GREENSTONE, ON – Andrew Foulds took his campaign to Greenstone last week. He visited Beardmore, Geraldton, Nakina and Longlac. “The issues raised by constituents have become all too familiar as I knock on doors across this large riding. The economy and lack of good paying jobs was voiced [Read more]
Courtesy NetNewsLedger THUNDER BAY, ON – As many of you already are aware – last night marked a significant milestone in my life and in my career. I had the honor of being sworn in as the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce’s first ever Chair of the Board to identify of Aboriginal Heritage – [Read more]
Ontario Increasing Minimum Wage Ontario is increasing the minimum wage from $10.25 to $11 per hour on June 1, 2014. This new rate reflects the rise in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) since the last minimum wage increase in 2010 and is part of the provincial government’s commitment to fairness. [Read more]
Ontario Chief Prevention Officer George Gritziotis is “extremely distressed by number of workplace fatalities related to falls.” From childhood onward, every single one of us has fallen at one time or another. Whether it was a tumble from a bicycle or piece of playground equipment, you quickly [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – The school year is well underway now, and with it comes a host of new learning opportunities for students. Among these new opportunities, is a chance to learn about entrepreneurship and business being provided by Superior North Community Futures Development Corporation [Read more]
TERRACE BAY, ON – An information session was held on June 11, 2013 organized by the Township of Terrace Bay and AV Terrace Bay Inc. (AVTB) in partnership with the Township of Schreiber. It was intended to serve as a means of updating the business community on some of the projects in Terrace [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting the Economic Success of Low-Income Women Women’s Directorate Ontario is helping over 800 low-income women build and grow their own businesses. Through the new Microlending for Women in Ontario program six not-for-profit organizations, including the [Read more]
BIZ KID$ CAMP AUGUST 13 – 17, 2012 The Manitouwadge Economic Development Corporation will facilitate a BIZ KID$ CAMP in Manitouwadge this summer. This camp will be run from August 13 – 17, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. BizKid$ Camp introduces youth ages 9-12 to values, attitudes, [Read more]
The Township of Terrace Bay sent two members of staff to the Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow put on by the Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday September 21. The Tradeshow was organized for business owners in and around Thunder Bay to learn more about topics like the regions health care, [Read more]
PowerPlan STREET TALK EPISODE 4 ONLINE While out on the streets of Wawa the Economic Development Corporation asked local youth if they have ever thought of entrepreneurship or owning a business as a career choice. Entrepreneurship is often not viewed as a career choice for many youth. In fact, [Read more]
McGuinty Government Supporting Economic Development Growth Ontario is helping Nipigon explore the possibility of building a multi-purpose centre and attracting new businesses to its waterfront. With support from the province, Nipigon is developing a waterfront development master plan that will help [Read more]
VIA SKYPE… August 16th the Superior North CFDC will welcome University of Waterloo Lecturer Geoffrey Malleck for a workshop on ‘Creating an Entrepreneurial Culture’ thanks to the Northern Ontario Development Network, the Innovation Centre and SNCFDC’s Local Initiative [Read more]
May 17, 2010 2:15 PM McGuinty Government’s Proposed Act Will Deliver Results For Business As part of Open Ontario, the province is taking steps to support economic growth and foster simpler, better and faster interaction between government and business. Today the province introduced the Open [Read more]
