Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, September 8, 2023
at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JUNE 30TH -
THERE IS STILL TIME TO SAVE!
The OEMC Planning Committee is working diligently to confirm our speakers and finalize our agenda. In appreciation for everyone’s patience and understanding as we fine tune the program to include as many speakers as possible, we are pleased to confirm that the Early Bird Registration Deadline has been extended to June 30.
Please note that the current list is just a sample of the great topics at OEMC this year. Additional sessions and speaker information will be posted in the coming weeks. More topics have been added since our last eNewsletter - be sure to check the list regularly.
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!
Auto and Advanced Manufacturing Industry Workforce Consultation Session for Eastern Ontario Region (Webinar)
10:00am, Wednesday, June 28, 2023
The automotive and advanced manufacturing sector in Canada is rapidly changing, and so is the labour force and skills requirements, as the industry transitions towards electrification and a decarbonized economy.
As an industry stakeholder, you are being invited to attend the upcoming Industry Consultation webinar on June 28, 2023, focusing on the Eastern Ontario Region, which includes the Ottawa, Kingston-Pembroke, and Muskoka-Kawarthas Economic Regions.
IROQUOIS – The biggest housing project in Iroquois, and all of South Dundas, since Seaway times is in the works.
A development that will bring 262 new residential units to the town, north County Road 2, behind the Tim Hortons and Iroquois Motel properties will be built by Ottawa-area developer Valecraft Homes.
Reporting to the Manager, Business Advisory Centre (BAC), the Business Advisory Centre Coordinator provides administrative support to the BAC which is one of 54 Small Business Enterprise Centres in Ontario funded by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade (MEDJCT).
Services, consultations, tools and resources are offered free of charge in order to help start-ups and small businesses grow and succeed within the region.
New Facility in Ingleside A Sign of Success and Growth for
Wills Transfer Ltd.
Welcomed with open arms by the local municipality, logistics and warehousing firm Wills Transfer Ltd. recently opened its new $25 million, 155,000 square foot facility in Ingleside, ON, ushering in a new era of expansion for the nearly 70-year-old company.
At its official opening on May 2, besides local media and neighbours, company co-owner Terry Wills, wife Heather and son Jordi, who has stepped up to take on a leadership role within the organization invited more than 200 representatives of government, vendors, fellow trucking, and logistics companies as well as current and prospective customers.
The show of support was a bold statement as to the importance of partnerships and the interconnected and co-operative nature of business in the 21st century in Eastern Ontario.
