The Northumberland Manufacturing Association (NMA), an Ontario East member, is hosting the popular “The Manufacturing Conference” on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 in Cobourg. The conference will include a panel on the recently released report, supported by NGen Canada, titled “Ontario East Regional Framework: Developing New Economic Development Strategies Adapting to New Realities for Manufacturers and Trade.” Executive Director Jay Amer will moderate the panel with TJ Flynn, Investment Attraction Officer for Northumberland County and President of the Ontario East Economic Development Commission, Gillian Sheldon, Director of Investment Partnerships at Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen); and Darshini Raghuram, Senior Coordinator for Trade and Growth Programs at the Toronto Region Board of Trade/World Trade Centre.
This year’s conference is open to manufacturers only so please share this information with any in your community who may be interested in attending.