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Why Northern Ontario Continues To Lag Behind In Terms Of Job Growth
The Fraser Institute issued a report about Uneven Job Creation in Ontario’s Urban Centres from 2008 to 2019 showing that Northern...
Jan 10, 20223 min read
Investing in the Future: How Thunder Bay Can Build Up Its Human Capital To Better Use Technology
Introduction Lack of awareness about new technology and misunderstandings about its uses is an obstacle to technological advancement in...
Jan 9, 20222 min read
Exploring Northern Projections: Human Capital Series - Thunder Bay District
Introduction Northern Projections: Human Capital Series - Thunder Bay District is a series of reports released by the Northern Policy...
Dec 27, 20218 min read
The Challenges Thunder Bay Faces in Achieving Digital Literacy and Closing the Digital Divide
What is the difference between the digital divide and digital literacy? The digital divide is simply 'the gap' between the haves and...
Dec 25, 202116 min read
Newfoundland and Labrador Google Search Buying Patterns
Introduction I have never been to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL), but I find that they have many similarities to Northwestern Ontario in...
Dec 25, 20212 min read
Unlocking the Potential of LinkedIn Meetups in Thunder Bay
If you've been to a few LinkedIn meetups, you know that they can be powerful for networking and meeting old and new friends alike. "Its...
Dec 21, 20214 min read
Strategic Use of Twitter Could Open the Door to IT Talent For Thunder Bay
Breaking news, bold statements, and fiery debate. That is what Twitter has been used for in the past. But now cities and businesses are...
Dec 20, 20213 min read
Potential Recommendations For The Northern Policy Institute To Help Grow Northern Ontario
Northern Policy Institute (NPI) is Northern Ontario’s independent think tank. They perform research, collect evidence, and disseminate...
Dec 20, 202114 min read
How FEDNOR Can Help Communities Like Thunder Bay With An Aging Population Develop Its Workforce
Introduction Canada has an aging population. More than 400 communities, including Thunder Bay with a median age of 44 years, are in the...
Dec 19, 202114 min read
How Can FEDNOR Support The Expansion Of Thunder Bay's Digital Economy
The government is always taking a series of steps to help the economy, in order to make the city more attractive for future business...
Dec 19, 202117 min read
Recommendations For How FEDNOR Can Be Used To Attract New Businesses And Talent To Thunder Bay
FEDNOR is a Northern Ontario economic development initiative, which is working with the federal government to encourage economic...
Dec 19, 20216 min read
How The Digital Economy Is Impacting Economic Growth
Introduction If you are looking for some light reading on the digital economy, look no further. The post below covers some of the most...
Dec 14, 20213 min read
The Role of Government in Digital Cultures
A city's digital culture is highly correlated to its public governance efforts.
Dec 13, 20218 min read
5 Reasons Why You Should Use Liveplan Business Planning Software
Introduction If you're serious about your business, you've probably already got a plan in place. But that doesn't mean it's right for...
Dec 13, 20215 min read
Harnessing the Power of The Metaverse to Support Local Economies
We already live in a virtual world. And while some think it's a mere flight of fancy, the metaverse is quickly becoming a reality. What...
Dec 12, 20217 min read
How To Help Accelerate Thunder Bay's Digital Government
There are several ways that local government can help grow the economy by focusing on the digital economy. In Thunder Bay's Digital...
Dec 9, 20214 min read
The Impact of Online Shopping on Thunder Bay's Local Economy: A Look at Google Trends Data
Online shopping has become increasingly popular in recent years, and this trend is having a significant impact in the city of Thunder...
Dec 8, 20214 min read
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