Thank you to everyone who has registered for the upcoming Quarterly Meeting "Workforce Project Showcase".

We have a great line-up of speakers from across the region. If you have not yet signed up, there are limited spaces available so please register today.

All registrants, please note that the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has advised our meeting venue, the Best Western Plus Perth Parkside Inn that we will require our attendees to provide proof of 2 vaccines with the second one being no later than September 9th and government issued photo ID.

We look forward to seeing you there!

OEMC is offering a wide array of sessions of interest to all of our attendees.

With three streams (Economic Development, Municipal & Community Development and Workforce Development), we have a great line-up of topics and speakers for all our delegates.

Ontario East is pleased to confirm that there has been no increase in our registration fees for this year.

Though Ontario East memberships are accorded to the individual, we are happy to extend the membership registration rate to any employee of a municipality or organization with at least one employee with an individual Ontario East membership.

OEMC is excited to announce there will be five locations in Eastern Ontario that will host opening receptions on Wednesday, October 20 at 4 p.m. after the first day of sessions. This is an opportunity for you to network with your friends and colleagues in unique locations with all required pandemic protocols in place! You can sign up for the Regional Reception closest to you when you register for the conference.

Thank you to our sponsors below who will each be hosting a reception in their region!

Support OEMC and take advantage of the many opportunities to access OEEDC Members and OEMC attendees, including the opportunity to be featured in a Virtual Exhibit Showcase to highlight products and services, and the opportunity to present a session at the conference and afterwards.

The 2021 Leeds Grenville Economic Development Summit will again continue with a virtual format.

Please hold the date of Friday, November 19 in your calendars!

Registration will be open by the end of September.

To continue to facilitate recruitment and retention in eastern Ontario for all employers, we’ve compiled a list of 7 business resources to help them grow their business.

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Under the general direction of the Director, Strategy, Innovation & Partnerships, the Manager of Rural Economic & Community Development is responsible for leading the implementation of Kingston’s new Rural Development Strategy including programs, projects, and initiatives with agriculture and rural business clients to promote economic growth, community development, investment and job creation and retention in rural Kingston.

Engaging, collaborating and co-creating with local organizations, businesses, working groups and residents, the Manager works at both a strategic and tactical level and makes recommendations and implements goals and objectives to guide the economic growth of rural Kingston in alignment with other City Departments and strategies including the integrated economic development strategy and Council’s strategic priorities.