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Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce

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The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce is an organization in Thunder Bay.[1]

As of March 2019, the board of the organization has been chaired by Rosa Carlino.[1]

The name appears in the Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight profile of Rosa Carlino.[1]

In Anishinabek News

  • October 2013: The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce reintroduced "Status Cards Welcome" decals during a presentation at the Intercity Shopping Centre on October 15, 2013. The organization aims to ensure local businesses are inclusive places for Aboriginal customers to exercise their legal tax exemptions. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce first introduced the decal program approximately ten years prior to the 2013 relaunch.[2]
  • February 2015: The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce installed its first Aboriginal chair in its 50-year history in 2015. The organization hosted its 2015 Annual General Meeting and Chair’s Dinner at the Airlane Hotel and Conference Centre. The Thunder Bay Chamber of Commerce developed the APEX 2015 event to foster business partnerships.[3]
  • June 2015: The organization's chair, Joe Moses, advocated for businesses to be more receptive to the needs of the Aboriginal community. The chamber participated in discussions regarding short-term strategies to address immediate community needs.[4]
  • June 2015: The chamber organized the APEX Aboriginal Partnership Exchange to foster partnerships between businesses and Indigenous communities. It implemented the Status Cards Welcome sign program to promote partnership building in the Thunder Bay business community. The organization was chaired by Joe Moses as of June 2015.[5]
  • June 2016: The organization co-hosted the Aboriginal Partnership Exchange in June 2016. It partnered with the Nishnawbe Aski Development Fund to facilitate the event.[6]
  • October 2018: The organization had members such as Jason Thompson and Melissa Hardy-Giles involved in its leadership or board candidacy as of October 2018.[7]
  • December 2019: The organization hosted a Lunch and Learn event on December 3, 2019, to educate business leaders on the Wake the Giant initiative. The event focused on teaching staff how to create safe spaces and interact respectfully with Indigenous youth.[8]
  • March 2021: The chamber sponsored a pre-show networking event as part of the workplace inclusion workshop on March 25, 2021.[9]
  • April 2022: As of April 2022, Jason Thompson was set to be the chair of the organization for the 2022-2023 term. The chamber is reportedly learning about inclusion as it pertains to Indigenous business participation.[10]
  • March 2023: The chamber held the event in partnership with the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association at the Valhalla Hotel and Conference Centre.[11]
  • February 2024: The organization co-hosted the Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow and Conference in early 2024. The chamber partnered with the Anishnawbe Business Professional Association and NADF to deliver the event.[12]
  • December 2024: As of December 2024, Jason Thompson is the outgoing chair of the board for this organization.[13]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Lakehead University a second home to the Carlinos", Lakehead University Alumni Spotlight, 4 March 2019 (archived copy; original page).
  2. ↑ "Thunder Bay welcomes Aboriginal dollars", Anishinabek News, 17 October 2013 (archived copy; original article).
  3. ↑ "Pic River citizen now Chamber of Commerce chair", Anishinabek News, 3 February 2015 (archived copy; original article).
  4. ↑ "Collins calls for better relationships to help Thunder Bay and Fort William youth", Anishinabek News, 1 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).
  5. ↑ "Pic River venture highlighted during Aboriginal Partnership Exchange", Anishinabek News, 29 June 2015 (archived copy; original article).
  6. ↑ "Partnerships essential to development of economic ventures", Anishinabek News, 17 June 2016 (archived copy; original article).
  7. ↑ "Former Fort William First Nation Chief calls for more economic opportunities for Indigenous peoples", Anishinabek News, 5 October 2018 (archived copy; original article).
  8. ↑ "‘Inclusion and welcoming of our northern neighbours to Thunder Bay is not a difficult decision,’ says ORIGIN owner", Anishinabek News, 16 December 2019 (archived copy; original article).
  9. ↑ "Anishinabek Employment and Training Services set to deliver message on Indigenous workplace inclusion in unique way", Anishinabek News, 23 March 2021 (archived copy; original article).
  10. ↑ "First Nations Youth connect with STEM mentors at OFNTSC summit", Anishinabek News, 15 April 2022 (archived copy; original article).
  11. ↑ "Chi Mino Ozhitoowin CEO stresses importance of partnerships at Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow", Anishinabek News, 14 March 2023 (archived copy; original article).
  12. ↑ "Anishinaabe guest speakers highlight importance of Indigenous business at Prosperity Northwest Tradeshow and Conference", Anishinabek News, 5 February 2024 (archived copy; original article).
  13. ↑ "Employment gathering supports future generations in the work force", Anishinabek News, 12 December 2024 (archived copy; original article).
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