Author: ON Regional Economic Development
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Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund Program Information Sessions
The new Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund Program, which was announced in the 2021 Fall Economic Statement, to increase the province’s food processing capacity, strengthen its food security and position the agri-food sector for economic growth, will launch on April 1, 2022. Agri-food processor businesses are eligible for up to $3 million in cost-share funding to […]
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Learn more about COVID-19 updates and available benefits through WSIB’s Webinar March 22: 12:00 -1:00 PM
Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) will be presenting an informational webinar on Tuesday March 22 from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. This webinar will focus on providing agri-food workers and employers with essential information about their available benefits and services. The webinar will include information for workers who get injured or become ill (including […]
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Exhibit Your Ontario Products at SIAL Canada in Montreal on April 20-22nd and Save!
Register for a booth now! Spaces are limited. Deadline to apply is March 18th, 2022 SIAL Canada is the North American branch of an international network of trade events showcasing food exporters from around the world at the food innovation trade show in North America. SIAL Canada 2022 will once again be a live and […]
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OMAFRA Business Consultants Can Help You Grow Your Food Processing Business
Thinking about starting or expanding a food or beverage business in Ontario? The Business Development team is here to help you find the best opportunities that Ontario can offer. Our business consultants support food processing, and bioproducts businesses. Staff Profile: Athar Shah, OMAFRA Business Consultant Athar is one of the ministry’s business development consultants who […]
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Registration Open: Online Agriculture Economic Development Training
If your community is looking for ways to support your local agriculture sector; consider attending the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) online Agriculture Economic Development Training. The course is split into two sessions and registration is free. Wednesday March 30, 10am – 11:30am Wednesday April 13, 10am – 11:30am This interactive […]
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PLMA Global – Join OMAFRA at the New Worldwide Online Trade Show – March 28-31, 2022
Webinar: Learn More About the U.S. Private Label Industry & PLMA Global Event – February 15th at 10 am OMAFRA will be hosting an informational webinar on Feb 15, 2022 at 10 am on US private label trends and opportunities and considerations when exporting to the U.S. The session will also provide information about PLMA […]
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Agricultural Systems Portal – The Next Generation
Planners and Economic Developers will be interested in this demonstration of the next generation of the Agricultural Systems Portal. It has more than 90 mapping layers on the agri-food supply chain and easy access to economic data! Jennifer Birchmore, Senior Geographic Information Specialist and Helma Geerts, Policy Advisor at OMAFRA will demonstrate this new web […]
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The Rural Economic Development Program (RED) – Targeted Intake to Support Labour Attraction and Retention – Starting February 7!
Starting on February 7th, 2022 applications and the guidelines for the new targeted RED program will be available. Applications will be accepted until March 7, 2022. This RED intake will provide funding for municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, Indigenous communities, and local service boards to invest in strengthening their labour markets.
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Updated Performance measurement resources for agriculture, agri-food and economic development organizations
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs has been delivering performance measurement resources and training to clients since 2011. Since that time, two guidebooks were published: Measuring UP! Performance Measurement for Economic Development Performance Measurement Resources for Agriculture and Agri-Food Organizations We have combined these two resources into one updated guidebook, enhanced with […]
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Webinar: Exporting Food and Beverages to the United Arab Emirates for Export-ready Ontario Food and Beverage Manufacturers and Sellers
Join OMAFRA in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Services in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for this complimentary webinar on exporting to the UAE for Ontario’s food and beverage suppliers on January 18th, 2022 at 9:30 am to 10:45 am Toronto time. Ontario’s food and beverage manufacturers who are export ready or thinking of […]