EDCO 2027 Professional Development Hosts Announcement
September 25, 2026 EDCO Announces Host Communities for 2027 Professional Development Events Across Ontario The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is pleased to announce the host communities and dates for its 2027 Regional Events and Ontario Big City Leaders Forum, bringing economic development professionals together in communities across Ontario for opportunities to learn, connect and collaborate. Each year, EDCO delivers professional development opportunities designed to provide value to its members, including Regional Events hosted in communities across the province. These events complement EDCO's broader professional development programming and provide opportunities for professionals to engage with colleagues, industry leaders
EDCO Announces 2026/2027 Scholarship Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 17, 2026 EDCO Announces 2026/2027 Scholarship Recipients Three economic development professionals awarded funding to support continued professional growth and industry excellence August 2026 – The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026/2027 EDCO Scholarship Program. Established by EDCO's Professional Development Committee, the Scholarship Fund is designed to encourage and support members, particularly those new to the profession, in pursuing and maintaining professional economic development designations including the Ec.D. and CEcD. Through the program, EDCO invests in the growth of economic development professionals and helps strengthen capacity
EDCO Celebrates 2025 Awards of Excellence Recipients
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2026 Ontario – February 2026 – The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) proudly celebrated outstanding achievements in economic development across Ontario at the 69th Annual Conference President's Dinner and EDCO Awards of Excellence in downtown Toronto. The EDCO Awards were proudly sponsored by Enbridge Gas. During this prestigious event, held on February 4th, EDCO recognized the exceptional contributions of economic development leaders and initiatives that have positively impacted the province's economic landscape. The Honourable Edith Dumont, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, attended the EDCO President’s Dinner and Awards of Excellence, where she personally presented
EDCO Launches New First Nation Community Membership to Advance Inclusive Economic Development
EDCO Launches New First Nation Community Membership to Advance Inclusive Economic Development The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) and the Ontario First Nations Economic Development Association (OFNEDA) are proud to announce their collaborative spirits are bearing fruit designed to strengthen partnerships and support inclusive economic growth throughout Ontario. Through its collaboration with OFNEDA, EDCO continues to build bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous economic development professionals, promoting shared learning, mutual respect, and strategic collaboration. As part of this commitment, EDCO is proud to be introducing a new membership category; First Nation Community Membership. This initiative is a powerful step towards reconciliation, both symbolically and practically, by ensuring equitable access to professional