Tag: program
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2021 Food and Beverage Sector Profiles – Ontario
The Business Development Branch within OMAFRA has developed a resource that provides evidence-based insights into the food and beverage sectors of the Ontario economy that are important to you. Major subsectors include; grain and oilseed, sugar and confectionary, fruit and vegetable, dairy product, meat product, bakeries and tortilla, snack food, seasoning and dressing, soft drink…
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Inspiration Loves Company… Attracting, Inspiring and Retaining Volunteers Teeny Tiny Economic Development Summit Recap (part 1)
The Teeny Tiny Economic Development Summit on October 5th explored the topic of “Inspiration Loves Company… Attracting, Inspiring and Retaining Volunteers” and the important role that volunteers played in the supporting economic development in small places to an audience of 179. Trends Impacting Volunteerism The session kicked off with Heather Keam from the Tamarack…
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Key Takeaways from EDCO’s London regional session
Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) regional event in London was part of a four-part series for economic development professionals that took place on September 20th. This event was a great opportunity to meet colleagues and share economic development solutions. Session 1: Share & Discover Talent Recruitment Best Practices presenter Justin Falconer (CEO of Workforce…
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Community Spotlight: Minto’s Three Towns Rising
Minto’s three towns feelin’ fresh– Harriston, Clifford, and Palmerston revitalize the neighbourhood downtowns with beautification initiatives. To commemorate the accomplishments of the three downtowns over the previous few years, the Town of Minto and the community revitalization groups Harriston Rising, All Aboard Palmerston, and Clifford Connects invited locals, volunteers, and business owners to a community…
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NEW EDITION! Guide to Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Ontario
OMAFRA is pleased to announce that the Guide to Food and Beverage Manufacturing in Ontario has been updated and moved to the Ontario.ca website. You will find the new user-friendly book format easy to navigate and find the information from the guide which can lead you to success and therefore continue using/reading the Guide. The…
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Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum
‘Tradition, Innovation and Regeneration’, the 14th annual Municipal Agriculture Economic Development and Planning Forum is open for registration! This event will take place in Brant County on November 2 and November 3, 2022. This Forum will be of interest to all those involved in economic development or planning. While on a bus tour of Brant County…
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Making Economic Development Happen in Teeny Tiny Places – Teeny Tiny Summit Series Kick off on October 5, 2022
The popular Teeny Tiny Summit series is returning on October 5, 2022, presented in partnership between the Rural Ontario Municipal Association and The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The upcoming Teeny Tiny Summit series will have an overall theme of “Making Economic Development Happen in Teeny Tiny Places” and will share practical…
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By the Numbers: Profiling Your Agri-Food Sector Using Impactful Statistics
Upcoming Webinar – Thursday September 8, 2022. 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Many communities recognize agriculture’s contribution to the region’s economy, but it’s important that community leaders have an accurate understanding of what the sector is actually producing. Building a snapshot of the local agriculture sector will support the community in prioritizing agriculture in economic…
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Ontario East Municipal Conference – September 14 to 16, 2022, DEV Hotel and Conference Centre, Cornwall, ON
Plan to attend the 2022 Ontario East Municipal Conference (OEMC)! This in-person event promises to deliver dynamic programming with a focus on economic development, municipal and community development and workforce planning. OEMC aims to share municipal knowledge and best practices that supports economic opportunities and success. OMAFRA will have an exhibit booth with information about…
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Agri-food Disease Prevention Webinar
Join OMAFRA and the Ministry of Health on Aug 16, 2022 from 12-1 PM, as we provide updates on resources to help you keep your agri-food workplace(s) safe, and strategies for managing disease prevention in congregate settings. Updates will be provided on: Infection, Prevention and Control Measures Registry of Employers of International Agri-Food Workers HEPA…