience and community involvement join us in leading CEDC and serving the small businesses of the North Country," states CEDC Board President, Glenn Coppelman.

 Ericka can be reached by email at execdirector@coosedc.org or by phone at 603.788.3900.

Lise Howson, Ericka’s predecessor, has accepted a new position with CEDC as the Community Outreach Coordinator, effective Monday, March 14, 2022.

 In this position, Lise will engage in community outreach to connect with, and support underserved small businesses, including micro and rural businesses.  The priority is to reduce barriers that underrepresented and underserved entrepreneurs often face in accessing the programs they need to recover, grow, or start their businesses.

"The CEDC Board is grateful for Lise's excellent work as Executive Director since 2019, and is extremely pleased that she will continue to work with us in this new, critical role," said Board President, Glenn Coppelman.

 To contact Lise, email lhowson@coosedc.org or call (603) 530-1218.