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Remembering Mayor John
(Sept. 1, 2010) Following a long and courageous battle with cancer, Mayor John Rowswell passed away Aug. 31. You don’t have to look far to see his impact on Sault Ste. Marie.

Tourism SSM seeks nominations for its 2010 awards
(Sept. 3, 2010) Nominate someone for a Tourism Sault Ste. Marie Award: Tourism Award of Excellence, Business of the Year Award, Customer Service Award, Tourism Ambassador Award, and Tourism SSM Student Hospitality Management Award $500 Scholarship.

SSMEDC Newsletter - August 2010
(Aug. 31, 2010) From a profile on a bustling yard maintenance business, to the Essar Centre's ability to attract major acts like KISS, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of August.

EDC releases 2009 annual report
(July 20, 2010) Ever wonder what the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation does? Curious to know how is the organization is making a difference in the community? This information is available in the corporation’s 2009 annual report.

VIDEO: Heliene Canada adding to the Sault's green sector
(June 9, 2010) Ground was broken on a local solar panel manufacturing facility in May. Watch the video here.

SSMEDC Newsletter - July 2010
(July 30, 2010) Happy summer! The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of July.

EDC restructures; Former Greyhound & Penguins draft pick heads new division
(July 14, 2010) Dave Murphy, who has an extensive career as a senior staffer with the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines and Forestry, recently became the head of the EDC’s new Business Sault Ste. Marie division.

Major martial arts tourney coming to the Sault
(July 9, 2010) The first ever International Hap Ki Do Canadian Open will be held here in 2011. The martial arts competition, scheduled next year from Aug. 12 to 13 at the Essar Centre, is expected to attract up to 1,000 visiting participants and fans

SSMEDC Newsletter - June 2010
(June 28, 2010) From technological upgrades to the Agawa Canyon Train Tour, to a construction boom in the community, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of June.

New blood joins EDC Board
(July 5, 2010) The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the names of new members elected to its Board of Directors at its annual meeting today.

Agawa Canyon Train Tour going digital
(June 11, 2010) Things keep looking up for one of Northern Ontario’s most significant tourism attractions. With $1.02 million from the federal government, new audio-visual technology is the next upgrade for the Agawa Canyon Train Tour.

City lives up to its green image
(June 15, 2010) In the summer issue of the U.K.-based Environment Industry Magazine, Sault Ste. Marie's growing green sector is featured, as the title of Alternative Energy Capital of North America is discussed and justified.

Passport to Prosperity on the rise
(June 2, 2010) A new EDC staffer, Kaitlin DiAngelo, plans on taking the Passport to Prosperity entrepreneur program to new heights.

SSMEDC Newsletter - May 2010
(May 27, 2010) For the groundbreaking of a solar panel manufacturing facility, to the city winning the hosting rights for a major college basketball tourney, the SSM Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of May.

Sault wins hosting rights for 2011 OCAA Men’s Basketball Championships
(May 25, 2010) Sault Ste. Marie has been selected to host the 2011 Ontario Colleges Athletics Association Men’s Basketball Championships. It will be the first time the event is held in Northern Ontario in more than 30 years.

Solar panel manufacturer setting up shop in the Sault
(May 10, 2010) Sault Ste. Marie is entering into a new phase in the green sector. Heliene Canada is constructing a solar panel manufacturing facility on Second Line, which will employ up to 36 people.

Sault delving into martial arts tourism
(May 7, 2010) Grandmaster Hee Kwan Lee, a hap ki do specialist, will be touring Sault Ste. Marie this weekend. The 9th degree black belt is scouting out potential locations for the 2011 Canadian International Hap Ki Do Championships.

SSMEDC Newsletter - April 2010
(April 30, 2010) With rooftop solar operations, Sault residents are taking advantage of the province's microFIT program. Learn more about the power generation incentive, along with other stories, in this month's edition of The Pulse.

City hosts Dudley Hewitt Cup
(April 26, 2010) The Sault hosted the Central Canada Junior A Hockey Championships in April. It was the first time the event was held here. The tournament was bid on by the Soo Thunderbirds, in partnership with Tourism Sault Ste. Marie.

Algoma U video game studio delves into speech therapy
(March 18, 2010) Algoma University has established a video game development studio specializing in leading edge health-care research. The speech therapy game is the flagship project of Algoma Games for Health.

Outlook: 2010
(Feb. 26, 2010) The Sault Star publishes an annual Outlook Edition, which highlights the opportunities for the community.

SSMEDC Newsletter - March 2010
(March 30, 2010) Sault Ste. Marie's green sector attracts journalists from around the world and other reasons to celebrate. The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of March.

SSMEDC Newsletter - February 2010
(Feb. 25, 2010) From a new ice go-karting business, to CEO Bruce Strapp receiving the highest economic development award in the province, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of February.

Bruce Strapp takes home Ontario’s highest economic development award
(Feb. 9, 2010) Bruce Strapp, CEO of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, was honoured by his peers when he took home the highest award for economic development in the province earlier this month.

Invest North marketing campaign launched
(Feb. 11, 2010) Northern Ontario is open for business. A new web portal, unveiled today, will help spread this message to investors around the world.

The greening of the Sault
(Jan. 30, 2010) Locals hope the abundant green energy will help grow a green automobile industry. The arrival of electric vehicles would let a city promote itself as green and innovative, which would attract jobs in other high-tech industries.

SSMEDC Newsletter - January 2010
(Jan. 28, 2010) Pod announces plans for its massive solar energy farm in the Sault . . . and other stories in the January edition of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation newsletter, The Pulse.

EDC responds to Proposed Growth Plan for Northern Ontario
(Jan. 19, 2010) The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation has been given an opportunity to provide a response to the province's Growth Plan for Northern Ontario. With input from community stakeholders, the SSMEDC response is now complete.

Advance to Sault Ste. Marie - Pass Go and Collect $200
(Jan. 11, 2009) Saultites can help secure a spot for their city on Hasbro’s new Monopoly Canada Edition. Sault Ste. Marie is one of 65 communities across the country on the ballot, with the top 20 taking home their place in Monopoly history.

Pod set to construct massive solar energy farm in the Sault
(Jan. 8, 2009) Pod Generating Group secured financing and land for its massive solar energy farm in the city. The first 20 megawatts is expected to be in operation this summer. The 60-megawatt, multi-phase project has a pricetag of $300 million.

SSMEDC Newsletter - December 2009
(Dec. 30, 2009) Season's Greetings! The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of December.

Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre celebrates a decade of operation
(Dec. 21, 2009) The SSMIC recently celebrated its 10th anniversary!

SSMEDC Newsletter - November 2009
(Nov. 30, 2009) From a new tire recycling plant and high-tech forensic conference, to the expansion of a local firm and small business tips, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of November.

Sault connects with world’s second most populated country
(Nov. 20, 2009) With a population approaching 1.2 billion, the economic opportunities that exist in India are immense. Connecting the south Asian powerhouse with Sault Ste. Marie will go a long way in creating long-term growth and prosperity for the

Ground breaks at Ellsin's pilot tire recycling plant
(Nov. 16, 2009) The facility will initially employ 25 people — with another 80 or so during construction — and will process 900 tires per day. The plant, located on Yates Avenue, is expected to be complete in 2010.

SSMEDC Newsletter - October 2009
(Oct. 30, 2009) From public sector development and continued international interest, to new welcome signs and information on the new Harmonized Sales Tax, The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for October.

U.S. Ambassador's Ontario representative visits the Sault
(Oct. 23, 2009) Kevin Johnson, U.S. Consul General in Toronto, was in Sault Ste. Marie this month. The seasoned bureaucrat met with local community leaders and toured various alternative energy sites.

Signs, signs, everywhere-a-sign
(Oct. 5, 2009) Two new welcome signs were recently erected on Highway 17 east and west of the Sault. When driving on this route, it’s now the first thing people see when they reach city limits.

SSMEDC Newsletter - September 2009
(Sept. 29, 2009) From more stimulus projects, to a motion picture gearing up to shoot in the city, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation presents the following news for the month of September.

SSMEDC Newsletter - July 2009
(July 30, 2009) From a tire recycling facility and other investment projects, to tourism and small business expansions, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is proud to present the following good news for the month of July.

Sunwing's back; Sault-to-Cuba flights start in December
(Sept. 23, 2009) Find the Northern Ontario winters a bit too long? Not to worry – Sunwing Vacations is here to help . . . again. The company is offering flights from the Sault to Varadero, Cuba beginning Dec. 18.

SSMEDC Newsletter - August 2009
(Aug. 28, 2009) From a former NHL enforcer now volunteering with a youth entrepreneurship program, to local alternative energy projects featured in national magazine, the SSMEDC presents the following news for the month of August.

EDC releases 2008 annual report: Driving beyond the economic reset
(Aug. 25, 2009) What kind of a year was 2008? What are the opportunities that exist for the future? These questions, and many more, are answered in the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation’s 2008 Annual Report.

Sault's alternative energy projects featured in leading magazine
(Aug. 24, 2009) Sault Ste. Marie, the Alternative Energy Capital of North America, was the feature story in the August edition of Municipal World, a leading national magazine with more than 120 years of publishing history.

Info on Accessability Act and its impact
(Aug. 23, 2009) The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act sets standards for businesses and organizations to identify, prevent and remove barriers for people with disabilities. There's a limited opportunity to comment on proposed rules.

EDC Board supports Algoma U gaming centre and biomass initiative
(Aug. 4, 2009) The SSM Economic Development Corp. supported two applications for the City's Economic Development Fund: $50,000 for Algoma University's serious health-care gaming studio and $30,000 for the Innovation Centre's biomass production zone.

Invasive species beware
(July 21, 2009) Government funds multi-million dollar centre in Sault Ste. Marie to combat the problem. Invasive species, you're on notice.

Whatcha gonna do with all those tires?
(July 17, 2009) Add another notch to Sault Ste. Marie’s alternative energy belt. A local facility will recycle used tires using Green technology.

Cruise ship sets anchor on the Sault’s waterfront
(July 15, 2009) Following the wake of other cruise ships, the Clelia II docked on the Sault Ste. Marie waterfront in July. The luxury vessel carries 100 passengers and 60 crew members and will set its anchor in the Steel City 12 times this summer.

SSMEDC Newsletter - June 2009
(June 25, 2009) Sault lands one of the biggest events in its history; Tips for small businesses during a recession; Changing guard on EDC Board; A great year for Summer Company

If you build it, they will work
(June 22, 2009) Sault Ste. Marie’s construction projects are gearing up, and they promise to create jobs and stimulate the economy.

SSMEDC welcomes new Board member; praises departing one
(June 19, 2009) The SSM Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce that Ann Barkley has joined its Board of Directors. The SSMEDC also wants to express deep appreciation to departing Board member Brady Irwin for his years of service.

Sault lands one of the biggest sporting event in its history
(June 11, 2009) 'Little city with a big heart’ chosen over major Canadian centres to host 2012 CARHA Hockey World Cup.

U.S. delegation shares economic development strategy with the Sault
(June 3, 2009) Connected by the International Bridge, it makes economic sense to link the Sault Ste. Marie market with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. And with a similar passion for high-tech business growth, connecting the two is even more important.

SSMEDC Newsletter - May 2009
(May 28, 2009) Agawa Canyon Train Tour gets a facelift and other reasons to celebrate. The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is pround to present the following news for the month of May.

Israeli delegation visits Sault Ste. Marie
(May 27, 2009) Add one more to the list. Sault Ste. Marie was home to another international delegation recently.

New government program funds small businesses
(May 20, 2009) A new initiative from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corp. promises to stimulate the small business community. The program will provide up to $125,000 in conditional grant funding to those wanting to start a business.

All aboard! Train Tour gets new coaches
(May 15, 2009) One of the most significant tourism attractions in Northern Ontario is getting a facelift. A deal has been reached to provide the Agawa Canyon Train Tour with upgraded coaches.

SSMEDC Newsletter - April 2009
(April 28, 2009) Exciting alternative energy opportunities and other reasons to celebrate. The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is proud to present the following news for the month of April.

Elementa excites international investors
(April 14, 2009) With such a unique and innovative idea, Elementa Group continues to excite investors from around the world. Representatives from Innovo Energy Solutions recently toured Elementa’s facility at the Sault Ste. Marie landfill site.

SSMEDC Newsletter - March 2009
(March 30, 2009) The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is proud to present the following news items for the month of March.

Development Sault Ste. Marie builds more global relationships
(March 20, 2009) Representatives from Development Sault Ste. Marie, Elementa Group and 50 other businesses from across Canada travelled to Austria Feb. 23 to March 1. The delegation toured alternative energy sites in 11 cities throughout the country.

The future of tourism and Ontario in the creative age
(March 10, 2009) The provincial government commissioned recent studies on the future of tourism and creativity in Ontario. Find out what trends are expected here.

New General Manager at Enterprise Centre
(March 5, 2009) The staff and Board of Directors at the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation are pleased to announce that Andrew Ross is the new General Manager for Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie.

SSMEDC Newsletter - February 2009
(Feb. 27, 2009) The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is proud to present the following news for the month of February.

SSMEDC Newsletter - January 2009
(Feb. 4, 2009) Check out our 2008: Year in Review and other stories in this month's edition of The Pulse.

International buzz surrounds Elementa Group
(Feb. 3, 2009) Elementa Group is committed to developing a sustainable future for our planet. The company’s alternative energy technology is proven at a commercial level and ready for global market integration.

City attracts newcomers with new website
(Jan. 19, 2009) Sault Ste. Marie is attracting newcomers to the community with a new web portal, www.discoverthesault.ca. The site provides recent and potential immigrants with vital information on living, working and learning in the city.

Councillor Myers joins SSMEDC Board of Directors
(Jan. 13, 2009) The SSMEDC welcomes Ward 2 Councillor Susan Myers to the Board of Directors and recognizes her passion and community knowledge to support its progress in 2009.

SSMEDC Newsletter - December 2008
(Dec. 22, 2008) Season’s greetings! SSMEDC is proud to present the following good news for the month of December.

Another global opportunity for Sault Ste. Marie
(Dec. 4, 2008) There’s no shortage of interest in Sault Ste. Marie and the way business is done here.

Linking SSM to the international market
(Dec. 3, 2008) In the face of economic uncertainty, building partnerships between local businesses and the global market is crucial.

SSMEDC Newsletter - November 2008
(Nov. 28, 2008) Sault gets Scotties Tournament of Hearts and other reasons to celebrate! The SSMEDC is proud to present the following news items for the month of November.

Building bridges between Sault Ste. Marie and Forssa, Finland
(Nov. 6, 2008) They may be thousands of kilometres away and separated by an ocean, but Sault Ste. Marie and Forssa, Finland are more connected than you may think.

A bright future for Sault Ste. Marie?
(Nov. 5, 2008) Despite the recent downturn in the global financial markets, the future looks bright for the local economy.

U.S. diplomat visits Sault; likes what he sees
(Oct. 30, 2008) With the help of SSMEDC, high-level American diplomats are seeing the value of Sault Ste. Marie and what opportunities exist in the Northern Ontario community.

2009 All-Ontario Bantam AAA Championship is coming to Sault Ste. Marie
(Oct. 28, 2008) Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, the Soo Greyhounds AAA Bantams and the Sault Major Hockey Association are proud to announce that the 2009 All-Ontario Bantam AAA Championship will be held at the Essar Centre March 22-28.

Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto Breakfast Seminar
(Oct. 28, 2008) Join the the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Toronto breakfast seminar: Focus on India.

SSMEDC Newsletter - October 2008
(Oct. 22, 2008) From industrial and small business development, to marketing and tourism, the SSMEDC is proud to present the following good news for the month of October.

Dubai: Your next stop to the world's hottest market
(Oct. 21, 2008) How can you capture new business in booming Dubai where some 87 various projects totaling over $1.5 trillion dollars are underway?

Tourism Sault Ste. Marie gets top marketing honours
(Oct. 7, 2008) McGuinty Government celebrates the best in Ontario tourism

Funds to improve technology and health care in the Sault
(Oct. 3, 2008) Orazietti announces $142,900 for development of technology to help improve health care in Sault Ste. Marie.

SSMEDC launches Momentum campaign
(Sept. 23, 2008) Sault Ste. Marie, ON – It has been an amazing year for economic progress in Sault Ste. Marie. The Momentum online campaign captures some of these developments while highlighting four success stories.

SSMEDC 2007 Annual Report released
(Sept. 23, 2008) The 2007 Annual Report from the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation highlights many of the success stories related to the organization and its partners.

New Directors join the SSMEDC Board
(Sept. 22, 2008) The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the names of new members elected to its Board of Directors.

SSMEDC Newsletter – September 2008
(Sept. 12, 2008) The Sault Ste Marie Economic Development Corporation is proud to be directly involved with a number of projects designed to make the city a better place to live, learn, work and play.

Industrial Community Improvement Plan
(Sept. 8, 2008) In May, Council approved a plan for the City with the goal of utilizing a municipal tax rebate for the purposes of attracting new industrial development and employment and to further diversify the local economy.

Handan International Constructional Materials Fair 2008
(July 25, 2008) Development SSM supports efforts to encourage local businesses to attend Handan International Constructional Materials Fair 2008 in China.

Sunwing Charter Airline adds Mexico to its Sault Ste. Marie charter service
(July 17, 2008) Sunwing Charter Airline will fly directly from Sault Ste. Marie to Mexico.

Algoma University is Ontario's newest university
(May 29, 2008) Legislation creating Algoma University, Ontario's newest university, passed third and final reading today in the Ontario legislature.

Museum Ship Norgoma is permanently berthed on the waterfront
(May 27, 2008) The Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada has recently designated “Passenger and Packet Freighters on the Upper Great Lakes a national historic event”. The Museum Ship Norgoma is permanently berthed on the waterfront at Sault S

India Calling 2008
(May 21, 2008) Please find attached a Brochure and Registration Form for the India Calling 2008 Conference in Toronto 2008 June 16 & 17, 2008. This is an outreach effort by the Indian Merchants Chamber, a business and trade organization headquartered

City of Sault Ste. Marie positions itself at forefront of alternative energy
(May 21, 2008) The City of Sault Ste. Marie certainly can’t be mistaken as a “one-industry town.” Although steel manufacturing and forestry still play a large roll in the city’s overall economy, contact centres and alternative energy have...

Sault Ste. Marie to host the 2008 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
(April 18, 2008) In partnership with Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, Garden River First Nation proudly announces the 2008 National Aboriginal Hockey Championships at the Steelback Centre and John Rhodes Arena from April 27 to May 3.

Sault Ste. Marie to host the 2008 International Ringette Federation World Club Championships
(April 15, 2008) In partnership with Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, the Sault Ringette Club is thrilled to announce the 2008 International Ringette Federation World Club Championships November 4-8, 2008 at the Steelback Centre.

Gateway Site development opportunity
(March 25, 2008) The City of Sault Ste. Marie is inviting investors to explore a significant development opportunity on a 14-acre waterfront site in the downtown core.

Science Enterprise Algoma Progress Report (2005 - 2007)
(Jan. 24, 2008) Science Enterprise Algoma (seA) was established in January 2005 to facilitate economic development opportunities in the natural resource and life science industry sectors in the Algoma Region and Northern Ontario.

Opportunity Alert - Ministry of Small Business & Entrepreneurship, Ministry of Economic Development and Trade
(Jan. 17, 2008) The Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade and Indian Consulate General in Toronto are facilitating one-on-one meetings between Indian companies taking part in a business delegation from the National Small Industries Corp.

RFP - Indoor Sports Complex Study
(Jan. 17, 2008) The Corporation of the City of Sault Ste. Marie and Sault Amateur Soccer Association Study Committee Request For Proposal - Indoor Sports Complex Feasibility Study and Business Case.

Sault Ste. Marie largest solar energy farm in Canada
(Jan. 11, 2008) Pod Generating Group, a developer of utility-scale solar power generating facilities, was awarded four Renewable Energy Standard Offer Contracts with the Ontario Power Authority.

Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation wins marketing award
(Dec. 17, 2007) SSMEDC, during the Economic Developers Association of Canada's 39th National Conference, was recognized by the awarding of 1st Place for its Explorer's Handbook in the 2007 Marketing Canada Awards.

Tourism Sault Ste. Marie Annual Awards Night
(Oct. 29, 2007) Tourism Sault Ste. Marie (a division of the SSMEDC) held its annual Awards Gala on Thurs. October 25, 2007 at the Algoma’s Water Tower Inn to recognize the excellence in the local tourism industry.

SSMARt (Sault Ste. Marie and Algoma Region) IT Awards
(Oct. 26, 2007) And the winner is…

Sault Ste. Marie hosting two in-bound trade missions
(Oct. 23, 2007) As part of its new outreach International Relations/Global Logistics program, Development Sault Ste. Marie, a division of SSMEDC, and the Office of the Mayor/City Council will be hosting a 13 member in-bound delegation from China.

Tourism Sault Ste. Marie wins international website award
(Oct. 17, 2007) Winners of the 2007 W3 Awards have been announced by the International Academy of the Visual Arts.

Development Sault Ste. Marie pleased to announce major solar energy project
(Oct. 2, 2007) Pod Generating Group has closed its first deal, announcing a contract to build a $120 million, 20 megawatt concentrator photovoltaic project in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. When complete, it will be the second largest solar plant in Canada.

Porter Airlines indicates commitment regarding expansion
(July 26, 2007) Sault delegation thrilled as a result of their recent meeting with the key officials of Porter Airlines.

Ontario Invests In Restoration Of Sault Tourism Icon
(Aug. 31, 2007) Major improvements will rejuvenate Agawa Canyon Tour Train.

List of funding opportunities compiled by Science Enterprise Algoma
(Aug. 14, 2007) Science Enterprise Algoma (seA) has recently compiled a comprehensive list of funding opportunities, which have been posted on its website.

New Board Members welcomed at EDC annual meeting
(June 29, 2007) The Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation is pleased to announce the names of new members elected to its Board of Directors at the annual meeting held June 25, 2007.

Multi-Modal Sault Ste. Marie
(June 26, 2007) Visit the new Multi-Modal Initiative website at www.multimodalssm.com

Enterprise Centre Sault Ste Marie creates partnership that brings small scale distribution to SSM
(June 12, 2007) Enterprise Centre Sault Ste. Marie, the small business division of the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation, has matched a Michigan company with a local distributor to ship products throughout Canada.

Information Session - Ministry of Labour job opportunities
(May 11, 2007) The City of Sault Ste. Marie, SSMEDC and Team Sault Ste. Marie Employment Services are hosting two information sessions for applicants regarding new Ministry of Labour job postings.

Sault Ste. Marie welcomes Basketball Ontario with open arms
(May 4, 2007) Over the last several years, Basketball Ontario has received consistent interest in seeing more communities have an opportunity to host its signature event, the Ontario Cup.

Tourism Sault Ste. Marie announces new website and contest
(May 3, 2007)The city of Sault Ste. Marie is launching a new campaign intended to promote our region to lovers of the outdoors and begin fostering a new local tourism culture.

Sault Ste. Marie trade mission to China 2007
(May 1, 2007) The Sault Ste. Marie Chinese Trade Mission 2007 has recently returned from its six city tour in China.

SSMEDC unveils international “Mobile Billboards”
(May 1, 2007) As part of its new outreach marketing campaign, Development Sault Ste. Marie is proud to unveil the large scale SSMEDC logo and website on the sides of National Transportation’s new transport trailers at City Hall April 4.

Science Enterprise Algoma selects consultant for IP assessment
(March 14, 2007) Science Enterprise Algoma has recently selected Gowlings, a law and consultant firm based in Ottawa, to conduct an assessment of intellectual property policies and procedures being utilized in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma region.

SSM Economic Development Fund criteria
(March 6, 2007) SSMEDC has been asked to host a public session to receive input from the public and private sector on the updated program criteria for the Economic Development Fund.

Invitation for Northern Ontario trade mission to China
(Oct. 27, 2006) This letter is to invite you and any of your business associates who might be interested in joining us on our Sault Ste. Marie/Northern Ontario Trade Mission to China.

Major downtown development focuses on tourism opportunities
(March 31, 2006) The McGuinty government investing in a city partnership to develop a major tourist and commercial project on the waterfront.

Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation
99 Foster Drive, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, P6A 5X6
Phone: (705) 759-5432   Toll-free: 1-866-558-5144
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