MEDIA RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ontario’s outlook dampened by labour shortages, supply chain issues (GREATER SUDBURY – February 3, 2022) – Pain points throughout Ontario’s economy are impairing business operations, and now consumers are feeling the pinch too. The frustration is palpable. From the grocery store and trucking industry to their pocketbooks, Ontarians are experiencing…
Today, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Premier Doug Ford sharing our membership’s concerns regarding the costs associated with vaccine passport verification. The chamber indicated that many businesses have operated under reduced capacity for a significant period of time and, with the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine certificate requirements, have had to…
On September 29, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce sent a letter to Chief Paul Pederson sharing our membership’s concerns regarding the safety of staff, patrons, and property. The chamber indicated that some member businesses in downtown and other areas of the community have faced instances of theft at their properties, loitering, indecent exposure, among other acts, that have…
February 10, 2021 Mayor Brian Bigger and City CouncilCity of Greater SudburyTom Davies SquareP O Box 5000, Station ASudbury, ON P3A 5P3 RE: Greater Sudbury Municipal Budget 2021 Dear Mayor Bigger and City Council, On behalf of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce I appreciate the opportunity to shareour comments regarding the City of Greater…
Following the news release and joint letter published by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and 20 other business groups (including Restaurants Canada, Molson Coors, and numerous provincial/territorial chambers and boards of trade) on July 20, there has been significant media coverage of the dire situation the food services industry finds itself in. Pre-COVID, the positive impact of our restaurants…
The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Toronto Region Board of Trade to launch the Recovery Activation Program in Greater Sudbury. The program is offered FREE to chamber members and is designed to help businesses improve their digital processes. Read the flyer below for more information. To apply for RAP, click here.
Last week, top officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that they may not be able to control the spread of COVID-19. The CDC released several resources to help prepare businesses and communities for the potential spread of COVID-19. We have also prepared resources, including a Crisis Communications Plan and a Business…
Budget 2019 puts businesses on the sidelines, misses chance to fix fundamental flaws in our economy: Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce GREATER SUDBURY, March 20, 2019 – Yesterday’s federal budget fails to address the fundamental issues undermining the ability of Canada’s business owners to create more jobs and economic prosperity for all Canadians, according to…
Long-Term Transportation Plan Needed to Address Northern Ontario’s Transportation Needs: Greater Sudbury Chamber and Ontario Chamber of Commerce The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce release key transportation recommendations to better serve needs of businesses and residents GREATER SUDBURY, December 03, 2018 – Today, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of…
Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce Calls on Provincial Government to Immediately Repeal Bill 148 Greater Sudbury’s business community urges immediate action to strengthen business competitiveness GREATER SUDBURY, September 7, 2018 – Today, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce is calling on the Government of Ontario to immediately repeal the drastic labour reforms introduced by Bill…