The Rainy River Future Development Corporation wants to see a bigger role for Fort Frances in the region's blossoming mining industry.
Client Services Manager Geoff Gillon says part of their work is exploring the potential for local businesses.
"It's something we have to look at as a community," says Gillon. "It's something as the Economic Development organizations we'd like to promote and bring more of these opportunities to our local businesses."
Gillon says they're also looking at a conference that would bring business leaders together with industry officials.