Ontario East eNewsletter 

August 30, 2023

In This Issue:

• OEMC 2023: All the details for September 6 to 8, 2023
• Best Places to Work Career and Training Expo, September 28th
• More Upcoming Events
• OE TISP Update
• Smiths Falls leaders savour Hershey’s return to Eastern Ontario town
• Excellence in Agriculture Program

Ontario East Events

Visit the Ontario East Events Calendar and stay up-to-date on what's happening

in Eastern Ontario. If you have any on-line events that you would like us to share,

please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.

Ontario East Municipal Conference 2023

Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, September 8, 2023

at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre

OEMC 2023 is only one week away! 

But it is still not too late to register and attend the most popular, and one of the longest running, annual regional municipal and economic development conferences held in eastern Ontario.

Join your municipal and economic development colleagues for dynamic programming and opportunities to share knowledge and best practices along with many opportunities for networking and a lot of fun! 

SOCIAL EVENTS FOR 2023

President's Reception in the Exhibit Hall, Wednesday, September 6

Join us in the exhibit hall Wednesday evening for a chance to network and visit the exhibits!

We will be recognising the Ontario East Economic Development Commission's 35th Year with several of the Charter Members from 1988 joining us for the celebration. There will be refreshments, music, and plenty of time to catch up with friends and colleagues, and to make new connections! 

Free Night Following the Reception, Wednesday, September 6

After the Reception, transportation will be available to take delegates to downtown Ottawa and explore, dine, and more!

OEMC has teamed up with Ottawa Tourism to offer OEMC attendees incredible discounts to experience the most of Ottawa for less.  

Banquet & Entertainment Onsite, Thursday, September 7

We are excited to announce that Billboard Top 10 Blues Artist, 2020 IBC Winner, and JUNO Nominee, Canadian singer/guitarist JW-Jones will be on stage for us during the Banquet!

Don't miss this! Last year's Banquet had rave reviews and we are looking forward to another full night of great food and music!

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

Support OEMC and take advantage of the many opportunities to access Ontario East Members and OEMC attendees.

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!

Best Places to Work Career and Training Expo

11:30am to 6:00pm, Thursday, September 28, 2023

at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa

Introducing the biggest and best career and training expo in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario

Here is a one-stop resource to take your career to the next level.

Meet dozens of the region’s Best Places to Work and hear from experts about hiring trends, the local job market, the future of work and what makes Ottawa and Eastern Ontario the best region in Canada to work, live and play.

Students, job seekers and businesses are encouraged to visit the Ontario East Economic Development Commission booth to learn about the key opportunities in our growing industry sectors.
 

Attendance is free with advance registration.

More Upcoming Events:

October 5, 2023: Tourism Investment Dragons' Event

October 17 to 19, 2023:

2023 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum

October 18, 2023: EDCO Regional Professional Development Event - Cobourg

Ontario East News

If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.

Ontario East Talent Identification Support Project Update
(OE TISP)

BACK TO SCHOOL = International Students for Hire!

Here's something to share with employers as we approach Back to School - help Employers: Connect with highly skilled International Students to expand their workforce.

And part of working internationally means getting educated about working and communicating cross-culturally, so check out these Employer Diversity, Equity and Inclusion resources. 

See you at OEMC for a conversation about Skilled Trades and how to successfully bring your community together to solve problems.

Sweet Victory:

Smiths Falls leaders savour Hershey’s return to

Eastern Ontario town

By David Sali, Ottawa Business Journal, August 17, 2023

While Canopy Growth’s announcement that it’s selling the former Hershey plant in Smiths Falls back to the company that made it famous might feel like deja vu all over again, Sean Lawrence says the community is not the same place the chocolate-maker left in 2008.

“The attitude in Smiths Falls is completely different than it was 15 years ago,” says Lawrence, the president of the Smiths Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Excellence in Agriculture program

Learn about the awards program which recognizes agri-food innovations in Ontario. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply.

The agriculture and food sectors in Ontario has always been innovative in running their businesses, adapting practices and looking for partners to compete in the global economy.

To help drive this innovative spirit, the Ontario government created the Excellence in Agriculture program.

The purpose of the Excellence in Agriculture program is to:

• recognize and encourage innovators in the agri-food sector
• foster innovation in the agri-food sector which has an effect on farms
• raise awareness of the importance of the agri-food sector and its impact on the Ontario economy