Burlington Economic Development announces new joint roles to support business and economic growth

Burlington, Ont.—April 26, 2024 - Burlington Economic Development and the City of Burlington are pleased to announce the hiring of two new joint roles that will play a direct role in supporting business in Burlington and driving economic prosperity in the city.

Mark Steffler is stepping into a new role as Strategic Lead for the Burlington Lands Partnership and Sabah Kazmi is joining Burlington Economic Development as a Specialist, Business and Economic Development.

Mark joined the Burlington Economic Development team in a joint role with the City of Burlington in 2013 and has since spearheaded numerous strategic projects, including leading the due diligence for the acquisition of Robert Bateman High School, attracting Brock University to the area, and successfully securing funding for and launching Burlington’s soft-landing program for international businesses.

In this new role, Mark will lead strategic initiatives for the City by driving land partnerships to create community amenities, economic growth and attainable housing.

Sabah Kazmi has been part of the Halton Region business community since 2017. She has previously worked as Manager of Business Services at Haltech Regional Innovation Centre (now merged and known as Innovation Factory) as well as a Business Consultant with the Region of Halton. These experiences have equipped her with the knowledge required to support local businesses and assist them in navigating their unique challenges.

In her new role, Sabah will continue to leverage her business support skills to build relationships and nurture our Business Improvement Areas (BIAs), support main street enterprises, and be at the forefront of strategic initiatives aimed at economic development within the City of Burlington.

Media Contact:

Claire Green
Strategic Lead, Economic Development and Destination Marketing
Burlington Economic Development
Claire.Green@burlington.ca