ABOUT

Who IS KLB?

At the heart of KLB is our value principles: we prioritize humility, respect, and equity, and we graciously embrace the responsibility to serve our clients in ways that will regenerate and sustain these values. Whether serving niche businesses or government operations, we believe that all clients are entitled to unfettered and equal access to opportunity and success.

The KLB team works with business owners, developers, Nations, municipalities, and more to transform dreams and ideas into tangible experiences and results. Our team comprises Economic Development and Experiential Tourism professionals with a wide range of experience, knowledge, and industry connections. We aim to provide our clients with better business opportunities and financial support through grant writing initiatives and funding opportunities.

Along with helping your business determine the necessary steps to grow and succeed, we provide the tools and assets needed to get you there through our branding and marketing services. As industries become increasingly competitive, professional branding is the standard. Beyond creating a great look for our clients, our goal is to tell their unique story through voice and imagery.

Meet Our Team

  • Kyra Knapp

    Kyra Knapp

    Founder & Primary Consultant

  • Pat Robitaille

    Pat Robitaille

    Economic Development Officer

  • Julia Bernoski

    Julia Bernoski

    Manager of Projects & Operations

  • Leisha Meadows

    Leisha Meadows

    Executive Assistant

  • Aicha Smith-Belghaba

    Indigenous Relations Specialist

  • Afrah Shaik

    Student Intern

Our Extended Network

Beyond our core team, our extended network of consultant partnerships allows us to provide our clients with exceptionally customized support.

  • Leni Brem - Brem Consulting Inc., TIAO, ITO

  • Dave Schonberger - Ottercreek Woodworks, Award-Winning Experiential Tourism Programmer, Storyteller

  • Robin Duetta - Carefor, Feast of Fields, Culinary Events & Tourism Expert

  • Kim Gorgichuk - Indigenous Youth Program (IYP), Indigenous Women Entrepreneurship (IWE)

  • Sarah Thatcher - Grant Writing, Educational Curriculum

  • Terrilyn Kunopaski - tante consulting inc., Tourism Development Expert

  • Stephen Tooshkenig - Motivational Speaker, Storyteller

  • Jaymie Campbell - White Otter Consulting, The Aunte: Boutique Accommodation & Artist Residency