***TEDC NEWS RELEASE***

The TEDC has reached its funding goal for phase one of a bilingual wayfinding and digital sign initiative, thanks to generous contributions from community partners.

This morning, the TEDC invited members from the Venture Centre, Timmins Museum: NEC, Timmins Public Library, Tourism Timmins, City of Timmins, Downtown Timmins BIA, Tourism Northern Ontario, FedNor and Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership to express thanks for their contributions to this project.

Funds will be used to point out community amenities, such as Hollinger Park, Participark, Bannerman Park, the Sportsplex, the McIntyre Arena, Gillies Lake, downtown parking areas, public washrooms, playgrounds, and service centres.

Effective wayfinding will enhance the city’s attractions and enable people to discover other resources. Mayor Black said, “Having clear and consistent signage that allows visitors and residents to make new discoveries will be a huge asset to the city.” Wayfinding will also encourage alternative modes of transportation, such as walking and cycling. The project aligns with the Timmins 2020 Branding Strategy and beautification initiative by enhancing streetscapes in the city.

This project is proudly supported by FedNor and Tourism Northern Ontario.

For more information, please contact Kelsey Luxton, Communications Coordinator by email at kelsey.luxton@timmins.ca or by phone (705) 360-2600 x 7083.

 

About Tourism Northern Ontario

Tourism Northern Ontario is one of 13 not-for-profit regional tourism organizations funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. We are the largest tourism region in geography, the second largest in expenditure and the only region that includes sub-regions.

Tourism Northern Ontario coordinates, aligns and invests in sub-regional programs and leads in identified pan-northern management functions; co-ordination of marketing, product development, workforce and industry training, and investment attraction with the ultimate goal to significantly increase tourism revenues in Northern Ontario. Increased visitation and yield are achieved by delivering programs designed to enhance existing tourism products and developing new tourism opportunities for the North.

 

About the TEDC

The TEDC is the city’s non-pro?t community economic development team. We facilitate and support economic and social activity that creates jobs, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life.