Small Business

Representatives of the Thunder Bay, Sudbury and North Bay Chambers of Commerce all received awards during the annual event.

Starter Company Plus is an expansion of the original Starter Company program, which offers mentoring and funds to young entrepreneurs.

Alicia Woods, manager of Marcotte Mining, has been recognized by the World Economic Forum for her work in the mining service and supply industry.

The Northwestern Ontario Innovation Centre will launch pilot programs to help small enterprises.

Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek, Eabametoong First Nation, and Missanabie Cree First Nation are the recipient communities.

In 2016, Radical Gardens was the target of seven break-ins and a rash of vandalism, negatively impacting the fledgling agri-food business.

Longtime executive director Patti Carr leaving the position for a role in policy and communications.

Provided by FedNor, $460,000 in funding will go toward the Step Forward Entrepreneurs Program at Innovation Initiatives Ontario North in North Bay.

Additional funding for an ongoing program is providing incentives for new hires.

Patty Hajdu was appointed to the Labour portfolio in Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's cabinet shuffle on Jan. 10.