Ontario East eNewsletter 

August 16, 2023

In This Issue:

• OEMC 2023: NEW - This year's social events 
• More Upcoming Events
• OE TISP Update

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

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!

LIST OF CONCURRENT SESSIONS AND SPEAKERS ONLINE

The list of concurrent sessions is constantly being updated.

A list of our Session Speaker profiles is also online.

Be sure to check the program and list of topics and speakers regularly.  

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES

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

Each year our speakers, delegates and exhibitors comprise a diverse group of elected officials, economic development professionals, entrepreneurs, municipal service providers, private sector business leaders and provincial and federal partners involved in community economic development.

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!

More Upcoming Events:

August 29, 2023: AEDP COP Webinar - Accessing Capital for the Agri-food Sector

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)

Skilled Trades Promotion

Have you seen the math on money you can make in Skilled Trades?

Here's more information to pass on to employers, youth, schools and families about choosing and supporting our skilled trades:

How to Promote Work-Life Balance In the Skilled Trades
How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance: Battle Skilled Trades Burnout
Apprenticeship Programs Ontario Employers Need to Know About

And don't forget to attend OEMC in Ottawa (Sept 6-8).

You can catch Skills Ontario and OE-TISP team up for this skilled trades session:

"What’s Out There in the Skilled Trades & Technologies: Building Ontario’s Skilled Trades and Technologies Workforce – Together"