Resources

Resource Library

The EDCO Resource Library is a comprehensive hub designed to support economic development professionals with essential tools, research, and insights. Whether you're seeking guidance on best practices, strategic planning, workforce development, investment attraction, or innovative economic strategies, our curated collection of reports, whitepapers, toolkits, and case studies provides valuable knowledge to help drive growth in Ontario and beyond. Stay ahead with expert-driven resources tailored to empower communities and organizations in fostering economic prosperity.

Toolkits and Economic Development Guides

Blogs

Trade and Tariff Resources

View all up to date Trade and Tariff Resources on EDCO Trade and Tariff Resources page

Agricultural Resources

Agriculture Matters – Agriculture Matters – A Guide for Municipal Councillors and Staff 2025

EDCO Bright Ideas Competition

Past Competition Resources:

2024 Competition:

Fostering Entrepreneurial Talent in Millennial and Gen Z Ontarians Report Ruth Walker Scott, Jayesh Menon, Kseniia Tymchenko Video: Fostering Entrepreneurial Talent
Recruitment, On-Boarding and Retention of New Canadians:Jason Adade, Julia Ciolfi, Becky Ewald Video: Recruitment, On-Boarding and Retention Video
AI and Amplified Individuals The Future of Economic Development in the Public Sector Prerna Sharma, Kate Quigley, Mason Ainsworth – Winner! Video: AI and Amplified Individuals_ Transformi 2024-11-17 (2)

2023 Competition

Addressing the Housing Crisis with Timber Solutions: Genny Smith & Sarah Bencic
Public Sector Best Practices for Encouraging Small Business Transitions: Brenna Carroll & Brittany Wise – Winner!
Retooling For The Future: Elizabeth Edwards

2022 Competition

EV Charger Toolkit: Alex Ripley, Madeleine Riley, Trisha Walton, Marcus Tignanelli, and Kyra Cole
Housing Readiness Assessment : Elle Crevits, Lauren MacDermid, and Harshit Sekhri – Winner!
Public Mobile Robots: Anthony N Fernando and Jayme Turney

2020 Competition

Ontario's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Innovating for Future Growth, Emmanuel Rey and Cagdas Onen
Performance Measurement : Alia Abbas, Amanda St. John and Brandon Webb – Winner!
Youth Retention Report : Lucas Chang, Eli Levin and Ferene Navarra

2019 Competition

Cannabis Industry in the Community: Zach Gable and Tyson McMann
Innovation in the Municipal Sector: Laura Thompson and Jessica Linthorne – Winner!
Progressive Downtowns through Retail Revitalization Clark Hoskin, Paul McGrath and Judy Morgan

View all our Bright Ideas Information and Resources at Bright Ideas

Reports and Whitepapers

GBLIP White Paper (3)
The She-Covery Project – Confronting the Gender Economic Impacts of COVID-19 in Ontario – Ontario Chamber of Commerce
2017 Global aerospace and defense sector outlook – Deloitte
Alternative Investments 2020: The Future of Capital for Entrepreneurs and SMEs – World Economic Forum
Focus on Rural Ontario: 2016 Fact Sheet Series – Rural Ontario Institute
Mitigating Risks in the Innovation Economy – How Emerging Technologies Are Changing the Risk Landscape – World Economic Forum
Navigating Legacy: Charting the Course to Business Value, 2016-2017 Global CIO Survey – Deloitte University Press
Ontario's Global Trade Strategy: Seizing Global Opportunities – Ministry of International Trade
Retooling Metropolis: How Social Media, Markets, and Regulatory Innovation Can Make America's Cities More Livable – Manhattan Institute for Policy Research
COVID-19 and Economic Development in Ontario: From the Biggest Economic Shock to the Next Evolution: – Prepared by: Dr. Godwin Arku and Catherine Oosterbaan, EcD. CEcD
Rural Business Succession: Innovation Opportunities to Revitalize Local Communities – Rural Ontario Institute
Seizing the Moment: Budget 2017 Recommendations From Canada's Local Order of Government – Federation of Canadian Municipalities
The Global Gender Gap Report 2016 – World Economic Forum
The Inclusive Growth and Development Report 2017 – World Economic Forum
Tour by Bike: Ontario's Cycling Tourism Plan – Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Venture Pulse Q3 2017: Global analysis of venture funding – KPMG Enterprise

Student Papers

A Case Study of Community-Led versus State-Led Solar Projects in NunatuKavut summarized by Christine Miller
From Colonial Challenges to Community Solutions: Transforming Food Insecurity in Ktaqmkuk summarized by Avery Velez
Heritage Tourism and Local Livelihoods in Inishbofin, Ireland summarized by Eliza MacLauchlan
Navigating Economic Development Challenges in an Island Context summarized by Damilola Oyewale
Rural Ireland Plagued by Housing Affordability summarized by Lucas Berek
SABRI: Reinvesting in the Region to Expand the Economic Base summarized by Natasha Pennell
Searching for Entrepreneurialism in Rural Newfoundland summarized by Lucas Berek

Business Resources

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