Author: ON Regional Economic Development
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TIPS FOR APPLYING to the RURAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (RED) PROGRAM.
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program supports activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario and opens doors to rural economic development. The program is now open and will accept applications until February 1, 2021. If you missed our program webinar, you can access a recording of one of the sessions here. The slides below were presented…
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2020 Ontario Regional Economic Development: A Year In Review
2020 has been an incredibly unique and unforgettable year, it’s also been a great year for the ON Regional Economic Development blog website. We’ve expanded our range of topics and have enjoyed watching our follow numbers grow. Below is a recap of our most popular blogs for 2020. 1. Top Ten Impacts COVID-19 Is Having…
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The Rural Economic Development (RED) Program Is Now Accepting Applications
What is the RED Program? Rural Economic Development (RED) is a cost-share funding program that supports projects that create strong rural communities in Ontario. What are RED Outcomes? RED applications are assessed on their ability to result in one or more of the following:
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Learn About How Your food Business Can Be Part of the PLMA Week Virtual Trade Show
The Private Label Manufacturers Association Trade Show will be in a virtual format where thousands of retail buyers from across the world will be searching for new business partners. The event happening February 1-5, 2021 will feature trade shows, enabling retailers and visitors to search for products and network with exhibitors using virtual communication tools.…
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Recap – Municipal Agriculture, Economic Development & Planning Forum
The 12th annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development & Planning Forum took place on November 18-19, 2020. The forum showcased exciting agricultural and rural projects happening in Huron County and throughout Ontario. Ways to engage and grow agriculture along the value chain, and opportunities for planning and economic development were highlighted to the more than 230…
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Analyst – economic analysis Tool Returns for Clients
We have exciting news for rural Ontario data needs – Analyst will be returning for clients to access beginning on 1 December 2020. The Analyst tool pulls data from a range of sources to provide information on regional economies and workforces. It helps you better understand your region with information that can be used to…
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Data Tools and Analysis for Economic Recovery
Join OMAFRA economic development staff and subject matter experts on Tuesday, November 24th, 2020 (2 pm – 3:15 pm EST) for a free webinar exploring data tools and analysis for economic recovery. Local economic development initiatives and policies should be driven by evidence-based decision-making. Access to current data is therefore crucial as communities address current…
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Funding For Sectors Intake NOW Open
Ontario’s government is helping to grow the province’s agri-food and agri-products sectors by launching the Place to Grow: Agri-food Innovation Initiative – a program which will help drive innovation, reduce red tape, and address industry priorities. The “Funding for Sectors” stream and will support agriculture and food value-chain partners in address emerging sector challenges and…
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Register Now with the Choose Ontario Pavilion at Grocery Innovations Canada Live @home show
The Choose Ontario pavilion will be at Grocery Innovations Canada in its first-ever virtual format where thousands of grocery retail buyers around the globe will be looking for new business partners like you!
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Registration open – Selling Food to Ontario Training Workshop
Registration is now open for the FREE Selling Food to Ontario Training Workshop, brought to you by collaboration between OMAFRA, York Region, and the Town of Georgina! Looking to learn more about different sales channels, how they work and how to decide which channel(s) may be best for business? This webinar will help you create…