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
EDCO 2026 Regional Event Hosts Announcement
EDCO Announces 2026 Regional Host Communities for Professional Development Events The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) is proud to announce the selected host communities for its 2026 Regional Events and Big City Leaders Forum. These events are a cornerstone of EDCO’s commitment to fostering professional development and collaboration among economic development professionals across Ontario. In 2026, EDCO will host four in-person, full-day regional events in Northern, Southwestern, Central, and Eastern Ontario. Each gathering will welcome 50–70+ professionals from both the public and private sectors, offering a platform to explore regional issues, share best practices, and engage with current
EDCO Recognizes Excellence in Ontario’s Economic Development Initiatives
Ontario – February 2025 – The Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) proudly celebrated outstanding achievements in economic development across Ontario at the 68th Annual Conference President’s Dinner in downtown Toronto. During this prestigious event, held in early February, EDCO recognized the exceptional contributions of economic development leaders and initiatives that have positively impacted the province’s economic landscape. As Canada’s largest provincial professional economic development association, EDCO serves a network of over 1,300 members, providing a platform for collaboration and innovation in economic development. The recognition of excellence highlights the dedication, hard work, and leadership of
EDCO 2025 Regional Event Hosts Announcement
EDCO is happy to announce the 2025 Regional Host Communities! EDCO is planning to hold four (4) in-person professional development regional events throughout Ontario (North, Southwest, Central and Eastern Ontario) in 2025. The events will each be one full day, have a regional focus and attended by 50-70 economic development professionals from both the public and private sector. The program allows members to learn and share information on current issues and programs that affect the profession. Every submission is judged by a team of third-party members, using specific criteria for judging. We had incredible submissions this year! The 2025