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The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) is a not-for-profit agency of the City of Greater Sudbury and is governed by an 18-member Board of Directors. The GSDC collaborates with the City to promote community economic development by encouraging, facilitating and supporting community strategic planning and increasing self-reliance, investment and job creation in Greater Sudbury.
The GSDC oversees a $1 million Community Economic Development Fund through funds received from the City of Greater Sudbury. They are also responsible for overseeing the distribution of the Arts and Culture Grants and the Tourism Development Fund through the Tourism Development Committee. Through these funds they support the economic growth and sustainability of our community.
Mission
The GSDC embraces a critical team leadership role as it navigates the challenges of economic development. The GSDCs work with community stakeholders to cultivate entrepreneurship, build on local strengths, and stimulate the continuous development of a dynamic and healthy city.
Guided by From the Ground Up: GSDC Strategic Plan 2015-2025, the Board makes strategic decisions that contribute to economic growth in our community. You can see the impact the GSDC has made in our community, by viewing our annual reports.
Got a wildly unexpected tourism idea? We want to hear it!
Sudbury Tourism is looking for bold, creative ideas that could become Greater Sudbury’s next must-see attraction, unforgettable event, unique experience or tourism product!
Through the Wildly Unexpected Ideas initiative, eligible entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations can pitch tourism concepts for funding consideration.
Have an idea that’s big, small, quirky or completely out of the box? Submit your expression of interest by August 14, 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will have the chance to pitch their ideas to an evaluation panel this September.