NEW! THURSDAY NIGHT BANQUET AND ENTERTAINMENT ON SITE
We’re excited to announce that The Chesterfields will be returning to perform at this year’s Thursday night banquet!
They joined us a few years ago, and we can’t wait to welcome them back for another unforgettable night of music, dancing, and fun!
PROGRAM, SESSION TOPICS AND SPEAKER PROFILES AVAILABLE ONLINE
The OEMC 2025 program is packed with informative and insightful sessions on community, municipal, workforce and economic development topics from a diverse group of engaged experts in these fields.
Be sure to check the list regularly for updates on topic descriptions and speakers.
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!
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 toroom availability). Limited rooms available – please book as soon as possible to secure your room!
Stop Spinning Your Wheels: Scale Your Tech Business to $1M
11:00am to 12:30pm, Thursday, August 7, 2025
Webinar
Let’s be real—launching a product is tough. But, scaling it? That’s where most founding teams hit a wall.
If you’ve got a working product, some early wins, and a few loyal customers—but the path to real growth still feels like a foggy maze—you’re not alone. This workshop is built for you.
Whether you’re in cleantech, agritech, SaaS, nuclear ecosystem tech, medtech, or healthtech, scaling past those first few thousand dollars in revenue to hit your first $1M+ takes more than hustle. It takes structure, strategy, and a hard look at what’s actually moving the needle.
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
Ontario Excellence in Agriculture Awards Nominations
Now Open
Nominations for this year’s Excellence in Agriculture Awards which recognize individuals and organizations that are strengthening and protecting Ontario’s $51 billion agri-food industry are now open.
These awards honour the outstanding work of farmers, processors and industry organizations who are driving excellence in the agriculture and food sector, to the benefit of all Ontarians as well as our province’s economy.
New CANtrade™ loan program now available from Community Futures Peterborough and Renfrew County Community Futures to help businesses adapt to trade uncertainty
Ontario East Members, Community Futures Peterborough and Renfrew County Community Futures recently announced their participation in CANtrade™, a new loan program designed to provide established businesses with flexible financing and reduced lending rates so they can adapt to the ongoing economic and trade uncertainty.
Does your community have Tourism Investment Lands? Apply now to be a part of our upcoming event to meet investors!
Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and the Ministry of Tourism Culture and Gaming (MTCG) are partnering to host their annual EDCO Meet the Tourism Investment Dragons Event on Friday, November 21, 2025. This event offers municipalities the opportunity to get to pitch their tourism ready sites to interested investors over a quick 15-minute meeting rotation.
Apply to be one of the municipalities selected to participate. Complete the online application form to outline up to two tourism-ready investment sites along with any supportive initiatives. Applications will be evaluated based on the strength and clarity of their tourism opportunity and its potential impact to the local and regional economies. Selected municipalities will be contacted in early September to confirm participation.
Complete the online application form to outline up to two tourism-ready investment sites along with any supportive initiatives. Application deadline is Thursday, July 31st, 2025. Very limited space is available.
