The entire community, business and non-profit, will likely be looking at the Thunder Bay Centre of Change with great interest.
The Centre, which is expected to take over the former Hillcrest High School starting July 1, will place about 30 businesses and non-profit organizations under the old school’s roof.
A grand opening for the Centre is expected sometime in August or September.
It’s an idea that is unique in this city.
“It’s the most eclectic mix. I think it’s an excellent representation of the business community in Thunder Bay all in one building and looking to work together,” Sandi Boucher, manager of the Centre of Change, told media earlier this week.
It’s also an interesting experiment in terms of the partnership that has been forged between for-profit businesses and some area non-profit organizations.
And don’t forget about the building that was once a public high school.
Instead of rotting on top of High Street, the building will be put to good use, and it’s always a good thing for the city when old infrastructure can be made new.
There are still other old buildings around town. If successful, hopefully the idea behind the Centre can spawn initiatives that might see these other old buildings made useful again.
The Centre, which is expected to take over the former Hillcrest High School starting July 1, will place about 30 businesses and non-profit organizations under the old school’s roof.
A grand opening for the Centre is expected sometime in August or September.
It’s an idea that is unique in this city.
“It’s the most eclectic mix. I think it’s an excellent representation of the business community in Thunder Bay all in one building and looking to work together,” Sandi Boucher, manager of the Centre of Change, told media earlier this week.
It’s also an interesting experiment in terms of the partnership that has been forged between for-profit businesses and some area non-profit organizations.
And don’t forget about the building that was once a public high school.
Instead of rotting on top of High Street, the building will be put to good use, and it’s always a good thing for the city when old infrastructure can be made new.
There are still other old buildings around town. If successful, hopefully the idea behind the Centre can spawn initiatives that might see these other old buildings made useful again.
