Only two weeks to go! Please join us for the next Ontario East Quarterly Networking Meeting on Friday, May 30 in Peterborough County at the Burleigh Falls Inn.
Members and Non-Members Welcome!
FINAL AGENDA:
Registration & Networking
Welcome – TJ Flynn, President, Ontario East, Dave Smith, MPP, Peterborough-Kawartha, Bonnie Clark, Warden, Peterborough County, Carolyn Amyotte, Mayor, North Kawartha and Jeff Leal, Chair, Eastern Ontario Leadership Council, Mayor, City of Peterborough
Introductions, Member & Agency Updates
Ontario East Report - Jay Amer, Executive Director
County of Peterborough – Rhonda Keenan, General Manager, Economic Development
City of Peterborough – Darryl Julott, Director, Economic Development
OEMC 2025 registration is now open, and we’re pleased to offer the same great rate as last year – no increases!
Don’t miss your chance to secure your spot at the early bird rate.
Take advantage of the Early Bird Registration Rate, available until end of day on June 30th.
Connect with CAOs, wardens, mayors, business development professionals, clerks, CEOs, community outreach leaders, councillors, EDOs, planners, and more.
PROGRAM AND CONCURRENT SESSION TOPICS NOW 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.
City of Quinte West Employment Opportunity
Position: Economic Development Officer
Closing Date: May 19, 2025 by 11:59pm
Reporting to the Manager of Economic Development and Tourism Services, the incumbent will provide support to the Manager in the coordination and implementation of programs, objectives and policies to attract and support business investment.
It will include the promotion, growth and development of the municipality’s economic base through retention and expansion of existing businesses as well as business attraction activities to support business investment.
It will include formulating marketing strategies for economic development initiatives, in conjunction with City staff and regional agencies.
Learn how eligible Ontario companies impacted by trade disruptions can get support to enhance resilience, strengthen capacity, build local supply chains in Ontario, and expand market reach.
The Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF) provides financial support to help businesses near-term investments so they can serve more interprovincial customers, develop new markets and re-shore critical supply chains in the face of U.S. tariffs.
Projects must address the impacts of U.S. trade disruptions and align with Ontario’s key economic priorities.
PETERBOROUGH, ON – May 8, 2025 – Innovation Cluster–Peterborough and the Kawarthas is proud to celebrate its clients’ achievements for the first quarter of 2025.
With over 125 active clients, the Innovation Cluster supports technology businesses on their path to commercialization and scaling, and Q1 results show remarkable progress.
From creating jobs to launching new products and securing new customers, the Innovation Cluster’s clients impact the Canadian and local economies.
