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Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce to celebrate International Women’s Day

GREATER SUDBURY, March 4, 2022 – Join us virtually on March 8, 2022 from 8:00 AM – 9:45 AM as we celebrate our 9th Annual International Women’s Day event, in partnership with Cambrian College.  International Women’s Day (IWD) began in 1911 and is recognized annually worldwide on March 8th to inspire women and celebrate their economic, political, and social achievements, past, present, and future.  This year’s theme is #BreakTheBias, focusing on a diverse, equitable, and inclusive world.

Speakers:

The Honourable Jane McKenna, Associate Minister of Children and Women’s Issues, and

Dr. Sarita Verma, Dean, President and CEO, Northern Ontario School of Medicine.

By purchasing a ticket to this event, you have the chance to win a gift basket worth $250 provided by All About Massage. Included in the gift basket are vouchers for a facial, pedicure, manicure and $50 in products!  Tickets are $25 for chamber members and $50 for general admission.  To find more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.sudburychamber.ca/events.  

Thank you to our sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor: Cambrian College

Gold Sponsor: 92.7 ROCK and KiSS 105.3

Silver Sponsor: Regional Business Centre

Bronze: Baker Tilly SNT, Postmedia – The Sudbury Star, and Plan A Long Term Care Staffing & Recruitment

#BreakTheBias: BESTECH Canada Limited, The Social Soulpreneur

Door Prize: All About Massage

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For more information, please contact:

Gurkirat Bal

Advocacy and Communications Coordinator

Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce

705-673-7133 ext. 210

gurkirat(at)sudburychamber(dot)ca

The Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce represents 700 businesses employing in excess of 27,000 employees and works on behalf of its members to influence municipal, provincial and federal legislation affecting the business community.