About investStratford

investStratford is the City of Stratford's Economic Development Corporation which, together with the provincially-funded Stratford Perth Centre for Business, offers full advisory services for
business start-up, growth, relocation and new investment.

Globally Connected.
Community Driven.

Guided by a Board of Directors, investStratford delivers full business support services and business-skills focused events aimed at supporting business growth and investment in Stratford and area.

Who We Are

investStratford is a brand mark of the Stratford Economic Enterprise Development Corporation (SEED Co.).
Principally funded by the City of Stratford, SEED Co. has been established as a stand-alone entity with a mission to focus singularly on Stratford's economic future. SEED Co. has been positioned to be a creative and innovative collaborator with partners in the Stratford community and beyond. The Corporation, under the guidance of a board of directors, offers support services and business focused development events to Keep, Grow and Attract business.

What We Do

Committed to advancing Stratford's economic future, investStratford offers concierge-style advice, support and guidance to businesses, and the Stratford Perth Centre for Business supports youth entrepreneurship programs for the Stratford, Perth and St. Marys area.

investStratford Team

Joani Gerber

CEO

Mike Pullen

Managing Director

Holly Mortimer

Small Business Advisor

Elke Bidner

Marketing Communications

Janis Auster

Operations & Administration Lead

Board of Directors

Andrew Jantzi

Engineering and Quality Management, New-Form Tools

Bill Boon

General Manager of Administration, Aisin Canada, Inc.

Brad Beatty

Councillor, City of Stratford

Ekin Alfieri

Account Manager, TD Commercial Banking

Jeff Graham

President & CEO, Festival Hydro & Rhyzome Networks

Joan Thomson

CAO, City of Stratford

Kate Dekok

National Director of Sales- Bernafon (SEED Co. President)

Lori Radke

President and CEO, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

Mark Hunter

Councillor, City of Stratford

Martin Ritsma

Mayor, City of Stratford

Sarah Hamza

Director, Audience Engagement, Stratford Festival

Trevor McNeil

Manager, MTE Consultants, Inc. (SEED Co. Vice President)

Annual Reports

Annual Report 2023 in Review

June 6, 2024

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2022 Conference Board of Canada Report

January 20, 2023