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Call for Nominations – GSDC Board!
Are you – or someone you know—an engaged, community- and business-minded resident who would be a great addition to the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC)?
The GSDC is the 18-member volunteer board of directors focused on economic development for the City of Greater Sudbury. It is currently seeking engaged residents for appointment to its Board of Directors.
The nomination process aims to recruit individuals with experience and expertise in key areas that drive local economic growth, including tourism, entrepreneurship, mining supply and services, advanced education, research and innovation, health services, and arts and culture. Among these, preference will be given to private‑sector representatives.
Community members interested in contributing to economic development are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026 with “GSDC Board of Directors Application” as the subject line.
Working in collaboration with the Director of Economic Development, the GSDC Board provides strategic oversight for several key funding programs, including the Community Economic Development (CED) Fund, the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and the Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grant Program.
The Board meets monthly at 11:30 a.m. for approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Subcommittees also meet monthly at regular times throughout the year. Board appointments are for a three-year term.
The nomination process aims to ensure that board members bring the necessary experience and expertise to support the GSDC’s economic development goals. It also reflects the Corporation’s commitment to honouring and representing the diversity of the Greater Sudbury community.
Nominations are guided by the GSDC Diversity Statement and the City of Greater Sudbury Diversity Policy, which support diversity in all its forms. This includes, but is not limited to, age, disability, economic circumstance, marital status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Consideration is also given to demographic and geographic representation across Greater Sudbury.
Call for Nominations – Tourism Development Committee!
Are you – or someone you know—an engaged and passionate member of the culinary or hospitality sectors in Sudbury, who would be a great addition to the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC)’s Tourism Development Committee (TDC)?
The TDC, a subcommittee of the GSDC, plays an important role in guiding tourism investment and supporting initiatives that enhance Greater Sudbury’s visitor economy.
Members provide strategic advice, review tourism‑related funding applications, support tourism development initiatives and act as ambassadors for Greater Sudbury’s tourism industry.
The nomination process aims to recruit community members who are actively involved in the culinary or hospitality sector, has a strong understanding of the local tourism landscape and is passionate about showcasing Greater Sudbury as a destination.
Residents interested in supporting local tourism development are invited to submit a resume and cover letter to [email protected] by 4 p.m. on April 22, 2026 with “TDC Member Application” as the subject line.
This opportunity is a one‑year appointment. The committee meets monthly, in person with a virtual option. Committee members are expected to read all agenda materials and participate actively in discussions.
About the Tourism Development Committee (TDC)
The Tourism Development Committee is a subcommittee of the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) and oversees the Tourism Development Fund. The committee provides recommendations to the GSDC regarding tourism-related investments and applications to the Tourism Development Fund.
About the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC)
The GSDC is a not‑for‑profit agency of the City of Greater Sudbury, governed by an 18‑member Board of Directors. The corporation oversees a $1 million Community Economic Development Fund and administers the Arts and Culture Grants and Tourism Development Fund, supporting economic growth and long‑term community sustainability.
Working in collaboration with the Director of Economic Development, the GSDC Board provides strategic oversight for several key funding programs, including the Community Economic Development (CED) Fund, the Tourism Development Fund (TDF) and the Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grant Program.
Nominations are guided by the GSDC Diversity Statement and the City of Greater Sudbury Diversity Policy, which support diversity in all its forms. This includes, but is not limited to, age, disability, economic circumstance, marital status, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, race, religion, and sexual orientation. Consideration is also given to demographic and geographic representation across Greater Sudbury.