Tag: Conference
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Downtown Revitalization Program Coordinator Virtual Training
Find out how to make your rural community’s downtown area vibrant. Join a series of four webinars starting Tuesday, November 19th 2024, on Ontario’s Downtown Revitalization (DR) program and how to coordinate a DR project in your rural community. These free interactive training sessions will provide participants with the knowledge and tools required to successfully…
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IAW Welcoming Communities Initiative and Information Sessions
On September 27, 2024, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced an investment of up to $1.5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to create welcoming communities for international agri-food workers (IAWs) in Ontario and improve access to services during their stay. Through the International Agri-food Workers (IAW) Welcoming Communities Initiative, funding…
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Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative and Information Sessions
On September 24, 2024, the governments of Canada and Ontario announced an investment of up to $1.5 million, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), to help members of underrepresented groups start and grow businesses in the agri-food sector. Through the Agricultural Workforce Equity and Diversity Initiative funding will be provided to industry organizations,…
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Register early and save! 2024 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum coming to Eastern Ontario
Early bird registration and room block at the Best Western ends September 29. Registration closes on October 7. Early Bird Registration and room block at the Best Western Inn ends September 29, 2024. Registration closes on October 7th. The Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum (MAEDPF) is a great place to up-level your learning…
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How Uxbridge crafted Downtown Revitalization success
Uxbridge, a municipality of about 21,000 in Durham Region, started its Downtown Revitalization project in 2020 with support from the Rural Economic Development program. Their successes lay in building a solid foundation from the start by bringing many diverse groups to the steering committee. They undertook a comprehensive community engagement process, which included surveys with…
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Register early and save! 2024 Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum coming to Eastern Ontario
Early bird registration and room block at the Best Western ends September 29. Registration closes on October 7. Early Bird Registration and room block at the Best Western Inn ends September 29, 2024. Registration closes on October 7th. The Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum (MAEDPF) is a great place to up-level your learning…
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Making it easier for Communities to access Economic and Workforce Data
The Ministry is changing the way communities access the Analyst tool with a new streamlined approach. Communities can now apply for a free Analyst monthly license using the newly combined request form and terms and conditions in one simple online form! What is Analyst? Analyst’s extensive data and user-friendly interface simplifies the process of conducting…
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What builds great communities?
The 2024 Teeny Tiny Summits, held in the rural communities of Holstein, Tweed, and Minden, brought together community leaders and enthusiasts to discuss proven ways to revitalize teeny tiny places. Peter Kenyon’s address was the highlight of the three events, offering valuable perspectives on community building and rural revitalization. “Whatever is the issue, community is…
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Chatham-Kent: Recognized for Excellence in Workforce Development
With a projected 18,300 jobs to fill by 2030, the municipality of Chatham-Kent is utilizing innovative approaches to employee attraction and retention. As part of its broader Learning, Earning, and LivingCK workforce development strategy they held a job fair and career expo in October 2023. This event offered local students, local jobseekers and external jobseekers…
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Apply for an Excellence in Agriculture Awards – Application deadline is July 22nd!
Don’t forget to submit your nominations or application to recognize a leader in Ontario agriculture and food industry! Calling all Ontario producers, processors, Northern businesses, Indigenous businesses and communities, organizations, women and youth! The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness wants to recognize and showcase the efforts and excellence that are driving the agriculture…