Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
| Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission | |
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| Type | Government agency |
Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission is an economic development organization in Thunder Bay.[1]
In Anishinabek News
- January 2018: The agency is a partner in a request for proposal to bring a Noront Resources ferrochrome production facility to the region. The commission argues that minerals mined in Northwestern Ontario should be processed locally to maximize economic value. As of January 2018, the three partners estimate the proposed facility will employ more than 350 people and create spinoff opportunities.[2]
- July 2025: The organization appointed Denise Atkinson to its Board of Directors to ensure Indigenous representation in shaping the local economy. The commission aims to promote sustainable and inclusive economic opportunities within Thunder Bay and the surrounding region.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Red Rock Indian Band Anishinaabekwe appointed to Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Board of Directors", Anishinabek News, 10 July 2025 (archived copy; original article).
- ↑ "Public information sessions for possible Noront facility in Thunder Bay", Anishinabek News, 26 January 2018 (archived copy; original article).