History: 2010

02.12.10

Information on the 17th Annual Conference of the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations has been updated

Information has been added on the events Trade Show and Sponsorship Package.

Follow the link to the event information under the "Events" section to the right side of this page.

Common Voice Northwest has released for viewing its submission in response to the Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario

To view the final copy (173 pages) of the submission: Click Here

To view the executive summary of the submission: Click Here

You can additionally view the documents at: http://www.commonvoicenw.org/

You can view the media release regarding this material: HERE

A communiqué has been released regarding Region 13 of the new and upcoming Tourism Regions being introduced to Ontario. 

This release gives an update as to the current status of the processes involved in creating a successful Regional Tourism Organization in this area.

To view the document: Click Here

02.04.10

Save The Date Announcement: 3rd Annual NODN EDPC

On March 24th, 2010, NODN will be hosting its 3rd Annual Economic Development Practitioners Conference.  Preliminary event information is now available along with registration, and can be accessed in the "events" section of this website.

01.29.10

Earth Day Canada Community Environment Fund

The Earth Day Canada (EDC) Community Environment Fund is in the midst of providing financial grants of up to $20,000 to support local environmental initiatives and projects in Ontario.  The fund is targted for non-for-profit organizations and schools in Ontario.

For further details on the fund, application, and eligibility: Click Here

The application deadline is February 28, 2010

The North Superior Workforce Planning Board has released its January edition of the Workforce Focus Newsletter

This edition focuses on skill intensity, turnover, wage growth, employment trends, diversity and gender balance in Thunder Bay District.

To view the newsletter: Click Here

01.27.10

The Ministry of Tourism and Culture has released the Request for Expressions of Interest to establish Regional Tourism Organizations in Ontario

To view the official announcement as released by Deputy Minister Drew Fagan: Click Here

To view the announcement in French: Click Here

You can additionally access the Applications HERE

Information has been released about a March 2010 Site Selection Magazine for advertising purposes

To view a summary: Click Here

To view the Media Kit for the magazine: Click Here

01.22.10

The Atikokan Economic Development Corporation is looking for a Community Development Advisor

To view full details about the position: Click Here

Please note, the application deadline is January 26, 2010.

01.19.10

The Superior North CFDC is looking for a Bilingual Business Outreach Officer.

To view full details about the position: Click Here

To view full details about the position in French: Click Here

Please note, the application deadline is January 26, 2010.

01.12.10

The Thunder Bay CEDC has released its first 2010 Newsletter

To view the newsletter: Click Here

Reminder: Suggested feedback for the Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario is to be submitted by February 1, 2010.

Please follow the link to the Growth Plan website under the "Programs" section of the NODN website to learn more.

01.06.10

NEWS: FedNor Director General Louise Paquette resigns from her position.

Click HERE to view a news article by Northern Ontario Business for full details.