The 2024 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) is in person only from Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13, 2024 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, providing easy access and great facilities for participants and exhibitors with close proximity to Highway 417 and VIA Rail Ottawa.
OEMC is the most popular, and one of the longest running, annual regional municipal conferences 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 partners involved in community economic development.
CALL FOR SPEAKERS
We invite you to submit a proposal to this year's Conference.
This is a great opportunity to share knowledge and best practices to enhance economic opportunities and successes!
Please forward this Call for Speakers to any other individuals/organizations you feel could contribute to the conference.
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!
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!
One connected location! The accommodations are connected directly to the meeting space! You can walk directly from the convention floor to your room!
OEMC is pleased to provide a special group rate for OEMC delegates at the Courtyard Ottawa East.
Special room rate is only available until August 12, 2024, subject to room availability. Limited rooms available – please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The Data Influence – Growing Regional Ag and Food Economies
10:00am to 11:30am, Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Join in to learn about resources available to you through OMAFRA and ConnectON to help understand and communicate the value of your local agricultural and food sector.
Data isn’t gathered for the sake of having data. It needs to be put to work! Use data to promote local ag and food, share it with leadership, share it with community, build excitement! Data can inform policy and reinforce with decision makers and community members, the true importance of this sector.
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
New Ontario East Board Members Jason Kipfer, Cyndy Palleske and Elizabeth Edwards join VP/Treasurer, T.J. Flynn and Past President, Chris King at the Ontario East 2024 AGM
in Peterborough
Ontario East 2024 Annual General Meeting Held in Peterborough
The Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 1, 2024 at Fleming College in Peterborough.
The meeting was opened with video greetings from Hon. Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade followed by guest speaker His Worship Jeff Leal, Mayor of the City of Peterborough, Chair of the Eastern Ontario Mayors’ Caucus. Mayor Leal updated attendees on economic development priorities and activities and the importance of partnerships with regional organizations like Ontario East.
Directors and Officers were approved by the Members and the Board of Directors, respectively.
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of business owners in eastern Ontario? Community Futures Eastern Ontario is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Program Coordinator/Business Analyst to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will play a key part in driving positive change and contributing to the growth of the eastern Ontario economy by providing essential support to our CFEO program team through coordination of member services, events, meetings and program client intake, driving data-driven insights by developing and maintaining dashboards with predictive analytics, contributing to developing recommended program strategies, sourcing prospective program partners, identifying additional funded program opportunities, contributing to the modernization of CFEOs systems and processes, and ensuring compliance with program delivery and reporting requirements.
