Join us for OEMC 2020 – an innovative program with over 35 sessions on the latest topics!

The program will include welcome remarks from the Honourable Victor Fedeli, and the optional opportunity to virtually network with OEMC attendees over lunch.

OEMC attendees are eligible for 3 points towards EDAC’s professional Ec.D. accreditation.

The 12th annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum is being hosted virtually by Huron County on November 18-19, 2020. Join for two half-days of sessions, a virtual tour of Huron County and some of its most exciting agricultural and rural projects.

If your portfolio includes rural planning, economic development or any aspect of the agriculture sector – food, farming, ag value chain businesses, workforce attraction, or agricultural innovation you won’t want to miss the 2020 Forum. The Forum will be of interest to municipal economic developers, planners, council members, CAOs, and supporters of local economic development initiatives. The Forum looks at leading edge collaborations and innovations to grow the ag sector and your community.

Early Bird Registration Now Open!

As part of the OE-TISP strategic plan, we've gathered a group of people interested in immigration in the eastern Ontario region together to look at:

The inaugural immigration subcommittee meeting for the project received great enthusiasm - with people hearing about it and asking to attend the session from outside the region, creating opportunities for talent pipeline sharing.

On October 8, the subcommittee met to start resolving the issue of new Canadians feeling connected to the community in eastern Ontario. You'll be able to read about what the OE-TISP is doing as a result of the ideas shared on the OE-TISP blog. So subscribe to get updates!

Elections for the Board of Directors of the Ontario East Economic Development Commission will soon be held for the 2021-22 term of the Board. This is your opportunity to serve on the Board and assist in governance oversight and forming the strategic direction of the Commission. Participation on the Board of Directors provides an excellent professional development opportunity where you will be able to share ideas, learn and serve the Ontario East community along with your economic development peers.

Directors are appointed for a two-year term and may serve a maximum of two consecutive terms, if re-elected for a second term. The Board meets a minimum of four times per year and for special meetings, as required.

The Board of Directors consists of a minimum of five (5) Active Members and up to two (2) Associate Members. Active Members are employed in economic development with a municipality or regional agency funded by municipalities. Associate Members are employed by an agency, organization involved in economic development through the private sector, educational system, or government. Members must be in Good Standing (dues paid) to be nominated and elected. This year nominations are being sought from Active members only.

The Nominating Committee, chaired by Past-President Shelley Hirstwood will receive and approve nominations for preparation of online election. Nominations must be received by 4:00 p.m. Friday, November 6, 2020. 

Please send a request for the nomination form, in confidence to info@ontarioeast.ca

Enquiries may be directed to Jay Amer, Board Secretary @ jay@ontarioeast.ca

Toronto — The Ontario government is continuing to help businesses rebuild, reinvest and create good jobs across the province. Today, Prabmeet Sarkaria, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction, announced Ontario's Main Street Recovery Plan and intends to introduce the Main Street Recovery Act, 2020, proposed legislation that would support small businesses and modernize rules to allow them to innovate and meet the challenges of today.

If passed, the act will remove hurdles faced by small businesses and allow them to pursue new opportunities — while maintaining or enhancing protections for public health, safety and the environment.

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