Laurie spent some time away from the Colchester Region (in the big cities) but soon realized that Colchester was too good to miss out on, so he returned after university and some travel time overseas.
He and his wife Lisa have three young and active boys, and a lovely home that is only 2 minutes away from Masstown Market Ltd, where Laurie, as co-owner, and vice president spends most of his days.
Chairman, and corporate director for Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce (APCC). Vice chair of Colchester Regional Development Agency. Board member of Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and Nova Scotia Exhibition Commission. Committee member of Ministers Advisory committee for select Nova Scotia.
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Past president of: Colchester Credit Union, and Truro and District Chamber of Commerce, and Nova Scotia Chamber of Commerce.
"I think the Colchester region has tremendous potential and the political will to be very successful." says Laurie. "The efforts of CoRDA to bring our economic development efforts under one organization are really paying off. I am excited to be part of the effort and excited to live in such a great region.
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TRURO - Laurie Jennings, co-owner and operator of Masstown Market has been named Chair of the Colchester Regional Development Agency.
Mr. Jennings takes over from Jon Stanfield of Stanfield’s Limited, after volunteering for the CoRDA Board of Directors since 2005.
Laurie Jennings is a former President of the Truro and District Chamber of Commerce and currently serves as chair of The Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce, where he has volunteered for more than 5 years.
Laurie has been an active member of the business community since partnering with his brother and father in the family-operated Masstown Market more than 20 years ago. During that time, the business has grown to become a shopping destination for people in Central Nova Scotia as well as for travelers enroute between this province and New Brunswick.
The Jennings family business also has a reputation for supporting local food producers,musicians, sports teams and community organizations. Last year, the multi awardwinning Masstown Market expanded to a second location in the community of Five Islands.
The Colchester Regional Development Agency is responsible for key economic accomplishments in the Truro-Colchester Region. They include almost 10-million dollars in industrial park sales since 2003 and the creation of 154 new businesses across the Colchester Region during that same time-frame.
The announcement was made to CORDA’s funding partners in early June, as the agency’s veteran Executive Director, Jo Ann Fewer, announced she would not be renewing her contract.
Stepping into Fewer’s role as Executive Director is the agency’s Business Development Director Ron Smith. Mr. Smith has been with CoRDA since 2005.
Mr. Jennings comes into his new position as board chair with the solid backing of fellow board members and support from CoRDA’s community partners.
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For more information, contact Ron Smith at 902.893.0140 or
Alan Johnson at 902.890.9139
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