Ontario East Economic Development Commission
100-623 Fortune Crescent K7P 0L5 Kingston, ON, Canada

ISO: #WomenEntrepreneurs who are starting a business or have been in operation for less than 6 months in #EasternOntario to receive FREE business support services from the Women’s Entrepreneurship Pilot Program https://hubs.ly/H0MdSzN0

With the release of Budget 2021, learn about new measures to support recovery, innovation, and growth. Follow this link to find funding opportunities for your business: https://hubs.ly/H0Nbvyz0

Happy Economic Development Week! Visit EDCO and IEDC to learn about events, open houses, and webinars happening all week long! #EDW2021 #EconDev https://hubs.ly/H0N9rfT0

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The Ottawa Business Journal and its partners launch STUFF Made and Built in Eastern Ontario, a multimedia project that explores regional manufacturing. Join the virtual launch on November 18 at 11:00 am Details: http://ow.ly/daHW50CjkjV

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OEMC 2020 Session Recordings now available online. If you'd like to view these session, it's not too late. Register Online: http://ow.ly/GzOu50Cjk3K

Ontario Agriculture Week is taking place on October 5-11. Join us in celebrating the abundance of food our farmers produce, the Ontarians our industry employs, the rural communities we support and the economic engine we fuel!

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The Leeds Grenville Economic Development Virtual Summit takes place on Friday November 20! Join business and political leaders for a morning of top-notch speakers such as the Honourable Victor Fedeli Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and Trevin Stratton, Chief Economist and Vice President of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Lisa Severson, Communication / Stakeholder Relations Officer with Eastern Ontario Regional Network will also be bringing and upda...te on the regional digital strategy that has become so important to our connectivity. Register: http://ow.ly/FK3c50Cjkpf

ANNOUNCING: Intake for Eastern Ontario Development Fund The Eastern Ontario Development Fund provides support for projects and investments to businesses, municipalities and not-for-profit organizations for economic development in eastern Ontario. The fund supports projects that:... create jobs and build talent attract and encourage private sector investment lead to business growth and broad positive economic impacts encourage innovation, collaboration and cluster development The deadline for applications is December 1, 2020: http://ow.ly/35ZS50C69kv

To support the fight against COVID-19, Greenfield Global is investing a total of $75 million at their facility in Johnstown Ontario to produce the medical-grade alcohol critical to making hand sanitizers used by Ontario individuals, families, and front-line workers. The Ontario government is investing $2.5 million through the Ontario Together Fund in support of this project. Read more: http://ow.ly/EpTf50C68QJ

Located in Almonte, Erica and Drew Gilmour have turned Hummingbird Chocolate Maker into the talk of the confectionary world, earning a prestigious 2016 Golden Bean Award and other distinctions at the recent London Academy of Chocolate Awards! Read more: http://ow.ly/AdFO50BokBO

The annual Ontario East Municipal Conference, to be held (Virtually!) October 21 & 22, has announced many of the speakers, including: Simon McLinden, Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation Lesley Thompson, Executive Director, Cornwall and The Counties Community Futures Development Corporation The Cross Border Partnership Program: Building Meaningful Relationships with First Nations... Donna Gillespie, CEO, Kingston Economic Development Corporation Nour Mazloum, Communications and Events Officer, Kingston Economic Development Corporation and QCA:K Graduate Alan Rottenberg, Founder, William Harris Venture Fund How to Retain Young Graduates in Your Community? Christa McCorquodale, Executive Director, Heads Up for Inclusion John McNutt, President and CEO, JA Peterborough, Lakeland, Muskoka Martha Woods, Executive Director, Eastern Ontario Training Board Economic Impact and Beyond the Role of the Charitable Sector Read more about these speakers: http://ow.ly/tW8i50BooJx

Abrams Bakery, a mouth-watering destination in Lennox and Addington County. The community here has been very supportive and I think they really want new business here. A lot of the people make frequent visits, which is nice. Read more: http://ow.ly/IwE450BokZ2

Upper Canada Creamery came into operation in August of 2015, producing, marketing and selling a family-recipe yogurt to distributors, retailers and restaurants throughout their part of Eastern Ontario! Read more: http://ow.ly/aGwT50Boksw

The Napanee Beer Company is riding the crest of a wave of popular and commercial support for hyper-local, independent, high-quality craft beers, and is undeniably poised for great success for years to come. So, what started out as a passionate new hobby has turned into an adventurous business enterprise for Napanee’s Geordan Saunders. Read more: http://ow.ly/IS4r50BokQ0

Speakers for the Ontario East Municipal Conference, to be held virtually October 21 & 22, have been announced, including: Laura Pettigrew, General Counsel, Office of the Ontario Ombudsman Ontario Ombudsman & Municipalities: Latest Trends & Updates on Investigations... Todd D. Storms, Templeman LLP Reprisal Clauses and Adjudication Under the New Construction Act Arlene Etchen, Outreach Specialist, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Affordable Housing Innovation in Canada and Beyond Constructing and Executing a Social Strategy for Economic Development Agencies and Municipalities Jennifer Baker, Jennifer Baker Consulting Ltd. Simplifying Social Media Gary Pritchard, Manager of Environment and Consultations, Cambium Indigenous Professional Services Learning Through Experience: What Westawayin has Taught us about the Duty to Consult Rob Arkell, B.Comm, M. Sustainability, LEED AP, Senior Operations Manager Cambium Inc. Ontario’s Journey Towards a Circular Economy. Are There Benefits for Rural Ontario Municipalities? Read more about these speakers: http://ow.ly/R9BF50BojyC

Pete Rainville started Flying Canoe Hard Cider in 2016. The business is famous for being Ottawa and the National Capital Region's first hard cider maker. The handcrafted, small-batch company has been growing steadily, including online sales, so the family decided to move to a rural location. Pete and Melissa renovated part of the new home into a retail outlet, which is already the #1 revenue stream since opening shop earlier this year! Flying Canoe Hard Cider is located at 9 Spencer Street, Spencerville... just look for the red door! Read the full story: https://ontarioeast.ca/success-stori/mackintosh-cider-house

The Ontario Water Buffalo Company was the first in Ontario to milk water buffalo. In fact, Toronto’s cheese factories were calling up the Hastings’ farm even before their animals arrived in Ontario to satisfy the desires of high-end chefs and foodie clients. And the phone has been ringing off the hook ever since. Read more: http://ow.ly/98dJ50BokfV

You can do business in Eastern Ontario and be close to it all! Discover why innovative entrepreneurs invest in Ontario East! Watch the Video (1:25): http://ow.ly/4x7B50BojSC

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We are thrilled with the current schedule of speakers for the annual Ontario East Municipal Conference, to be held October 21 & 22 (Virtually!) Some of our speakers include: Tony Fleming, Cunningham Swan LLP Municipal Law Legal Update... Steve Maloney, President, SP Maloney Corp The Municipal Good to Great journey! Cathy Ginsberg, People Focus Training Inc. The Keys to Engaging and Retaining Great Employees Denyse Cowling, Public Sector Lead Talent Solutions, LinkedIn Up Your Game & Fuel Your Economic Development Efforts with LinkedIn Talent Insights! Jeff Pajot, CRSP, CCPE, Public Services Health & Safety Association How to do a Health & Safety Risk Assessment Matthew Savino, Managing Partner, SHRP Limited 2020 Pandemic Planning for Your Workplace Read more about these speakers: http://ow.ly/iMs750Boj0Y