Support OEMC and take advantage of the many opportunities to access Ontario East Members and OEMC attendees.
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.
Please contact Megan Howes atoemc@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!
In collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, EDCO is partnering on the “Meet the Tourism Investment Dragons” marketplace to be held on October 5, 2023, in Toronto.
The Dragons event is an opportunity for senior economic development officials from across Ontario to present market-ready, tourism-related investment land sites and business opportunities to interested developers, investors, and influencers in a speed dating format.
To help identify suitable investors, municipalities and government agencies must submit a summary of their investment cases in advance that identify land sites and business plans for new hotel development, retail, attractions, and mixed-use developments.
CRA Liaison Officer Service Offering Free Webinars
The CRA Liaison Officer Service offers free webinars to individuals/students who are thinking of starting their own business or who are already in business.
During a webinar, an LO will: • Answer questions and address general tax-related concerns; • Explain common tax errors and demonstrate how to use financial benchmarking; • Provide information on various tools and services offered by the CRA; • Explain general bookkeeping concepts and best practices.
For more information on the CRA's resources and services or to arrange a free webinar for your municipality’s small and independent businesses, please contact Sagar Hotwani by email or at 867-222-3173.
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Employment Opportunity
Position: Director of Business Attraction, Retention & Expansion
Closing Date: August 8, 2023
POSITION SUMMARY
Reporting to the President/CEO, the Director of Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion plays a critical supporting role in attracting new business investment to the Peterborough & the Kawarthas region. This position also works with existing local businesses to identify opportunities for growth as well as proactively identify challenges that may cause a business to consider relocation. The Official Plans of both the City and County, as well as PKED’s Strategic Plan, provide the guiding documents to develop relationships, partnerships and programming that will support municipal initiatives leading to investment attraction and business retention.
The Director of Business Attraction, Retention and Expansion works with all levels of government (municipal, provincial and federal) as well as community organizations and educational institutions to promote the region as a destination of choice for investment. The incumbent leads a team of Economic Development Officers to create and deliver effective, regional economic development programming for both urban and rural communities.
The expected outcomes of this role are to attract, retain and expand existing businesses which will ultimately generate high-value jobs in the Peterborough & Kawarthas region resulting in a thriving and competitive economy.
