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Economic Development Associations

Northwestern Ontario Development Network (NODN)

The Northwestern Ontario Development Network (NODN) is a leading, inclusive economic development organization working with and supporting members and partners to develop and grow in Northwestern Ontario.

The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC)

The Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) is Canada's national organization of Economic Developers. The Association's mission is to ensure placement of qualified  Economic Development officers; to advance Economic Development as a distinct, recognized, and self-governing profession; and to contribute to Canada's economic well-being. EDAC can assist municipalities in Economic Development the following ways:

• Professional Development
• Professional Standards - Ec.D. designation
• Educational Seminars
• Diploma Courses in Economic Development
• National network for techniques, strategies and case studies
• Federal/Provincial/Municipal/International liaison

Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)

EDCO's goals for its members are focused in the following areas:

• To provide a forum for economic development related educational activities.
• To increase the profile of the Economic Developers Council of Ontario and the profession.
• To encourage and create an awareness of economic development issues with relevant government agencies.
• To promote and develop Ontario as a premier location for economic activity by increasing employment and prosperity and enhancing the quality of life within the municipalities comprising the Province of Ontario.

Invest Northern Ontario

Northern Ontario is a profitable place to do business. Costs are lower in Northern Ontario including land and building costs, labour and other necessary facets of doing business. Keeping costs low means that you can add to your bottom line when doing business in the north.

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