Greater Sudbury, JULY 25, 2016: The chamber network is calling on Premier Kathleen Wynne to commit dedicated provincial infrastructure funds to developing and expanding broadband internet access in remote and rural areas of the province. With record investments being made by government in transit and transportation infrastructure, the chamber network is calling upon the provincial…
The Downtown Development Task Force discussed how the chamber can continue to advocate for downtown development. The chamber will continue to advocate for the advancement of the Downtown Master Plan as well as the large community projects and will continue to engage in discussions on issues such as the Official Plan and parking in the…
Chief Paul Eshkakogan of Sagamok Anishnawbek along with Will Sayers and Laura Owl from Z’gamok Enterprises spoke to the Ring of Fire Task Force about their perspectives on issues such as how industry can better engage First Nations in a genuine way and how Sagamok Anishnawbek approaches partnership building with industry. The representatives also spoke…
On June 27th, 2016, Peter Dal Bianco, founder of Bianco’s Audiotronic, spoke to the chamber about his experience with succession planning and how to value a company. He went on to provide the following advice to business owners in terms of their succession planning and future success: understand your business, know your industry, follow economic…
July 20, 2016 Mr. Jamison Steeve Executive Director Institute of Competiveness and Prosperity 105 St. George Street Toronto, ON M5S 3E6 Dear Mr. Steeve, RE: Response to “Clusters in Ontario: Creating an Ecosystem for Prosperity” The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce appreciates the work that has gone into the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity’s report,…
Media Release Chamber’s new Board officially sworn-in (Greater Sudbury, July 6, 2016) The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2016-2017. This year’s ballot contained the names of twelve candidates vying for six vacancies on the Board. The successful candidates include: Joshua Blasutti (Freelandt Caldwell Reilly LLP Chartered…