Last Updated: 2012-09-11

Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation

Company information

Legal Name:   Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation
Operating Name:   Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation
Mailing Address 99 Foster Dr. Civic Center SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario P6A 5X6	Location Address 99 Foster Dr. Civic Center SAULT STE. MARIE, Ontario P6A 5X6
Telephone: (705) 759-5432
Toll Free Phone: 1-800-461-6020
Fax: (705) 759-2185
Email: info@ssmedc.ca
Website URL: http://www.sault-canada.com

Contact information

Tom Dodds
	Title:   Chief Executive Officer
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (705) 759-5432
	Fax:   (705) 759-2185
	Email:   b.strapp@ssmedc.ca
Dave Murphy
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (705) 759-5428
	Fax:   (705) 759-2185
	Email:   d.murphy@ssmedc.ca
Ian McMillan
	Title:   Manager
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (705) 759-5465
	Fax:   (705) 759-2185
	Email:   i.mcmillan@ssmedc.ca

Company description

In 1986, the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation (SSMEDC) was established as an independent not-for-profit agency to be the lead organization in the community with respect to economic development. SSMEDC is your one-stop shop for: what you need to starting or expand your business, finding out about Sault Ste. Marie's economic development plans, strengths and priorities , learning about what to see and do while visiting our area and much, much more. SSMEDC has three operating divisions with unique functions to carry out its Business Sault Ste. Marie Supports existing businesses and attracts external businesses to create jobs and increase the municipal tax base. It does this by promoting the city's strategic advantages to businesses around the world. The division also focuses on small and youth business support, which would include helping local firms access funding programs for expansion or start up. Tourism Sault Ste. Marie Develops tourism-related products and delivers annual marketing activities designed to promote Sault Ste. Marie as a four-season tourist destination; Increases visitation levels to the city through the promotion of vacation packages and take the lead on bidding for and supporting sports tournaments, conferences and conventions that provide significant economic impacts on the community. The division also plays a supportive role in tourism and recreational infrastructure development. Corporate Services Provides support for the Sault Ste. Marie Economic Development Corporation as a whole in the form of finance, information technology, reception, human resources, communications and Freedom of Information. The division also provides administration for City Council's Economic Development Fund (EDF) and the Destiny Sault Ste. Marie Economic Diversification Strategy.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Exporting:	No
Primary Industry (NAICS):	813910 - Business Associations
Primary Business Activity:	Association

Product / Service / Licensing

Service Name:	Economic Development