Warm greetings from the Mayor of Thunder Bay.

• Author: Peterson, Lynn

On behalf of city council and the citizens of Thunder Bay, I am delighted to welcome the Influential Women of Northern Ontario Awards luncheon back to our city for their 10th annual event.

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These awards seek out and recognize outstanding women in business from both the public and private sectors who have made a difference in Northern Ontario, and each year I look forward to learning about the many success stories from right here in our backyard. I am especially pleased that this year the Influential Women Awards will be presenting a 'Woman of the Decade Award'.

Congratulations to the nominees for your dedication, devotion and exceptional contributions to the economic growth and job creation in our great...