Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission is the city’s lead economic development agency, guided by an independent board. As champions for local growth we leverage our local knowledge and expertise to position Thunder Bay as the best small city in Canada to do business, live, work and visit.
Driven by the needs of our community, our business, community and tourism development teams are agile and responsive, actively seeking opportunities to attract investment, foster business growth, and draw new talent and visitors to Thunder Bay.
What we do:
- Support business start-up, retention and expansion
- Investment attraction
- Community and workforce development
- Promotion of tourism investment and visitor attraction
How we help:
- Community and market insights
- Local connections and network opportunities
- Site selection and location support
- Labour market intelligence and workforce data
- Career and talent attraction support
- Guidance on funding programs and incentives
- Community and lifestyle marketing
- Visitor experience & event attraction
Within our office, you will also find:
Our Mission
To enhance Thunder Bay’s prosperity, population, and profile by fostering partnerships, sharing knowledge and utilizing resources that benefit our businesses, community and visitors
Our Vision
To grow and diversify Thunder Bay’s economy.
Our Values
Inclusive, Innovative, Collaborative, Adaptable, Strategic, Integrity
Current Opportunities:
Join the CEDC Board of Directors
The Thunder Bay Economic Development Commission Inc. (CEDC) Board of Directors is accepting applications for a future Board of Director to serve a four-year term effective June 2026 and January 2027. Deadline for applications is end of day at 11:59 pm on April 26, 2026.
Become a Member of the CEDC Business Succession Planning Consultation Program (Succession Pathways)
The Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission (CEDC) is seeking submissions of request to be a member of the CEDC Business Succession Planning Consultation Program (Succession Pathways). Deadline for applications is at 4:30pm on April 29, 2026.
CEDC's New Strategic Action Plan is here!
