Innovation Initiatives

Blue Sky Economic Growth, through its initiative BlueSkyNet, is dedicated to enhancing digital connectivity in Northern Ontario by facilitating sustainable broadband deployment and improving access to information and communication technology (ICT). The organization collaborates with internet service providers, communities, and government entities to address service gaps and amplify the region's voice in expanding broadband coverage. Recognizing the importance of both access and skills in ICT, BlueSkyNet develops beneficial applications and resources tailored to the needs of Northerners. Their mission is to empower local residents and businesses by bridging the digital divide and fostering technological advancement in the region. Generated from the website

Economic Partners Sudbury East West Nipissing Inc. is a community-based non-profit organization dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and driving economic growth within the Sturgeon Falls area and the broader northeastern Ontario region. As a local branch of the Community Futures Development Corporation, it focuses on identifying and implementing solutions tailored to local economic needs. Committed to supporting small businesses, Economic Partners offers a variety of programs, loans, loan guarantees, and equity investments aimed at both new and existing enterprises. Their ongoing involvement in community development projects ensures a meaningful contribution to the improvement and vitality of the local economy. Generated from the website

The Madadjiwan Corporation embodies the spirit of cooperation and resilience, likening itself to a river that flows and evolves while maintaining its unique identity. As an ambassador for the Mattawa North Bay Algonquin First Nation, the corporation is dedicated to forging pathways for future generations. Generated from the website