Plus OEMC 2026, September 9 to 11 – Topics and Speakers, The Manufacturing Conference presented by the Northumberland Manufacturing Association (NMA), Ontario East Assumes Leadership Role at the Ontario Manufacturing Communities (OMCA), Ontario East to Feature Investment Property of the Week, Ontario East is a Designated Referral Partner for the Global Talent Stream and Global Skills Strategy
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto
The Ontario East Economic Development Commission will hold its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 during the EDCO Conference in Toronto (4pm after the final session of the day in Pier 2 Room) at Westin Harbour Castle.
Ontario East Municipal Conference 2026 Wednesday, September 9 to Friday, September 11, 2026 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
Present at OEMC! The Call for Speakers will soon be circulated – this is your chance to start preparing your topic and speaker proposal for submission. Don’t miss this opportunity to share knowledge, present case studies and experiences, and help foster economic opportunities and successes in Eastern Ontario and beyond!
The Call for Speakers will be circulated by the end of January.
The Manufacturing Conference presented by the Northumberland Manufacturing Association (NMA)
Ontario East is pleased to support the The Manufacturing Conference presented by the Northumberland Manufacturing Association (NMA) on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 where we will be hosting a panel on the Ontario East Regional Framework: Developing New Economic Strategies Adapting to New Realities for Manufacturers and Trade. Registration is open at www.themanufacturingconference.ca
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Ontario East Assumes Leadership Role at the Ontario Manufacturing Communities Alliance (OMCA)
We are pleased to announce that Chris King, a past President and current Chair of the Ontario East Regional Marketing Committee will also serve as Chair of the Ontario Manufacturing Communities Alliance (OMCA). OMCA is a partnership of economic development organizations from across southern Ontario committed to bringing new opportunities to the manufacturing sector. OMCA works pan-provincially to identify locations that offer opportunities for new investment and business growth enhancing Ontario East's regional investment promotion activities. In 2025 membership in OMCA allowed Ontario East to have a presence at several international trade shows and participation in over 60 investment meetings. As a long standing member of OMCA Ontario East continues to enjoy a strong manufacturing sector and is positioned for future growth in key sectors including defence and energy. Thank you to Chris, who is the CEO of the Quinte Economic Development Commission for taking on this new role on behalf of the Ontario East Economic Development Commission. For more information about OMCA please visit:: https://www.manufacturingalliance.ca/
Ontario East to Feature Investment Property of the Week
Members of the Ontario East Regional Marketing Committee (RMC) will be featuring available investment properties from Ontario East ZoomProspector through online media promotion beginning in 2026. Every week an investment property will be highlighted and promoted to a broad business audience. All available property listings are maintained by RMC members and listed here: https://ontarioeast.ca/available-properties/available-properties-and-information/ If you are interested in learning more about joining the Ontario East RMC and showcasing your communities industrial and commerical properties, please let us know!
Ontario East is a Designated Referral Partner for the Global Talent Stream and Global Skills Strategy
The Government of Canada’s Global Skills Strategy helps attract highly qualified talent from around the world to support the growth of companies in Canada, spurring innovation and driving our economy, ultimately creating more jobs as well as skills and training investments for Canadians. As part of the Global Skills Strategy, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) Dedicated Service Channel provides personalized client service delivery for companies making large, job-creating investments in Canada either by setting up operations for the first time in Canada or significantly expanding here.
Any member of the Ontario East Economic Development Commission or company in an eastern Ontario community referred to the program may access this service that provides a preliminary referral service to enhance customer service and support from the federal ministries noted at the links above.
Applications being accepted for Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) program. Deadline is January 14.
The Summer Employment Opportunities (SEO) Program provides funding to eligible not-for-profit organizations, municipalities, Indigenous organizations and First Nation communities to create meaningful summer employment opportunities for students. The positions must focus on activities that support the key sectors of tourism, culture, sport, and recreation.
