Local Events & Meetings

Economic Development is new in Hudson's Hope! Join us for a casual info session to learn about what economic development entails, our role in the community as economic developers, and how we are working to help your businesses and community thrive.

We'll discuss our work in Hudson's Hope, what we've done so far (each of our deliverables and a status update on each one), and outline our future plans and a vision for continued growth. This is your chance to ask questions, share ideas, and get involved in the conversation around the economic future of Hudson's Hope.

About Selina - Your Contracted Economic Developer
Selina Pechlaner is the lead economic developer at Inge Development. She holds an M.Sc. in Sustainable Economic Development, a B.A. in Human Geography and International Relations, and a Certificate in Dutch Spatial Planning. Selina has completed field schools in East Germany and rural Hungary, focusing on transitioning rural and resource-based economies to tourism.

An alumna of CityStudio, Vancouver’s civic innovation hub, and a business owner, Selina brings 15 years of experience in small business and government to Hudson's Hope. Her professional focus spans economic development projects in both Europe and Canada, with a particular interest in addressing complex socioeconomic challenges, rural and peri-urban development, and fostering business-institution-government partnerships.