North Bay

A handful of companies will begin turning sod this fall on new shop space at North Bay's Jack Garland Airport.

The Northern Ontario Influential Women of Northern Ontario awards program have announced this year's northwest and northeast award winners of the private and public sectors including the young entrepreneurs, and an aspiring achiever essay scholarship

A North Bay hotel is continuing its renovation project with exterior upgrades expected to commence in the near future. The Best Western, on Lakeshore Drive, began interior renovations in 2009 that have cost close to $2 million.

Formerly known as TRG Customer Solutions, Zedd Customer Solutions in North Bay was acquired last June by a dynamic ownership group with deep roots in the industry and a knack for acquiring new clients.

Eric Boutilier does a little bit of everything. As the owner of his one-man videography business, Boutilier specializes in the development of videos for various clients, and also does freelance work for media outlets in both Ontario and Quebec.

Single family home construction continues to be the big driver of construction activity in North Bay. The city recorded $84.3 million in across-the-board construction values last year, a decline from the $92.

A film-friendly community, that's what the City of North Bay is describing itself to production companies around the world.

Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement announced FedNor is investing $455,000 in Rotacan to help the North Bay mining equipment manufacturer enhance and expand its product line.

An environmental consulting firm was one of the big winners recognized for business excellence at the North Bay & District Chamber of Commerce's annual general meeting.

North Bay is poised to add a green-tech element to the city’s collection of mining service companies. Quebec’s Granutech Canada Recycling Ltd. intends to expand operations into the Gateway City and create between 40 and 50 jobs initially.