Link North

07/16/2026

Need direction and advice for your small business? Visit James and Al today!

James and Al, Business Development Consultants, are set up and ready to talk everything business.

Drop-In session hosted at Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins from 12pm to 1pm.

Hope to see you there 😃

Timmins Economic Development Corporation
Downtown Timmins BIA

05/27/2026

Our mining sector is ramping up for the CME next week at the Mac! Looking forward to witnessing innovative supply and services businesses showcasing their products and technology!

05/26/2026

Find your local farmer this weekend at the Mountjoy Farmers Market

🚨 The Countdown Is On! 🚨

Next Saturday we officially kick off the 2026 Farmers Market season — and it’s already shaping up to be our biggest market in the last 9 years!

✅ 61 tables sold
✅ Pavilion SOLD OUT
✅ Outdoor spaces SOLD OUT

Thank you to everyone supporting our amazing local vendors, farmers and makers. We’re looking forward to an incredible start to the 2026 season and can’t wait to see everyone next Saturday!

03/26/2026

Today's the big day! Looking forward to the student pitches and hearing about the innovative business opportunities that could help grow our mining industry! Thank you to all the sponsors and industry partners who have contributed to making this event a success!

Timmins Economic Development Corporation The Business Enterprise Centre Northern CollegeNorthern Ontario AngelsThe Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores

03/03/2026

Proud to support young entrepreneurs and their innovations! 🚀
Join us on March 26th and attend the live pitch event! Space is limited so please reserve your spot by accessing the link below!

Watch the top three ideas for the Venture Challenge give their pitch! 💡🚀

The Live Pitch Event on Thursday, March 26 is free to attend, but space is limited so be sure to get your tickets to reserve your spot. 🎟️

Get your free tickets at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/venture-northern-college-student-innovation-challenge-pitch-tickets-1602616221259

Northern College has partnered with the Northern Ontario Angels and the Timmins Economic Development Corporation to fuel this Student Innovation Challenge.

Huge thank you to KINZ and KLOMP for being our emcee.

This event is made possible by our sponsors Agnico Eagle Ontario, Link North, and The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores

02/17/2026

The Timmins Economic Development is pleased to announce
that Janna Burke has joined our team as the new LINK NORTH BOOST funding program Business Advisor!

With a strong background in supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses across Northern Ontario, Janna brings her expertise in advisory support, business development and funding opportunities.

Janna is committed to helping Link North’s clients move their ideas forward through product and technology development, commercializing or scaling their operations, and modernizing and expanding their operations.

Visit our website to become a client today at:
www.linknorth-nord.ca

Please join us in welcoming Janna to the LINK NORTH team!

10/02/2025

October 23, 2025 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm is your opportunity to attend the Zoom session to learn more about the Venture Northern College - Student Innovation Challenge!

Northeastern Ontario grade 11 and 12, Northern College students and alumni, you can help solve real-world challenges in Northern Ontario's mining industry with your innovative ideas.

Live Pitch opportunities on March 26, 2026 to share your ideas and solutions will take place at the Timmins campus, with a chance to win cash prizes and mentorship.

Scan the QR Code to learn more about this amazing challenge.

09/15/2025

What an inspiring evening! Link North was proud to sponsor the Innovation Award at this year's Business Awards Gala (BAG) celebration in Kapuskasing.

A huge congratulations to all the nominees and winners. Your innovation and dedication are what make our local business community so strong.

Finally, a special thank you to the organizers for putting together a wonderful evening that celebrated many successes.

04/08/2025

Locally owned and operated, 360 Boring Services Inc. provides welding and fabrication services to the mining industry. Utilizing our BOOST funding program, 360 Boring Services Inc. purchased new equipment designed to create efficiencies across their production process. The equipment will help them to reduce costs and increase capacity to take on more work with mining companies.

Pictured (left to right): Al Paquette (Business Advisor – Link North), Kelly Kaufmann (Operations Coordinator – 360 Boring Services Inc.) and Seb Meloche (Owner – 360 Boring Services Inc.).

Email [email protected] for more information about our BOOST Program and business advisory services.

You can also visit us online and complete our client intake form: www.linknorth.ca/become-a-client

Link North is a project of the Timmins Economic Development and is proudly supported by the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario


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Appartenue et exploitée à l’échelle locale, 360 Boring Services Inc. offre des services de soudure et de fabrication à l’industrie minière. Notre programme de financement ÉLAN a permis à 360 Boring Services Inc. d’acheter du nouvel équipement pour maximiser leur productivité. Grâce à cet équipement, l’entreprise connaît une réduction des coûts et une hausse de la capacité et peut ainsi accepter un plus grand nombre de tâches provenant du secteur de l’exploitation minière.

Photo (de gauche à droite) : Al Paquette (conseiller d’entreprise, Link Nord), Kelly Kaufmann (coordonnateur des opérations, 360 Boring Services Inc.) et Seb Meloche (propriétaire, 360 Boring Services Inc.).

Écrivez-nous à [email protected] pour plus d’info sur le programme ÉLAN et nos services consultatifs aux entreprises.

Vous pouvez aussi vous rendre sur notre site et remplir le formulaire d’accueil du client : https://linknorth-nord.ca/fr/devenez-client.

Link Nord est un projet du développement économique de Timmins et est fier de recevoir l’appui de l’Agence fédérale de développement économique pour le Nord de l’Ontario.

We link entrepreneurs and businesses to available resources and supports to help them succeed on their journey.

03/26/2025

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