City Hall2A new group that looks to engage the private sector and business leaders in the community to help the city grow and develop is the focus of a public meeting tonight (Tuesday).

City CAO Jerry Knox says work has been ongoing for a few months at setting up a new Economic Development Corporation, which can do things a bit differently than the city can, but ultimately reports back to the city and council.

He says they have information on their website, they’ve had consultation with the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown North Bay and now they’re holding tonight’s public consultation.

Knox says they’ll present information about the EDC and then welcome input from the public.

Tonight’s meeting takes place in the Council Chambers at 6 pm.