The St. Lawrence Corridor Has Become a Hub For Tech
Over the past decade, the St. Lawrence Corridor has been quietly but powerfully redefining itself. The region has evolved into a dynamic and growing hub for technology and innovation in Eastern Ontario. All along the Corridor, communities are attracting startups, scaleups, and established tech companies seeking more than just office space – they’re seeking local […]
Lifetime achievement award for Shelley Bacon
Shelley Bacon, head of Northern Cables, is the latest recipient of the Brockville and District Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Business Achievement Award.The area’s largest business group made the announcement on Friday. Bacon joins previous recipients George Tackaberry, Larry VanderBaaren, Joe Hudson, Paul Fournier, Hunter Grant, Gord Brown, David Beatty, Bob Runciman, Al Smith, Dave Sheridan, […]
How the Corridor Supports Canadian Business
The St. Lawrence Corridor is one of Canada’s most crucial and dynamic regions, significantly contributing to the country’s economy. This strategic corridor encompasses key urban centers with a convenient proximity to major US markets, robust infrastructure, skilled workforce and more. In the face of rising American tariffs and growing uncertainty globally, there has been a […]
Trials have made local economy stronger
The Brockville chamber of commerce’s top exec is optimistic about the challenges ahead. This is Part Two of Postmedia’s How Canada Wins series. Editor’s note: This is Part Two in our contribution to Postmedia’s national series “How Canada Wins.” Over five weeks we are chronicling our community’s place in the country, the promise of greater […]
Packaging Brockville’s manufacturing strengths during economic challenges
Economic challenges lie on Brockville’s near horizon, and as a region once known for a manufacturing sector that struggled to adapt, local industrialist David Beatty has a few suggestions for the future. The encouraging news is that the immediate challenges are bringing Canadians together, creating possibilities for a more prosperous and competitive nation. The manufacturing […]
