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Mar 10, 2021 6:04 AM
The Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership (SLEP) has been recognized by a panel of judges at the 64th Annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) conference for producing outstanding promotional materials to attract investment.
SLEP CEO Stephen Thompson congratulated all SLEP employees who contributed to the content of the promotional material, as well as local firms KKP Sarnia and CR Creative Co. for their roles with layout and cover production.
He adds that these quality marketing materials immediately helped support discussions with 15 leads that short-listed the Sarnia-Lambton area, two of which signed letters of intent for investment, and two more that announced investment in 2020.
Author of the article: Postmedia Staff
Publishing date: Feb 12, 2021 • February 12, 2021 • 1 minute read •
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The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board has taken home another Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence this week.
Their campaign, TAKE A DRIVE & MEET US HERE (safely) in the Bay of Quinte, won in the Tourist Attraction (urban) category.
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Close to 60 communities made submissions for 105 projects launched in 2020 across the province. The announcement celebrated winning communities of all sizes and for a variety of economic development projects.
BARRIE, ONT. The City of Barrie is celebrating after winning a provincial award for work on the Dunlop Streetscape Project. The Economic Developers Council of Ontario recognizes excellence in economic development initiatives taken by cities and towns in the province. The project undertaken in Barrie focused on making the street safer and friendlier to pedestrians as well as increasing the accessibility for all. New street and traffic lights were installed, extra visibility and patio space for downtown businesses as well. Overall, the aesthetic of the downtown core was elevated significantly. EDCO credits the city with a tremendous makeover of the downtown main street. The project won because it will have a positive impact on the community, will maintain a focus on green initiatives and for the city s collaboration with the BIA.
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Publishing date: Jan 29, 2021  â¢Â January 29, 2021  â¢Â 2 minute read  â¢Â A new Quinte-based documentary entitled A Place to Call Home has won a provincial award after chronicling students from abroad attending Loyola School of Adult Education. The film was produced by the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board. SUBMITTED jpg, BI
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Immigration in the Bay of Quinte region was in the provincial spotlight this week. The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board won an Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Award of Excellence in the Workforce Development & Resident Attraction category for its documentary, A Place to Call Home. The film, which also won the Best Local Film award at Belleville Downtown DocFest in 2020, tells the story of new Canadians who have made the Bay of Quinte region their home.