The Saskatchewan Economic Development Association has a bit of a southwest flavour at its head.

     John Parker of Southwest Community Futures will serve as the organization's President for the upcoming year.

     Parker says he's looking forward to working with both the public and private sector, and sees his role as bringing them together and helping them see where they fit as a partner.

     Parker also looks forward to working with the Ministry of Enterprise and Innovation when it comes to further work on the economy, and says SEDA wants to play an important role in continuing the current economic momentum.