OEMC 2025 registration is now open, and we’re pleased to offer the same great rate as last year – no increases! Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at the early bird rate.
Connect with CAOs, wardens, mayors, business development professionals, clerks, CEOs, community outreach leaders, councillors, EDOs, planners, and more.
Join engaging sessions on economic development, municipal & community development, and workforce development, tackling today’s rapidly evolving landscape.
SPONSOR AND EXHIBIT AT OEMC
Support OEMC and take advantage of the many opportunities to connect with
Ontario East Members and OEMC attendees.
OEMC presents an incredible opportunity for extended networking with attendees! The meal room is directly across from the exhibit hall with all the food stations and buffets located right in the exhibit hall. This setup enhances the ease of mingling and maximizes your opportunities for meaningful connections!
Meet with CAOs, Wardens, Mayors, Business Development Professionals, Clerks, CEOs, Community Outreach Professionals, Councillors, EDOs, Planners, and more.
Please contact Megan Howes at oemc@ontarioeast.ca if you are interested in purchasing a sponsorship and/or exhibit booth.
Limited space available - don't miss this opportunity to support and participate in this eastern Ontario event that has key decision makers in attendance!
The Ottawa Conference and Event Centre is less than 10 minutes from Parliament and national museums, and only minutes from the highway, train station and airport access.
One connected location! The accommodations are connected directly to the meeting space. You can walk directly from the conference floor to your room!
OEMC is pleased to provide a special group rate for OEMC delegates at the Courtyard Ottawa East by Marriott for $209-$239.00 per night — the same great rate as last year!
Special room rates are only available until August 16, 2025 (subject toroom availability). Limited rooms available – please book as soon as possible to secure your room!
at the Crystal Palace 375 Picton Main Street, Picton ON K0K 2T0
The Ministry of Rural Affairs and the County of Prince Edward is proud to host an upcoming Teeny Tiny Summit on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at the Crystal Palace in Picton. The theme for this year’s summit is “Engage and Energize – Empowering Teeny Tiny Places.”
Please join them for an exciting day spent with passionate, like-minded folks that will both inspire and energize you.
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
Ontario East Membership News
Thank you to all Ontario East members for your ongoing support.
We have close to 150 members and are growing, with 12 communities supporting the Regional Marketing Committee (RMC) participating in proactive investment attraction activities and more.
As we face new challenges with US tariffs, new opportunities are developing, and working together as a region with our provincial and federal partners will be key to ensuring our region continues to thrive in the future.
To learn more about your membership benefits and additional opportunities to get involved with the RMC please visit:
PETERBOROUGH, ON – March 20, 2025—Innovation Cluster – Peterborough and the Kawarthas (“Innovation Cluster”) unveiled a new brand reflecting the non-profit organization’s updated strategy to focus on the unique needs of technology-based small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”) in the Peterborough, Kawarthas, and southeastern Ontario region. The new brand visually reinforces the organization’s mission to support entrepreneurs in reaching their business goals and growing our local community, job market, and economy. Additionally, the new branding represents the Innovation Cluster’s commitment to providing dynamic programming to meet key challenges SMEs face in commercializing and scaling their technology innovations.
Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Investment Attraction Officer is accountable for developing, implementing and maintaining all investment attraction programs at the City of Belleville.
Under the leadership of the Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for investment attraction program development and maintenance, marketing and communication strategies, community outreach and relationship management.
This position is the first point of contact for new investment, providing a one-stop shop and helpful navigation for those looking to invest in the City of Belleville.
