Affiliations

Ontario East Economic Development Commission (OEEDC)

The Ontario East Economic Development Commission promotes Eastern Ontario as a centre for investment and business growth. With over 140 members, the Commission represents more than 200 communities. Visit the Ontario East website

Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)

Economic Developers Council of Ontario provides leadership and support to its members to advance economic development and support municipalities in fostering economic prosperity. Visit the EDCO website

Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)

The Economic Developers Association of Canada is Canada's national organization of economic developers in the federal, provincial, municipal and private sectors offering networking and resources. Visit the EDAC website

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC)

The Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus covers the area from Cobourg to the Quebec border, advocating for 750,000 residents to ensure Eastern Ontario continues to be a great place to reside and do business. Visit the EOWC website

Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO)

• Canadian Patents Database
• IP Basics for business
• What is IP?
• Trademarks: learn, search, apply
• Patents: learn, search, apply
• Copyright: learn, search, register
• Industrial designs: learn, search, apply

An agency of Industry Canada.  Contact, toll free from anywhere in Canada and the U.S. by calling 1-866-997-1936.  Visit the CIPO website

RTO9 - Regional Tourism Organization

RTO 9 is a regional tourism organization that is funded by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport. RTO 9 actively promotes tourism for the South Eastern Ontario region and works to support and grow the tourism industry through product development and marketing initiatives.  Visit the RTO9 website, or South Eastern Ontario website..