The Timmins Economic Development Corporation is the economic development team for the City of Timmins.
We facilitate economic and social activity that supports job creation, diversifies the economy and improves quality of life.
Our Business Development and Retention department focuses on creating, attracting and retaining business and investment opportunities. Our Community Economic Development department focuses on community building and helping nonprofits, social enterprises and other organizations build capacity and achieve their mission.
The TEDC is co-located with the Business Enterprise Centre and Link North. Together, the organizations act as a central contact for all business and community needs.
All services are free and available in French and English.
External link for Timmins Economic Development Corporation
Industry
Government Administration
Company size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Timmins, ON
Type
Government Agency
Specialties
Economic Development, Foreign Direct Investment, Community Development, Business Development, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Agriculture, Data Centres, Mining Supply and Services, Mining, Data Storage, Battery Electric Vehicles, BEV, Electric Vehicles, EV, RNIP, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, Film, Nonprofits, and Social Enterprise
Wondering why mining companies choose Timmins?
The #TimminsNickelDistrict is home to the world's second largest nickel reserve and resource with large-scale carbon capture storage potential.
The #TimminsPorcupineGoldCamp is one of Canada's greatest goldfields, and has produced over 70M ounces of gold worth over $100B (CAD).
With a sophisticated supply and services cluster, a mining-ready workforce, and competitively priced industrial lands, #TheTimminsAdvantage is clear.
Ready to build, scale and invest in the City of Timmins? Let's connect!
The Business Enterprise Centre is accepting applications for the upcoming intake of Starter Company Plus!
Ryan and Kennedy Wilson, co-owners of Ciao Sandwich Co., shared their experience: “The Starter Company Plus program gave us the tools and confidence to bring our business vision to life. The grant funding helped us offset the cost of equipment, which has become essential to our operations and customer experience.”
For more information, and to apply, read our media release: https://lnkd.in/eqYs7ZkU#EntrepreneurshipinTimmins#EconomicDevelopment#BusinessDevelopment
📣 FCIP/RCIP Update
We appreciate the strong interest in the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP) and Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). While these programs have been announced, we don’t have further details to share just yet.
These pilots are employer-driven, meaning employers—not candidates—will submit applications. If you’re currently employed, your employer can reach out to immigration@timmins.ca to learn more.
A list of priority sectors and occupations will be available on our website next month once finalized. We expect to begin accepting employer applications for designation in the spring. Once approved, a list of designated employers will also be available on our website.
Thank you for your patience—we’ll share updates as soon as they become available!
timminsedc.com/immigration
Sponsor Appreciation!
The Copper Sponsors of the Timmins Reception during Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2025 are ATCO Structures, Timmins Chamber, J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR), and Villeneuve Engineering Services.
ATCO Structures is a global company with operations in Timmins, Ontario and offers customers a wide range of solutions. Products and services include workforce and residential housing, innovative modular facilities, construction, site support services, workforce lodging services, facility operations and maintenance, defence operations services, and disaster and emergency management systems.
Founded in 1955, JLR is 100% employee owned and Canadian operated with seven offices across Ontario, supporting a wide variety of projects within eight key markets. In 2001, JLR established an office to ground its operations and support work in Timmins. Their Timmins office has since provided northeastern Ontario with high-quality, integrated engineering, architecture, planning, and project management services to enterprises in the private and public sectors.
The Timmins Chamber creates opportunities for mining supply and service industry to grow and connect with its 650 members. As the voice of business in Timmins, the Chamber promotes economic growth and sustainability, ensuring both established and emerging enterprises thrive as part of a vibrant business community in Timmins.
Villeneuve Engineering Services is a structural engineering company based in Timmins, Ontario specializing in the mining, industrial, pulp and paper, and power generation sectors. The company interacts closely with its clients and provides a comprehensive suite of services ranging from brownfield engineering, modifications and upgrades to existing infrastructure, to the completion of greenfield designs. Villeneuve Engineering Services design process is grounded on client engagement to provide them with the most economical, feasible, practical, and innovative engineering designs.
Thank you ATCO, J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR), Timmins Chamber, and Villeneuve Engineering Services for your generosity and support in celebrating and promoting mining excellence in the City of Timmins!
#TimminsReceptionPDAC#TimminsPorcupineGoldCamp#TimminsNickelDistrict#PDAC2025#CdnMining
Sponsor Appreciation!
The Nickel Sponsors of the Timmins Reception during Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2025 are Blue Heron Environmental and DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd..
Thank you Blue Heron Environmental and DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd. for your generosity and support in celebrating and promoting mining excellence in the City of Timmins!
Blue Heron Environmental, established in 2004, offers practical environmental support to resource-based companies. Through experience gained from extensive work in the environmental field, Blue Heron staff are equipped to provide assistance with all aspects of environmental management. Their team provides comprehensive services, from site risk assessments to the development and implementation of certified Environmental Management Systems.
DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd. is locally operated in Timmins, Ontario and specializes in portable align boring, welding, and bucket fabrication. The company has been servicing all of Northeastern Ontario since opening its doors in 2010 and supplies products and services to both underground and surface projects on numerous mine sites. DJB Mining Products & Services Ltd. takes care in providing their customers with high quality services and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
#TimminsReceptionPDAC#TimminsPorcupineGoldCamp#TimminsNickelDistrict#PDAC2025#CdnMining
It's not too late to register for AI & Agriculture at 10am today! This masterclass is part of our Agri-Business Knowledge Camp in partnership with Bioenterprise Canada.
In this session, Bethany Deshpande, Innovation Advisor at Bioenterprise will explore the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and agriculture, examining the benefits, challenges, and applications of AI in this sector. The presentation covers the fundamentals of AI, its various forms, and the steps involved in developing AI-based technologies.
The webinar delves deep into the ways in which AI is used in agriculture, including its applications in crop management, dairy farming, livestock operations, and more. The discussion also touches on emerging trends, future outlooks, and the potential implications of AI adoption in agriculture.
#TimminsAgriculture#TimminsAgriBusiness#EconomicDevelopment#BusinessDevelopment
Join us for the second masterclass in our Agri-Business Knowledge Camp series!
AI and Agriculture with Bethany Deshpande, Innovation Advisor at Bioenterprise Canada, will explore the intersection of AI and agriculture, examining the benefits, challenges, and applications of AI in this sector.
This presentation covers the fundamentals of AI, its various forms, and the steps involved in developing AI-based technologies. The webinar delves deep into the ways in which AI is used in agriculture, including its applications in crop management, dairy farming, livestock operations, and more. The discussion also touches on emerging trends, future outlooks, and the potential implications of AI adoption in agriculture.
For more information, and to register, click below.
Agri-Business Knowledge Camp is a program developed and delivered by Timmins Economic Development in partnership with Link North and Bioenterprise Canada.
https://lnkd.in/g-AKrcSN#TimminsAgriculture#TimminsAgriBusiness#EconomicDevelopment#BusinessDevelopment
Porcupine Ski Runners Inc (PSR) received a check for $5,000 from Mike Kentish, MATT Grant committee member, to support their Ontario Cup Races, which took place February 15-17.
The event, sanctioned by Cross Country Ski Ontario, welcomed approximately 150 athletes from across the province, and showcased PSR's excellent facilities, well-maintained trails, and strong reputation for hosting high-level competitions. With races held over three days, the event reinforced Timmins’ status as a premier destination for cross-country skiing, made possible by dedicated volunteers and reliable snow conditions.
This event generated an estimated economic impact of over $51,000 in northeastern Ontario.
The MATT Grant supports events that bring tourism to the City of Timmins. Visit timminsedc.com/matt-grant for more information and to apply.
#ThankYouMATTGrant#EconomicDevelopment#CommunityDevelopment#Tourism#Events
Timmins Economic Development partner Bioenterprise Canada's Grow Ontario Accelerator Hub program offers agriculture businesses 25 hours of one-on-one mentorship and advisory services from their industry experts, tailored to meet the needs of your business to support development and growth.
“Timmins Economic Development connected us with Bioenterprise, which provided access to industry experts for food labelling, social media and rebranding support.” – Rachel Lachance, Waxwing Commons Ecological Farmstead
Businesses have until Monday, March 10 to submit their application.
Visit https://lnkd.in/eq5f8wKz for information and to apply.
For support with the application connect with Bioenterprise, theengine@bioenterprise.ca#AgricultureinTimmins#EconomicDevelopment#BusinessDevelopment
