The Shorefast Institute for Place-Based Economies
Uncovering and harnessing the Power of Place
A national initiative to catalyse the holistic development of local economies, big and small.

Uncovering and harnessing the Power of Place
A national initiative to catalyse the holistic development of local economies, big and small.
The Shorefast Institute for Place-Based Economies is a new national initiative dedicated to place-based economic development. The Institute will catalyse communities, governments, and markets to connect and build national economic strength. By creating new models and networks to share insights and best practices, to activate entrepreneurship, and develop coordinated financial strategies and tools, we can build a more prosperous and resilient Canada.
The Shorefast Institute offers three areas of programming for organizations interested in new models of place-based economic development.
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-Zita Cobb, Founder & CEO, Shorefast