Our Team

Mae Legg, Manager of Economic Development and the BRC

Mae has operated many successful business ventures, and administered multiple Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade initiatives in her career with three Small Business Enterprise Centres.

Mae specializes in:

• Business diagnostics and pricing strategies
• Business plan and cash flow development
• Customer service and communications
• Financial needs assessment and planning
• Human resource management
• Income property management
• Restaurant management
• Youth entrepreneurship programs and services

Natalie Walker, Small Business Consultant

Natalie first joined the City’s Economic Development and Tourism Department in 2017. She is a small business owner with an education background in Business Management and many years of administrative and office experience.

Natalie can assist you with:

• Starter Company Plus Grant Program
• Summer Company Grant Program
• Small Business Registration information and processes
• Incorporation information and processes
• Business plan and cash flow development
• Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations
• Required permits and applications
• Customer service and communications
• HST, payroll (CPP & EI) and WSIB registrations and inquiries
• Local business workshops and other community resources
• Marketing and Branding

Connor Webb

Connor Joined the BRC in 2022 as our Business Resource Assistance after graduating from the University of Guelph. His background running a small photography business and training in Marketing gives him many different skills when relating to small business. Connor can assist you with:

• Market Research
• Consumer Behavior
• Long-Range Marketing Planning
• Social Media Management
• Analytics Tools
• Customer Relationship Management Strategies

Leigh Ann Ditchburn

Leigh Ann Ditchburn is a business advisor, mortgage agent, and experienced administrative professional with over 16 years of experience supporting entrepreneurs, small businesses, and community organizations. Leigh Ann previously served as a Business Consultant with Enterprise Brant, a Community Futures Development Corporation in the area. Leigh Ann can best assist you with:

• Developing business plans
• Operational administration
• Secure financing
• Grow sustainable businesses
• Financial administration
• Business registration
• Cash flow management
• Foster community partnerships
• Connect businesses to relevant initiatives

Contact the Business Resource Centre to learn more about how we can help start or grow your business.