Dryden's chief economic development official has abruptly resigned.
Vicki Kurz submitted her resignation to the City of Dryden, Jan. 9, saying she's going back to the private sector.
“I look forward to re-establishing my home-based consulting and project management business over the next couple of weeks,” she said in a statement.
A City of Dryden news release said Kurz played a “key leadership role” as part of the city's senior management team.
“She has worked tirelessly in her commitment to attract new businesses and investors to our community and area. We wish Vicki many successes in her future endeavors.”
During her five-and-half year tenure, Kurz spearheaded an economic development strategy focused on waterfront recreational improvements, tourism marketing, mineral exploration, alternative energy and value-added wood manufacturing opportunities. Among her accomplishments include promoting the northwestern Ontario community as a mineral exploration supply and service hub, complete with a comprehensive online catalogue geared to junior mining companies.
Until a permanent replacement is found, economic development duties are being handed to Stefanie Armstrong, a small business consultant with the Northwest Business Centre in Dryden.
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