Airport business centre gets a facelift in Sudbury: Feedback wanted for 10-year master plan.

AuthorKelly, Lindsay
PositionSUDBURY

Business travellers flying out of the Greater Sudbury Airport now have a more modern, updated space in which to work after the facility's business centre underwent a facelift earlier this summer.

For years, the airport has dedicated a corner of the airport's departures lounge to its guests travelling for business, setting up some desks and chairs for those who want or need to get some work done while in transit.

But after years of use, the existing infrastructure was worn out and needed an update, so the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce proposed a refurbishment.

"We came up with the idea that if we had more of a business centre it would certainly appeal to a lot of travellers," said Debbi Nicholson, president and CEO of the Greater Sudbury Chamber of Commerce.

"It would give a different focus and a different look to that part of the airport and the security lounge at the airport, and would provide a place and an opportunity for travellers to be able to do some work while they're waiting for their flight."

The chamber approached Querney's Office Plus, a local office supply store, and struck up a partnership, with Querney's agreeing to supply the furniture and update it as needed.

"I think it was a great fit for us," Nicholson said. "We are the business association in the community, so it fits with our focus and our brand."

There is now room for four desks and chairs, sleek and modern outfits that each come equipped with a personal light and plug-in, enabling travellers to charge their laptops, tablets or mobile phones. A flat-screen TV mounted nearby runs a scrolling list of useful business-related information, including details about the chamber and local events. Free access to Wi-Fi is available throughout the terminal.

Nicholson said a number of chamber members fly in and out of Sudbury multiple times in a week, and having the ability to check email or review a report while on the fly is invaluable.

"For business people, time is very precious to them, so they're looking for the quickest mode of transportation, the easiest mode of transportation, and to be able to do business while you are travelling is very important to a lot of these people," she said.

Hailey Short, the airport's marketing and communications coordinator, said the business centre has been a popular draw for clients over the years.

"At any given time, there are lots of people using the business centre," Short said. "About 70 per cent of our travellers are business, so...

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