Erin Chrusch leads the Business & Local Economy team at The City of Calgary, where she supports local businesses and drives economic growth. She is a strategic thinker, problem solver, and relationship builder with a legal background in issues management and municipal public policy. Her recent work includes the Digital Service Squad, Calgary’s 5G Digital Discovery Zone (in collaboration with Rogers, Platform Calgary, and Calgary Economic Development), and Support Local YYC. These initiatives focus on strengthening Calgary’s business community and advancing digital and economic resilience.