David is one of Atlantic Canada's leading economic development consultants. He has worked with over 50 local, provincial and national economic development agencies, industry associations and government departments in six Canadian provinces and two U.S. states. He has particular expertise in several disciplines including: demographic analysis, economic assets mapping, economic analysis, business investment attraction strategies, business retention & expansion and immigration attraction. He also works with private sector clients in industries such as: energy, telecommunications, financial services, insurance, health care and forestry.

David authors a daily online blog entia twice weekly economic development column in the New Brunswick Telegraph-­‐Journal . He is also a published author. David is a frequent commentator on radio and TV and guest lectures at several Atlantic Canadian universities. He is also a member of the NB2026 Roundtable.