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Ontario East is in Atlanta, Georgia this week attending the
Home Delivery World Conference.
Home Delivery World brings together
the delivery innovators from across
retail to explore all the new trends and
showcase how the industry is responding
with cutting-edge innovation.
And on April 30th and May 1st, Ontario East will be at the OCE Discovery Conference in Toronto.
Discovery is Canada's leading innovation-to-commercialization conference. Hosted by Ontario Centres of Excellence, it brings together key players from industry, academia, government, the investment community as well as entrepreneurs and students to collaborate.
Check out below for events and news happening here in Eastern Ontario.
Sincerely,
Bonnie O'Neill and Lucy Medeiros
OEEDC Staff
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Visit the Ontario East Events Calendar and stay up-to-date on what's happening in Eastern Ontario
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Ontario East Quarterly General Membership Meeting
Registration Opening Soon
June 7th and June 8th in Lindsay, Kawartha Lakes
June 8th Agenda Highlights:
- Community Engagement Practices: Learn how the City of Kawartha Lakes is engaging with local businesses
- Key Tourism initiatives in the City of Kawartha Lakes: Houseboat Capital of Ontario; Arts & Heritage Trail
- Tours of Mariposa Dairy Ltd. and Kawartha Dairy Ltd.
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Free Webinars:
By the Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Beyond Crops and Livestock: Supporting Diversification of Prime Agricultura...
Wednesday, April 25th, 10:30am to 12:00pm
Are you interested in encouraging diversification of prime agricultural areas in your municipality? Join panelists from municipalities to discuss opportunities through agricultural-related and on-farm diversified uses.
Newcomer Engagement and Social Capital in Rural Communities
Monday, April 30th, 12:00pm to 1:30pm
How can your municipality support and engage newcomers to build social capital in rural communities? Join the Rural Ontario Institute (ROI) and municipal speakers to discuss programs, policies and activities that engage newcomers in their communities.
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An Introduction to Mental Health in the Workplace
8:30am to 10:00am,
Wednesday, May 16th
Mental Health in The Workplace is steadily becoming more comfortable in the workplace and this initial presentation is an ideal place for companies to begin their journey.
Please reach out to those on your industrial & manufacturing lists to extend this invitation to them.
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Annual Tri-Association High Performance Manufacturing Conference
Wednesday October 24, 2018 at the
Travelodge,
Belleville
Call for Speakers:
Deadline for Submissions: May 30th 2018
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Seminar: Working with Politicians and Partners
Early Bird Deadline is Today-April 19!
May 31 and June 1 at the University of Waterloo-Stratford Campus
This two-day seminar explores how best to navigate political structures and how to leverage/engage/manage relationships with key political and external decision-makers.
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If you have any news that you would like us to share, we would love to hear about it. Please forward to
[email protected]
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A Collaborative Innovation Reaches Across Borders
The Kingston-Syracuse Pathway partnership will bolster the region's unique economies
Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Office of Partnerships and Innovation at Queen's University, and Ontario East Economic Development Commission are pleased to have entered into a partnership with the Center State Corporation for Economic Opportunity, SUNY Upstate Medical University, and the Central New York Biotech Accelerator to launch the Kingston- Syracuse Pathway.
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Government Invests in Frulact
On Friday, February 13th, FedDev Ontario, along with the Government of Ontario, announced a combined investment of up to $6 million for Frulact Canada.
The Government of Canada is committed to making sure that Canada is a top destination for businesses to invest, grow and create jobs. This funding has helped Frulact Canada to establish a new food processing facility in Kingston that will serve as the company's North American base for business, and its first facility in Canada, bringing 55 jobs to the region. This is an example of how attracting global investment creates jobs and opportunities for Canadians now and in the future.
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Spearhead Brewery Company Officially Opens its Doors in Kingston
On April 13,
Spearhead Brewery Company officially opened the doors to their state-of-the-art 16,000 sq-ft facility at 675 Development Drive in Kingston. The event was marked by a ceremonial ribbon cutting attended by Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands, and Mayor of Kingston Bryan Paterson. Spearhead's Grand Opening is just the latest development in Kingston's growing reputation as "Canada's first capital of beer."
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Frontenac CFDC Employment Opportunity
Position: Business Development Officer
Application Deadline:
8:00am, Monday, April 30th 2018
Frontenac CFDC seeks an experienced professional with strong financial analysis proficiency, business counselling ability, exceptional interpersonal skills and strong proficiency on multiple computer programs.
This position involves counselling small business owners and individuals looking to start a business. The position also requires review, analysis, and assessment of loan applications for consideration by the Investment Committee, as well as the implementation of the loans and ongoing management of the existing portfolio.
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success story.
Davidson Courtyard
Every small town has that one local icon, a location or venue that is rife with memories for locals and with a rich historical background that draws interest from visitors from the surrounding community and beyond. In Smiths Falls, that icon is Davidson Courtyard, once home to the well-known Davidson Bakery and today a popular destination for shopping and dining in Smiths Falls.
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