Greater Sudbury Development Corporation Seeks Board Members

The Greater Sudbury Development Corporation (GSDC), a not-for-profit board charged with championing economic development in the City of Greater Sudbury, is seeking engaged citizens for appointment to its Board of Directors.

Citizens who represent sectors identified in the economic development strategic plan, From the Ground Up, are encouraged to apply for a volunteer position by noon on Thursday, May 14, 2020. Information is available online at investsudbury.ca or by calling 311.

Appointments by the City of Greater Sudbury reflect our community's distinctive linguistic, cultural, demographic and geographic diversity.

The GSDC Board of Directors meets once a month, starting at 11:30 a.m., for approximately 1.5 to 2.5 hours. Appointments are three-year terms, allowing members the opportunity to sit on several committees focused on evaluating front-line economic development projects.

About the Greater Sudbury Development Corporation:

The GSDC is the economic development arm of the City of Greater Sudbury, consisting of an 18-member volunteer board of directors, including City Councillors and the Mayor, and supported by City staff. 

Working with the Director of Economic Development, the GSDC acts as a catalyst for economic development initiatives and supports the attraction, development and retention of business in the community. Board members represent various private and public sectors including mining supply and services, small and medium-sized enterprises, hospitality and tourism, finance and insurance, professional services, retail trade, and public administration.

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