Ontario East Quarterly Meeting and Networking Event
9:00am to 1:00pm, Friday, December 2, 2022
TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Belleville
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! DEADLINE 12:00PM, NOVEMBER 30th
Please join us for the last Ontario East Quarterly Networking Meeting of 2022 in Belleville, Ontario in the Bay of Quinte Region.
Almost sold out, limited tickets remain - please register now if interested! Along with an impressive line-up of speakers, we will have some tasty treats from two of Bay of Quinte Region's food producers, Hawkins Cheezies and Donini Chocolate. For agenda details and registration, click on the link below.
Speakers, Panelists Discuss New Economic Realities
at L&G Summit
Kemptville – Responding to the new economic realities was the focus at the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit on Friday, November 18th
... The event, being held in-person for the first time since 2019, was hosted by the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Economic Development Office in partnership with Michael Barrett, M.P., the Hon. Steve Clark, M.P.P., the Eastern Workforce Innovation Board and the 1000 Islands, Grenville and Valley Heartland Community Futures Development Corporations.
“Businesses confronted the pandemic head on, and for many they have adjusted and created new opportunities that have resulted in growth,” said Ann Weir, Manager of the Leeds Grenville Economic Development Office. Ms. Weir, who was MC for the event, shared the results of the 2022 Fall Business Survey in her annual Economic Development Update to the summit audience.
Government of Canada invests nearly $10 million in community infrastructure and tourism to grow the economy and create jobs in Kingston and surrounding region
November 24, 2022 News Release, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
FedDev Ontario supports 37 projects in Frontenac, Lanark, and Lennox and Addington to enhance public spaces and attract visitors
As a popular tourist destination, Kingston and the surrounding regions attract millions of visitors each year to enjoy the area’s historic main streets, museums, shops, restaurants, and the natural beauty of the waterfront. Visitors have a significant impact on the local economy. The Government of Canada understands the importance of the tourism sector and vibrant community spaces and is committed to supporting communities as they rebound from the pandemic and position themselves for a strong future.