Ontario East Quarterly Meeting and Networking Event 9:00am to 1:30pm, Friday, June 14, 2024
at the Valley Heartland Innovation Centre
91 Cornelia Street West, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5L3
SAVE THE DATE!
Please join us in Smiths Falls for an Economic Development & Workforce themed Quarterly Meeting with a variety of speakers on the latest innovations and opportunities, as well as an update on the exciting things happening in Smiths Falls and Lanark County.
Space will be limited, details and registration to open soon.
We hope to see you there!
Ontario East Municipal Conference 2024
Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13, 2024
The 2024 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC) is in person only from Wednesday, September 11 to Friday, September 13, 2024 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.
OEMC is the most popular, and one of the longest running, annual regional municipal conferences held in eastern Ontario. 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.
Jennifer Botterill, three-time Olympic Gold Medallist, will join OEMC on Wednesday, September 11th.
Jennifer Botterill is one of Canada's most successful athletes. A member of the Canadian Women’s Hockey Team for 14 years, she is a three-time Olympic gold medalist, a five-time World Champion, and twice-named MVP of the World Championships.
Jennifer is an NHL analyst appearing on national networks in both Canada and the United States.
She has been working in the television broadcasting industry for the last 10 years, and currently works with Sportsnet and Hockey Night in Canada, providing analysis for both the regular season and the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the United States, Jennifer works for Warner Media NHL on TNT for their NHL coverage.
SPONSOR AND EXHIBIT AT OEMC
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!
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!
One connected location! The accommodations are connected directly to the meeting space! You can walk directly from the convention floor to your room!
OEMC is pleased to provide a special group rate for OEMC delegates at the Courtyard Ottawa East.
Special room rate is only available until August 12, 2024, subject to room availability. Limited rooms available – please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The 2024 Teeny Tiny Summit series, themed Creating Community Wealth and Well-Being, is returning to an in-person format, with a familiar voice and renowned community enthusiast and social capitalist - Peter Kenyon from Bank of IDEAS (Australia).
Peter Kenyon's keynote will focus on 'What Builds Great Communities".
AEDP COP Webinar: Impactful Agriculture Economic Development Activities and Projects
10:00am to 11:30am, Tuesday, June 11
Activities and projects are key to achieving your region’s strategic goals. Some require a great deal of time, resources and experience, and others are simpler to execute.
Join the Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Community of Practice on June 11 from 10 – 11:30 am to learn and share about agriculture economic development and planning projects from across the province and what role you can take on to make them successful.
The Ottawa Business Journal is hosting the Eastern Ontario Regional Housing Summit on May 28th in Ottawa. A comprehensive program with speakers on the important issues of housing and economic development includes several Ontario East members and partners throughout the region.
If you have any news that you would like us to share, please forward to info@ontarioeast.ca.
Hastings County Employment Opportunity
Position: Tourism Development Coordinator
Closing Date: Friday, May 10, 2024 by 4pm
Hastings County has an opening for one (1) permanent full time Tourism Development Coordinator position.
Reporting to the Economic and Tourism Development Manager, the Tourism Development Coordinator’s prime function is to work closely with member municipalities, local accommodators and attractions to facilitate the development and expansion of tourism opportunities (experiences and products) with the objective of enticing visitors to stay longer, enhance their economic impact and identify Hastings County as a desirable destination to relocate to and invest in.
Spring 2024 intake priorities are : o Clean economic growth o Innovation-led growth companies o Technology - high-potential firms in cutting-edge sectors o Industrial transition - expansion in traditional sectors, develop new sectors o Zero-emission vehicles (new) o Housing manufacturing innovation (new) o Inclusive growth for underrepresented groups and across urban centres and small and rural communities alike.
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