Tag: Economic Development
Greater Sudbury Experiences Strong Growth Within the First Nine Months of 2024
Throughout the first nine months of the year, Greater Sudbury experienced considerable growth in all sectors.
Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Continues to Drive Economic Growth
The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) supported numerous key projects and initiatives throughout 2023 that continue to foster entrepreneurship, strengthen partnerships, and drive the growth of Greater Sudbury as a vibrant and healthy city.
Students Explore the World of Entrepreneurship Through Summer Company Program
With the support of the Government of Ontario’s 2024 Summer Company Program, five student entrepreneurs launched their own businesses this summer.
City of Greater Sudbury to Host OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities This Fall
The City of Greater Sudbury is honoured to announce our partnership with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), to host the 2024 OECD Conference of Mining Regions and Cities.
The Kingston-Greater Sudbury Critical Minerals Alliance
The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation and Kingston Economic Development Corporation have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding, which will serve to identify and outline areas of continued and future cooperation that will foster innovation, enhance collaboration, and promote mutual prosperity.
Canada's First Downstream Battery Materials Processing Facility to be Built in Sudbury
Wyloo has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the City of Greater Sudbury to secure a parcel of land to build a downstream battery materials processing facility.
Greater Sudbury Continued to See Strong Growth in 2023
Throughout all sectors, Greater Sudbury experienced remarkable growth in 2023.
Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Seeks Board Members
The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation, a not-for-profit board, is seeking engaged citizens for appointment to its Board of Directors.
Sudbury Drives BEV Innovation, Mining Electrification and Sustainability Efforts
Capitalizing on a surging global demand for critical minerals, Sudbury remains at the forefront of high-tech advancements in the Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sector and the electrification of mines, propelled by its more than 300 mining supply, technology and service firms.
2021: A Year of Economic Growth in Greater Sudbury
Local economic growth, diversity and prosperity remains a priority for the City of Greater Sudbury and continues to be supported through local successes in development, entrepreneurship, business and assessment growth in our community.
32 Organizations Benefit from Grants to Support Local Arts and Culture
The City of Greater Sudbury, through the 2021 Greater Sudbury Arts and Culture Grant program, awarded $532,554 to 32 recipients in support of the artistic, cultural and creative expression of local residents and groups.
Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Seeks Board Members
The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC), a not-for-profit board charged with championing economic development in the City of Greater Sudbury, is seeking engaged citizens for appointment to its Board of Directors.
Greater Sudbury Solidifies Position as Global Mining Hub at PDAC Virtual Mining Convention
The City of Greater Sudbury will solidify its stature as a global mining hub during the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention from March 8 to 11, 2021. Due to COVID-19, this year’s convention will feature virtual meetings and networking opportunities with investors from around the world.
Cambrian College’s Proposed New Battery Elective Vehicle Lab Secures City Funding
Cambrian College is one step closer to becoming the leading school in Canada for industrial Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) research and technology, thanks to a financial boost from the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC).
Citizens Invited to Apply for Appointment to Arts and Culture Project Grant Jury
The City of Greater Sudbury is seeking three citizen volunteers to evaluate applications and recommend funding allocations for special or one-time activities that will support the local arts and culture community in 2021.
City of Greater Sudbury Invests in Northern Research and Development
The City of Greater Sudbury, through the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC), is boosting economic recovery efforts with investments in local research and development projects.
GSDC Welcomes New and Returning Board Members
The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC) continues to support local economic development with the recruitment of six new members to its volunteer 18-member Board of Directors, representing a wide breadth of expertise to benefit attraction, growth and retention of business in the community.
GSDC Board Activities and Funding Updates as of June 2020
At its regular meeting of June 10, 2020, the GSDC Board of Directors approved investments totaling $134,000 to support growth in northern exports, diversification and mines research:
City Develops Resources to Support Businesses during COVID-19
With the significant economic impact that COVID-19 is having on our local business community, the City of Greater Sudbury is providing support for businesses with resources and systems to help them navigate unprecedented situations.
Northern Ontario Exports Program Receives Award From the Economic Developers Council of Ontario
Economic development corporations from across Northern Ontario have been honoured with a provincial award for initiatives that have helped position regional small and medium-sized enterprises take advantage of global opportunities and new markets for their innovative products and services.