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Ontario East Study Recommends Diversification And Supply Chain Resilience Pilot Program

Published Oct 9, 2025, Ottawa Business Journal There’s a lot of uncertainty in the air right now, says Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) Executive Director Jay Amer – especially for local SMEs with U.S. customers or suppliers. “It changes almost daily,” he explains of the business climate over the past several months. “There […]

Ontario East Attends Financial Times Site Selector Workshop

Ontario East Takes the Global Stage at FDI Institute Live in London Chris King, representing the Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East), joined a global network of investment leaders and site selection consultants in London, UK, from June 4–6, 2025, for the prestigious FDI Institute Live. Hosted at the iconic Financial Times Headquarters, this […]

Ontario Together Trade Fund Launched

The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation & Trade (MEDJCT) has recently launched a new competitive funding program to support businesses to make near-term investments to enhance trade security and trade diversity – the Ontario Together Trade Fund (OTTF). The OTTF is a $50 million fund to help businesses make short-term investments. It aims to […]

Government of Canada supports businesses in eastern Ontario

From: Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario News release – February 19, 2025 – Kingston, Ontario Over 250 businesses to benefit from new programming in Kingston and Prescott-Russell Eastern Ontario is a leader in research and development, fueling innovation across industries. As a key part of Canada’s economic success, the Government of Canada is […]

LevelUP Accelerator Program

Elevate Your Business Take your business to the next level with this 12-week hybrid accelerator program designed to commercialize and scale your business innovation. A Chance to Win $10K: The LevelUP program concludes with a pitch event where you are given the opportunity to pitch your business to a panel of judges for the chance […]

Landing-Pad Accelerator Program Funding Opportunity

Calling all women and newcomer founders across eastern Ontario! Could $10,000 take your business to the next level? Spark Centre, in partnership with Launch Lab and PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise, and funded by the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario, the Landing-Pad Accelerator Program is offering $10,000 grants — but only for eligible founders […]

Ontario East 2025 Annual General Meeting Held at EDCO Conference

Media Release, February 5, 2025 The Ontario East Economic Development Commission (Ontario East) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 5, 2025 at the Westin Harbour Castle during the Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) annual conference. The following Officers and Directors were approved by the Board of Directors and the Members for 2025-26, […]

Ontario Welcomes Over $37 Million Manufacturing Boost in Kingston

News Release, August 21, 2024, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Expansion projects by two companies will create 70 new, good-paying jobs KINGSTON — The Ontario government is welcoming over $37 million in investments from two Kingston-based companies, strengthening local manufacturing and driving economic growth in the region. IPG Photonics Inc., a manufacturer […]

Goodyear Canada Inc. investing more than $575 million to expand Ontario plant, creating and securing more than 1,000 jobs

NAPANEE — From mining critical minerals to building cars and batteries, Canada is attracting historic investments to help secure and create jobs, grow our economy and keep our air clean. In the last four years, we’ve seen companies announce more than $46 billion in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing investments across Canada. They want a reliable […]

EOBJ Seeking Eastern Ontario’s fastest-growing companies

FedDev Ontario’s spring intake for regional program streams is now open until June 24, 2024. Apply for funding to grow, innovate, and diversify your business or organization.

FedDev Ontario Program Funding – Spring intake is open

FedDev Ontario’s spring intake for regional program streams is now open until June 24, 2024. Apply for funding to grow, innovate, and diversify your business or organization.

Renfrew County, Ontario Issued BDO Zone ‘AA’ Rating for Woody Biomass

The County of Renfrew and Ecostrat have announced an ‘AA’ BDO Zone Rating for Woody Biomass in Pembroke, Ontario, highlighting the region’s robust supply chain and sustainable forestry practices. This rating positions the area as a leader in biobased economic growth.