Plus OEMC 2026, September 9 to 11 – Call for Speakers, Room Block, and Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities, Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program Now Accepting Applications, Regional Marketing Committee Interviews - Ontario East Matters on YourTV, Ontario East to Feature Investment Property of the Week
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM Westin Harbour Castle, 1 Harbour Square, Toronto
ONLY ONE WEEK TO GO - LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER!
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
Join Ontario’s leading economic development event to connect with decision-makers, gain expert insights, and drive regional growth. OEMC is your opportunity to shape the future of Eastern Ontario’s economy. The 2026 OEMC will take place September 9-11, 2026 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre.
Call for Speakers
This is your chance to take the stage and inspire decision-makers, economic development professionals, and industry leaders! Deadline to submit: February 20, 2026.
Make the most of your Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) experience by staying at the attached hotel. We’ve secured a special group rate of $209-$239 per night to ensure you enjoy convenience and comfort while attending OEMC 2026.
OEMC offers unparalleled access to decision-makers involved in community and economic development. Position your brand as a leader in the industry while building valuable relationships with municipal representatives, business leaders, and policymakers. Exhibit space is limited and expected to sell out quickly.
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
Rural Ontario Development (ROD) Program Now Accepting Applications
The Rural Ontario Development (ROD) program is now accepting applications until February 26, 2026, the second intake opening was announced at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference, with program guidelines and applications available at www.ontario.ca/RODprogram. This program has eligible applicants of rural municipalities, small brick and mortar businesses (1 – 20 employees), Indigenous groups and not-for-profit organizations
An Information Session will be taking place on February 12, providing an opportunity to learn more about the ROD program Business Development and Community Development streams. Additionally, one on one coaching sessions are available to support applications.
Please consider promoting the ROD program to the small businesses in your community, and if your organization is considering an application for the Community Development stream, please attend the Info Session and then book an application coaching call with a regional advisor to help navigate the application process.
Regional Marketing Committee Interviews - Ontario East Matters on YourTV
We are pleased to share the first installment of a new video series "Ontario East Matters" that features members of the Ontario East Regional Marketing Committee (RMC) highlighting their communities assets and profile for attracting and supporting investment. The series is made possible through a partnership with YourTV on COGECO. The interviews are hosted by executive director Jay Amer who is a long time volunteer host on his local YourTV channel. Please visit the Ontario East YouTube Channel to see the inaugural show featuring Chris King, CEO, Quinte Economic Development Commission and Chair of the RMC. Next episode will feature Northumberland County's TJ Flynn, President, Ontario East Board of Directors. If you are interested in joining the RMC and accessing this enhanced membership feature, and more, get in touch for details or visit: https://ontarioeast.ca/members/become-a-member/
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 commercial properties, please let us know!
Ontario East Economic Development Commission, 4 Cataraqui Street, Suite 310, Kingston, Ontario K7K 1Z7, info@ontarioeast.ca, 613-634-8569
