Responsibilities

The Industry and Economic Development Branch is responsible for:

• Engaging with economic development stakeholders to advance regional economic development and utilizing research, analysis and industry engagement to identify gaps and opportunities for diversification within sectors.
• Providing assistance to business and community stakeholders through financial and non-financial supports.  Leading sector planning and offers appropriate tools and supports required to facilitate sector growth.
• Assessing growth opportunities and advancing activities that lead to enhanced or new business opportunities, support regional growth and diversification on a provincial and regional basis, with particular attention to rural areas.
• Advancing innovation-driven sector supports.

For more information:

• Regional Economic Development Division
• Sector Diversification Division

Contact

Assistant Deputy Minister

Julian Ludmer
Assistant Deputy Minister – Industry and Economic Development Branch
Telephone: (709) 729-5160
Email: JulianLudmer@gov.nl.ca