A panel of experts spoke this morning on how to successfully build working relationships with the growing aboriginal population. The session was moderated by Dr. Pierre Zundel, from the University of Sudbury. Panellists included: Cultural Issues: Suzanne Shawbonquit, Aboriginal People’s Council of Sudbury Demographic Profile: Dr. Darrel Manitowabi, Professor, University of Sudbury Opportunities…
We continue to meet with our local representatives as part of our efforts to maintain close ties with all levels of elected officials. During our most recent meeting, Councillor Dutrisac shared her thoughts and positions on a variety of issues. Read the minutes from our meeting. The chamber also met with Councillor Rivest and discussed…
The Chamber met with Deputy Mayor and Ward Twelve Councillor Joscelyne Landry-Altmann on January 18. Topics included the budget process, industrial lands, the Downtown Master Plan and the Councillor’s Ward.
On Wednesday, January 18, your chamber met with Ward Eleven Councillor Terry Kett. Topics discussed included the budget, industrial lands, council cohesion and the market square advisory panel
Rob Bergevin, Regional Director, Programs and Pickering Lands, Ontario Region met with the advocacy committee on January 12 to shed light on the issues that were encountered with highway 69 and how it should progress now that the federal government has split the project into five smaller projects to comply with environmental legislation.
On Friday, September 9, your Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce (GSCC) joined with the Timmins Chamber, Sault Ste. Marie Chamber and the North Bay Chamber to release a joint statement on the Far North Act. The statement highlights five specific actions the four chambers believe need to be addressed immediately. The provincial government introduced the…
The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has completed a route planning and preliminary design for Highway 144 from approximately 6 kilometres south of Chelmsford to approximately 8 kilometres north of Dowling, a distance of approximately 27 kilometres. A Screening Evaluation has been carried out for the Preliminary Corridor Alternatives displayed at the first PIC back in…
On Thursday, October 27, 2011, your chamber of commerce held its annual AGM at the Holiday Inn on Regent Street. Directors, member businesses and politicians were treated to a keynote address by (Ret.) General Rick Hillier. The evening also saw voting delegates review the Constitution and Bylaws of the chamber.