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title: "March 16, 2023 eNewsletter: OEMC 2023 - New Location Confirmed"
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Plus PKED Job Posting, OMAFRA F&B Industry News

| View in browser Ontario East eNewsletter  March 16, 2023 In This Issue: OEMC 2023 - New Location Confirmed More Upcoming Events OE TISP Update PKED Employment Opportunity OMAFRA Food and Beverage Industry News Ontario East Events Visit the Ontario East Events Calendar and stay up-to-date on what's happening in Eastern Ontario. If you have any on-line events that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca. Ontario East Municipal Conference 2023 Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre SAVE THE DATES!   The 2023 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) is in person only from Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre, providing easy access and great facilities for participants and exhibitors with close proximity to Highway 417 and VIA Rail Ottawa.   The Ontario East Economic Development Commission presents the conference with a goal of providing relevant, dynamic programming and opportunities to share knowledge and best practices to enhance economic opportunities and successes, along with many opportunities for networking and a lot fun! With three streams (Economic Development, Municipal & Community Development and Workforce Development), we will have another great line-up of sessions of interest for all our delegates. We look forward to seeing you all again soon!   CALL FOR SPEAKERS - SUBMISSION DEADLINE: APRIL 15, 2023   We invite you to submit a proposal to this year’s Conference! This is a great opportunity to share knowledge and best practices to enhance economic opportunities and municipal successes! Please forward this Call for Speakers to any other individuals/organizations you feel could contribute to the conference. CALL FOR SPEAKERS SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES   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 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! SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBIT OPPORTUNITIES OEMC WEBSITE More Upcoming Events:   Multiple Dates, March and April 2023: Community Economic Development 101   Ontario East News If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca. Ontario East Talent Identification Support Project Update (OE-TISP)   Help your local employers  hire International Students & Attract Talent Two articles to put in your newsletters to your local employers: 1) Learn How to Hire International Students With These 3 Tips 2) 5 Quick Tips on How to Attract Talent to Your Business Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development Employment Opportunity   Position: Marketing and Communications Officer (Tourism Sector) Closing Date: March 19, 2023   POSITION SUMMARY Reporting to the Director of Marketing & Communications, the Marketing & Communications Officer will develop and implement strategies to position Peterborough & the Kawarthas as a destination of choice for visitors, business and investors. This position will promote and support tourism and economic development programs and initiatives to stakeholders, media outlets, and the public at a regional, provincial, national and global level. The expected outcomes of this role are to build strong working relationships with media to gain positive coverage of PKED initiatives and to foster greater community awareness with the goal of increasing visitation to the region and participation in PKED programs and events. READ MORE OMAFRA Food and Beverage Industry News   Do you subscribe to OMAFRA's Food and Beverage Industry News?   If not, check out this link for a wealth of information on programs and events in this important sector for Ontario East.    Even better, subscribe to the monthly newsletter below and stay up to date on the latest information on food and beverage manufacturing funding programs, regulations, events, training and more! SUBSCRIBE HERE Ontario East Economic Development Commission, 100-623 Fortune Cres, Kingston, Ontario K7P 0L5, 613-634-8569 Unsubscribe |
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