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Survey seeks to glean business sentiment

1 week ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

Thunder Bay Ventures is gathering information for its twice-annual Business Confidence Index and is counting on the business community to participate in the 2025 Thunder Bay and Area Business Confidence Index (BCI) Survey.
Economic think tank building own plan for growth

1 week ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

As a City of Thunder Bay task force helps develop a strategic growth plan for the city, the Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is working to create their own strategic plan that will align with the City’s plan. Jamie Taylor, chief executive officer of the CEDC, said a federal grant has helped the organization engage with experts, stakeholders and focus groups to undertake a two-phase economic growth plan and strategic plan.
International group's annual junket returns to Canada

1 week ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

Itec 2000 is hosting 150 guests from around the world, including the U.K., Italy, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United States, and across Canada and is showcasing the best of Thunder Bay this week. The Used Parts Network (UPN) is an international organization of hundreds of businesses connected through suppliers, sellers, manufacturers and operators of heavy industrial equipment.
City's draft growth plan ready for public scrutiny

1 week ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

The first draft of the City of Thunder Bay’s Smart Growth Action Plan is available for the public to view, and next week, residents will have an opportunity to learn more and weigh in on the new plan. Town hall meetings will take place next week on Wednesday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Mary J.L. Black Public Library, and on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oliver Road Community Centre.
Multimillion-dollar gift to fuel facility's creation

1 week ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

Lakehead University and the University of Guelph’s Ontario Veterinary College will move forward with the construction of an animal education facility for the new collaborative doctor of veterinary medicine program. Lakehead University announced a $10-million investment from Kim and Stu Lang that will support project development.
City's draft growth plan ready for public scrutiny

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Sandi Krasowski

The first draft of the City of Thunder Bay's Smart Growth Action Plan is available for the public to view, and next week, residents will have an opportunity to learn more and weigh in on the new plan. Town hall meetings will take place next week on Wednesday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Mary J.L. Black Public Library, and on Thursday from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Oliver Road Community Centre.
International group's annual junket returns to Canada

1 week ago | chroniclejournal.com | Sandi Krasowski

Itec 2000 is hosting 150 guests from around the world, including the U.K., Italy, Australia, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Turkey, the United States, and across Canada and is showcasing the best of Thunder Bay this week. The Used Parts Network (UPN) is an international organization of hundreds of businesses connected through suppliers, sellers, manufacturers and operators of heavy industrial equipment.
Results needed from growth action plan, mayor says

1 week ago | thespec.com | Sandi Krasowski

Members of the City of Thunder Bay’s growth plan task force presented the first draft outlining the work that has been done on the Smart Growth Action Plan to city council members on Monday. John Collin, City manager, said he is pleased with where the team has arrived.
Results needed from growth action plan, mayor says

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Sandi Krasowski

Members of the City of Thunder Bay's growth plan task force presented the first draft outlining the work that has been done on the Smart Growth Action Plan to city council members on Monday. John Collin, City manager, said he is pleased with where the team has arrived.
Preparing city for growth

1 week ago | pentictonherald.ca | Sandi Krasowski

A draft of the City of Thunder Bay's Smart Growth Action Plan was presented to city council and the general public on Monday. The plan, which is meant to stimulate Thunder Bay's growth, has been a work in progress for six months with a team of local industry leaders. Matthew Pearson, the City's senior advisor for growth, explained that the plan focuses on three components: increasing the tax base, the population, and employment opportunities.