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Located in the centre of Canada and with close proximity to the United States, Thunder Bay is the regional capital of Northwestern Ontario.  The city sits on the shores of Lake Superior – the world’s largest freshwater lake – and is a natural gateway by seaway, road, rail and air to western Canada.

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Thunder Bay is known as the city with the Giant Heart. This friendly and down-to-earth northern powerhouse is an ideal place to live, work and do business.  People come to Thunder Bay for economic opportunities. They stay for the stunning nature, new friends and better way of life.

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Thunder Bay CEDC Supports Twelve More Local Entrepreneurs

Thunder Bay CEDC / November 7, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Supports Twelve More Local Entrepreneurs November 7, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Welcomes New Team Member

Thunder Bay CEDC / October 26, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Welcomes New Team Member October 26, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is…
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CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $150,000 To Magnus Theatre – The Next Stage

Thunder Bay CEDC / October 13, 2022
CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $150,000 To Magnus Theatre – The Next Stage October 13, 2022 – The Thunder Bay…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Celebrates Successful 2022 Summer Company Program

Thunder Bay CEDC / September 28, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Celebrates Successful 2022 Summer Company Program September 28, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors welcomes new Board Member

Thunder Bay CEDC / September 27, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors welcomes new Board Member September 27, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Receives Extension and Geographic Expansion of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP)

Thunder Bay CEDC / September 26, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Receives Extension and Geographic Expansion of the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot (RNIP) September 26, 2022 –…
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Thunder Bay CEDC hosted over 100 representatives to address workforce & training needs in the Natural Resources sector

Thunder Bay CEDC / September 13, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC hosted over 100 representatives to address workforce & training needs in the Natural Resources sector September 13,…
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Cedc Tourism Development Fund Provides $41,500 to The Streatery

Thunder Bay CEDC / September 7, 2022
Cedc Tourism Development Fund Provides $41,500 to The Streatery September 7, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC)…
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CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $30,000 to the Silver Islet Harbour Association

Thunder Bay CEDC / August 16, 2022
CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $30,000 to the Silver Islet Harbour Association Tuesday, August 16 – The Thunder Bay Community…
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CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $30,000 to the Splish Splash Water Park

Thunder Bay CEDC / August 4, 2022
CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $30,000 to the Splish Splash Water Park August 4, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community…
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CEDC Tourism Development Fund Provides $250,000 to Science North

Thunder Bay CEDC / July 27, 2022
July 27, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) and Tourism Thunder Bay are pleased to provide…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors announce new Chief Executive Officer

Thunder Bay CEDC / July 20, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors announce new Chief Executive Officer July 20, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic…
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Grant Funding Allows Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre to Help Small Businesses Improve Online Presence

Thunder Bay CEDC / July 20, 2022
Grant Funding Allows Thunder Bay & District Entrepreneur Centre to Help Small Businesses Improve Online Presence Wednesday, July 20 -…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Relaunches Funding Program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Thunder Bay CEDC / July 18, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Relaunches Funding Program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs Monday, July 18 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission…
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Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors welcomes new Board Member

Thunder Bay CEDC / June 14, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC Board of Directors welcomes new Board Member June 14, 2022 – The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development…
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CEDC Tourism development FUND provides $5,000 to the high noon 24hr trail race & relay

Thunder Bay CEDC / June 14, 2022
CEDC Tourism development FUND provides $5,000 to the high noon 24hr trail race & relay The Thunder Bay Community Economic…
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Thunder Bay CEDC announces new Natural Resources Business Development Manager

Thunder Bay CEDC / June 9, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC announces new Natural Resources Business Development Manager June 9, 2022 – Eric Zakrewski, CEO of the Thunder…
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Thunder Bay CEDC is seeking public input for the 2023-2026 strategic plan

Thunder Bay CEDC / May 19, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC is seeking public input for the 2023-2026 strategic plan May 19, 2022 – Today the Thunder Bay…
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Thunder Bay CEDC successful Pilot Program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs

Thunder Bay CEDC / May 9, 2022
Thunder Bay CEDC successful Pilot Program for Indigenous Entrepreneurs The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is pleased to…
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Tourism THUNDER BAY annouces new brand

Thunder Bay CEDC / April 21, 2022
FRIENDLY. RELAXED AND UNPRETENTIOUS. ADVENTUROUS. UNEXPECTED. These are just some of Thunder Bay’s qualities that form the basis of a…
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Why Thunder Bay?

Thunder Bay is a forward growing Canadian city with superior natural resources and a world-class quality of life.

Discover why talented people and businesses choose to live, work, do business and invest in Thunder Bay, Ontario.

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