Category: Food & Beverage Business Development
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North AND Eastern Ontario Local Food Virtual Conference
The COVID-19 pandemic has created uniqueopportunities and pressures for local food systems. Thecurrent situation has demonstrated how critical thesesystems are, as well as exposing weaknesses that makethem vulnerable. The North & Eastern Ontario Local Food Virtual Conference provides an opportunity for people to share their experiences and provide diverse perspectives on local food. About this…
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GET YOUR BRAND NOTICED – Private Label Week Virtual Trade Show
The Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA) 2021 Virtual Trade Show is now Live! This virtual event is taking place February 1-5, 2021 and features online exhibits and private virtual meetings, where retail buyers can search for products and network live with store brands suppliers. This year, eight Canadian businesses will be exhibiting within OMAFRA’s Ontario…
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Findings From the 2020 OMAFRA Recovery BR+E Surveys
BR+E continues to take center stage for many communities across Ontario as they navigate through shifting local economic conditions. Data gathered through BR+E interviews and surveys can provide a window into the challenges and opportunities faced by many businesses. This precedes effective, targeted actions and strategies to facilitate the growth and success of local businesses.…
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Restaurants Canada Show 2021 – Live Online
Restaurants Canada’s annual food service and hospitality trade event for the first time ever, will take place virtually this year from February 28-March 3, 2021. Register NOW to exhibit in the Ontario Pavilion and SAVE! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) is partnering with Restaurants Canada to provide Ontario food and…
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REGISTER NOW – Why you should attend the 2021 EDCO Conference
Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Annual Conference and Showcase will take place virtually this year every Wednesday from January 20-February 24, 2021 (9:00-11:15am). The conference series will feature presentations and workshops that are designed to challenge you to learn new and innovative ways to solve real-life challenges facing many economic development practitioners in Ontario.…
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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…