Media Release: Budget fails to tackle high input costs, low business confidence

Ontario Government follows Ottawa’s lead in increasing taxes for small businesses Greater Sudbury, Thursday, March 29, 2018 – The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) and the Ontario Chamber Network, today cautioned that while the 2018 provincial budget proposes new spending for economic development, it does nothing to…

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Media Release: Budget 2018: Big on Spending, Short on Growth

GREATER SUDBURY, March 1, 2018 – The 2018 Budget includes many positive measures, but does not address the fundamental issues facing Canada’s economy, says the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce. A strong and prosperous Northern Ontario depends on a competitive business environment, but businesses are struggling with the rising cost of operations. “The chamber is encouraged by the…

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Media Release: Cost of inputs and access to skilled labour remain key concerns for Greater Sudbury Businesses

Business Confidence Survey reveals diminishing confidence in Greater Sudbury’s economy Greater Sudbury, February 21, 2018 – Businesses in Greater Sudbury are citing the rising cost of inputs and access to skilled labour as key sources of concern according to data from the Business Confidence Survey commissioned by the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce and the…

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Media Release: Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce launches 10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins

SUDBURY, February 15, 2018 – A strong and prosperous Northern Ontario depends on business growth, but businesses are grappling with daunting challenges. To help local businesses compete and grow, the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, released 10 Ways to Build a Canada that Wins. 10 Ways provides…

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