Timmins flags and vertical banners are being ordered as part of the Timmins 2020 Branding Strategy. The flags and banners will be distributed to local arenas, the Timmins Victor M. Power Airport, the Timmins Public Library and City Hall. The flags will mirror the design and color of the wayfinding and entrance signs. They will […]
Agriculture in Timmins is Growing Local agriculture is experiencing growth and the grass-roots momentum in Timmins is exciting. The TEDC continues to apply for funding from both NOHFC and FedNor and promote opportunities for local farmers to access funding and information. Stay tuned for updates as the weather gets warmer.
Project Updates from the TEDC The TEDC has been conducting numerous studies and doing research for ways to improve Timmins and diversify our economy. Some of the suggestions that they were provided with during consultations was the construction of a Casino and a tire recycling facility. Both of these projects were deemed not feasible in […]
Timmins Looks to Expand the Mining Sector Mining in Timmins is a vital part of our economy and diversifying the mining sector lessens our reliance on one particular product or mine. We rely on Gold or base metals for the sustainability of our mines and these metals are subject to cycles of boom and bust. […]
Diversifying the Economy in Timmins Diversifying our economy is an important part of the Timmins 2020 Strategic Plan. The more that we diversify the less we are dependent on mining for our economic well being. One of the projects that could help Timmins diversify is the attraction of green data centers. Green data centers support […]
Cold Weather Testing in Timmins Diversifying the economy in Timmins is an important project that has been on-going for the past few years. The Timmins Economic Development Corporation is always investigating new business ideas and opportunities for Timmins. One of those projects is expanding cold weather testing in Timmins. Timmins has the attributes and conditions […]
The FNETB Launches Employer Survey The changing labour market has a direct impact on the types of jobs that are offered in Timmins and the types of skills and workers that are needed to fill those jobs. The Far North East Training Board is working toward identifying labour needs in Timmins. They have partnered with […]
Timmins has been working on attracting new workers to the City and also retaining existing workers. The jobs in Timmins website has continued to provided a much needed information portal for people looking for work. It receives over 700 page visits daily. In 2014 over 1000 jobs were posted to the site and attracted people […]
Culture Days are here and Timmins is joining in the fun! The three-day celebration of arts, culture and community will be kicking off at the Timmins Museum on Friday September 26th at 5pm. Culture Days is a Canada wide volunteer driven initiative that focuses on increasing awareness, participation and engagement of Canadians in arts and […]
Daniel Levesque from the Canadian Space Agency was the featured guest speaker at the Timmins Economic Development Corporation’s Annual General Meeting on September 19. He gave a fascinating talk about the Stratospheric Balloon Base at our airport. It was built in 2012 as a joint venture of the Canadian and French Space Agencies. After a […]