Author: ON Regional Economic Development
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Black History Month – Celebrating Black Figures in Ontario’s Agri-food Sector
In celebration of Black History Month, the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs is honoured to celebrate the contributions of Black Canadians to the agri-food sector in Ontario. Did you know that February was first celebrated as Black History Month in Canada by the City of Toronto in 1979, after the founders of…
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Freight Costs continue to drop in 2023
Over the past year imports from overseas and the domestic movement of consumer goods continue to decline. This affects the cost of hiring trucks and trailers. Most goods move in containers from overseas and unheated trailers (dry vans) for domestic truck-only shipments. Temperature-sensitive goods such as food is moved in a refrigerated trailer (reefer). According to…
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Webinar: Discover Latin America – Opportunities in food and beverage in Colombia, Costa Rica and Panama
Webinar Date: Tuesday, February 28, 2023Time: 10:00 a.m.Click here to register Join OMAFRA in collaboration with the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service in Latin America for a webinar about food and beverage opportunities in Latin America. Webinar will include: Latin America and the Caribbean have a population of over 650 million people and generated a GDP…
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The Rural Economic Development (RED) Program – building a strong application
The Rural Economic Development (RED) program provides cost-share funding to rural municipalities, Indigenous communities, and not-for-profit entities to support activities that create strong rural communities in Ontario and open doors to rural economic development. The program is now open and will accept applications until February 23, 2023, at 5:00 pm ET (Eastern Time). Information sessions…
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Community Economic Development 101
A foundation for rural prosperity and resiliency Community Economic Development (CED) is defined as the process of fostering an environment that results in the creation of wealth and well-being for the benefit of the community. This free workshop will help you to learn the basics about economic development in your community and how these concepts…
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Data for Economic Developers
Training on the Foundations for Regional Economic Analysis Develop your expertise in municipal and regional economic data analysis for positive results! In this workshop you will learn data analysis techniques to identify your region’s top and emerging industries, in-demand occupations and supply chain opportunities. The three-hour session will cover the foundations for regional economic analysis…
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Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program and Webinar
Ontario agri-food businesses and organizations can now apply for the Supply Chain Stability and Adaptability Program! The Program supports economic recovery and resiliency of the agri-food sector and consists of two streams: Eligibility Eligible applicants include: Funding You may apply for up to 25 per cent of eligible costs, up to a maximum of $150,000…
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Ontario’s Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program accepting applications
New funding is available to eligible farmers and other agri-food businesses to help them take additional workplace measures to guard the health and safety of agri-food workers. Ontario’s Enhanced Agri-Food Workplace Protection Program is again accepting applications from eligible agri-food businesses. Those who qualify can apply for financial assistance through the cost-sharing program at https://www.ontario.ca/page/enhanced-agri-food-workplace-protection-program-guidelines…
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How does Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion support community economic development? (November 30, 2022)
The next Teeny Tiny Summit will take place on November 30 starting at 10 am and will be exploring how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) supports community economic development. As communities, economic developers, organizations, and others focus on economic recovery, applying DEI frameworks help create stronger, more resilient local economies. This session will explore ways…
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OMAFRA in the Rainy River & Kenora Area – Meet Jennifer Wall, Agriculture Development Advisor
Q: What is your role in Business Development Branch? A: Within the BDB, I am an Agriculture Development Advisor. I work with clients and stakeholders in the Rainy River and Kenora area to provide support for agriculture and food economic development projects, tech projects, and other types of projects. I act as a liaison between…
