The 2023 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) is in person only from Wednesday, September 6 to Friday, September 8, 2023at theOttawa 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!
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 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!
Ontario East Quarterly Meeting and Networking Event
9:00am to 2:30pm, Friday, June 2, 2023
at the Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Lindsay,
134 Angeline Street South, Lindsay ON K9V 3L6
FINAL AGENDA - ONLY 2 SPOTS REMAINING
Ontario East will host its next Quarterly Meeting in Lindsay, ON on Friday, June 2, 2023.
The final agenda is full with speakers on economic development programs and other issues of interest to our members and guests, from Invest Ontario, OCI, CN Rail, FedDev Ontario, Horizon Aircraft and more. Also included is a showcase of Kawartha Lakes companies: Pinnguaq, Make Stuff Move and Fleming College Agriculture Equipment Simulator.
AEDP COP: How can Economic Developers support the growth of Women and Youth in the Agri-food sector?
10:00am, Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Webinar
How can Economic Developers attract Women and Youth into the agriculture sector?
Join the OFA on June 13 @ 10 am for another Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Community of Practice and discover opportunities to encourage women and youth to choose agri-food career paths.
9:30am to 11:30am, Wednesday, June 14, 21, 28, 2023
Webinar
Communities that are planning to further engage with businesses or start a Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project this year should plan to attend the upcoming BR+E training sessions.
Through a structured BR+E program, communities can learn how to make their community a great place to do business.
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 our region become more workforce-ready!
Ontario East's OE-TISP Project is focused on helping our region show up as workforce ready.
Your support of that initiative is critical, and here's a simple way you can show we're ready to attract jobseekers and employers: share the content we're creating for each audience on your social media and in your email newsletters.
Position: Business Growth and Retention Specialist
Closing Date: June 9, 2023 at 4:30pm
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Reporting to the Director or designate, the Business Growth and Retention Specialist is accountable for developing, implementing, and maintaining all business retention and expansion processes and programs at the City of Belleville.
Under the leadership of the Director, the incumbent will be responsible for engaging with local businesses with a focus on retention, expansion, recognition, marketing and communication strategies, relationship management and committee participation, and continuous program evaluation and enhancements.
