Tag: Conference
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8th Annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development Forum Highlights
The 8th annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development Forum was held on November 2 & 3rd in Caledon at both the Millcroft Inn and Spa in Alton and the Caledon Pan Am Equestrian Park in Palgrave respectfully. Delegates came from across Ontario with disciplines in both municipal planning, tourism and local economic development with agriculture and…
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Key Takeaways: Downtown Revitalization Community of Practice
As the downtown revitalization community of practice sessions have come to an end, we thought it would be a perfect time to reflect on the key learnings and benefits that these sessions provide to our clients. Community of Practice sessions are generally held as a knowledge transfer opportunity; these sessions aim to provide feedback, support,…
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UOIT’s Agriculture Leadership Certificate Program- Registration now open
Understanding the economic importance of agriculture in Ontario is crucial. With a growing population, it is vital that we invest in educating and informing individuals about the economic importance of agriculture and the agri-food business in Ontario’s economy.
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First Impressions Community Exchange Program Re-launch
OMAFRA’s Regional Economic Development Branch (REDB) re-launched its First Impressions Community Exchange (FICE) Program today. There have been over 200 First Impressions Community Exchanges completed since the Program pilot in 2005. The FICE is a highly effective and fun community assessment process that provides an opportunity for communities to gain a fresh perspective of how…
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Economic Developers: Change Agents Building Canadian Communities
5 Takeaways from EDAC 2016 This year’s Economic Development Association of Canada’s annual conference, hosted a full slate of speakers that inspired economic development professionals from across Canada. Speakers Bruce Kirkby, Nicole Verkindt, Darcy Lang and Terry O’Reilly, spoke of the ability and impact economic development professionals have to be change agents within their communities,…
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Ontario BR+E Presentation at the International Economic Development Council Conference
OMAFRA’s Rick Berthiaume, Manager of the Economic Development Programs Unit and Information Services was invited to present on the evolution of Ontario’s BR+E Program at the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) annual conference. The session was titled “BRE: 30 Years of Community Economic Impact”, and included other presentations from Ohio State University and University of Minnesota Extension.…
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Staff Profile: Pierrette Desrochers
What is your role in the Regional Economic Development Branch? I am the Agriculture Development Advisor for Sudbury East, Nipissing and Parry Sound Districts.
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Staff Profile: Richard Hamilton
What is your role in the Regional Economic Development Branch? I am the Agriculture and Rural Economic Development Advisor for Oxford and Elgin Counties. I support communities with economic development activities. I partake in projects that assist rural communities with job growth, retention and improving quality of life. I work with a variety of individuals…
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Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program – Claim Requirements
Generating more than $5.2 billion in direct sales annually (not including value added or further processing), the livestock industry is an important contributor to the strength of Ontario’s economy. One of the challenges with raising livestock in rural and remote areas is predation by wildlife. The Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program compensates producers for livestock…
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Want to learn about downtown revitalization?
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs’ Downtown Revitalization Program is a comprehensive program that supports the economic development efforts of rural communities across Ontario. An initial step in this program is the intensive downtown revitalization coordinator training provided by OMAFRA staff. This training is focused on identifying the processes and tools required…