And be sure to register early—the early bird deadline is fast approaching, so don’t miss your chance to save!
PROGRAM AND CONCURRENT SESSION TOPICS 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!
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
Ontario East Spring Quarterly Meeting and Networking Event
Update
Ontario East was pleased to host its Quarterly Meeting & Networking Event at the Burleigh Falls Inn in North Kawartha, Peterborough County on Friday May 30.
More than 50 attendees appreciated informative and positive outlook presentations from a variety of partners including the host, our members Peterborough County, along with the City of Peterborough, the Innovation Cluster and government partners Invest Ontario, Invest in Canada and the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Skills Development & Training.
Thank you to MPP Dave Smith, Mayor Carolyn Amyotte, Mayor Jeff Leal, Rhonda Keenan, Darryl Julott, Christine Crandell, Khawar Nasim, Shawna Bourne and Christine Theisen for helping make this gathering a success.
And thank you to everyone who joined us including large contingents from the GTA and Kawartha Lakes in the West and Renfrew in the East!
Innovation Cluster Launches BuildUP Program for
Skilled Trades Entrepreneurs
PETERBOROUGH, ON – May 20, 2025—Innovation Cluster – Peterborough and the Kawarthas (Innovation Cluster) announced a new program, BuildUP, specifically designed to help skilled trade workers with entrepreneurial zeal to get their businesses started. BuildUP is provided at no cost to accepted participants.
BuildUP’s 8-week cohort program provides journeypersons, upper-year apprentices, and experienced tradespeople with the knowledge, tools, and connections needed to launch and manage their businesses. The Innovation Cluster offers two cohorts of twenty participants in 2025, with the first cohort beginning on June 24, 2025.
An updated version of the Canada-United States Core Factsdocument is now available for organizations undertaking trade and investment-related activities.
