In This Issue:

• OEMC 2025, September 17 to 19, Call for Speakers Deadline-February 21
• More Upcoming Events
• Ontario East AGM February 5th Media Release

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 events that you would like us to share,

please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.

Ontario East Municipal Conference 2025

Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19, 2025

at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre

The 2025 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) will be in person from Wednesday, September 17 to Friday, September 19, 2025 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.

OEMC is the most popular, and longest running, annual regional municipal conference held in eastern Ontario.

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 government  partners involved in community economic development.

In attendance will be CAOs, Wardens, Mayors, Business Development Professionals, Clerks, CEOs, Community Outreach Professionals, Councillors, EDOs, Planners, and more.

PRESENT AT OEMC - CALL FOR SPEAKERS

Deadline to submit: February 21, 2025

This is your chance to share knowledge, showcase best practices, and help foster economic opportunities and successes in Eastern Ontario and beyond!

Submit a proposal for your opportunity to be considered to present at OEMC!

Please forward this Call for Speakers to any other individuals/organizations you feel could contribute to the conference.

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!

RESERVE YOUR ROOM FOR OEMC - ROOM BLOCK OPEN

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 to room availability). 
Limited rooms available – please book as soon as possible to secure your room!

More Upcoming Events:

Thursdays, February 13 and February 27, 2025:

OFA Cultivating Local Workshop Series

February 20, March 6 and 20 and April 3:

Strategic Planning for your Organization Webinar Series

Ontario East News

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

Ontario East 2025 Annual General Meeting Held

at EDCO Conference

Media Release, February 5, 2025

The Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 5, 2025 at the Westin Harbour Castle during the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) annual conference.

The following Officers and Directors were approved by the Board of Directors and the Members for 2025-26, respectively:

• President: TJ Flynn, Northumberland County
• Vice-President/Treasurer: Vicki Bristow Ferguson, Quinte EDC
• Past-President: Stephen Paul, Lennox & Addington County
• Secretary: Jay Amer, Ontario East Economic Development Commission

New Directors (pictured above) Appointed at the AGM Include:

• Vicki Bristow-Ferguson, Quinte Economic Development Commission
• Ben McIlquham, Kingston Economic Development
• Derrick Morgan, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
• Bonnie Ruddock, Regional Tourism Organization 9
• Daniel Van Kampen, Town of Cobourg