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Golden Horseshoe

EMC members in the Golden Horseshoe actively engage best practice sharing and bench marking with each other through facilitated activities and informative "Strategic Interest Group" sessions. Manufacturers can rely on the tools EMC provides, and each other, for the relevant information & insights they need to help them on a daily basis.

I appreciate your continued membership and I look forward to continuing to assist you anyway I can. If you are not currently an EMC member, I'd be happy to introduce you to our suite of offerings.

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Contact Information

Jason Bates
Manufacturing Consortium Manager
519-854-7001jbates@emccanada.org

Upcoming Events

Cost Containment Strategies in Group Benefits

VirtualWednesday, February 26, 2025, 11:30am EST
With the rising cost of employee benefits and the looming impact of U.S. tariffs on the manufacturing industry, cost containment is more critical than ever. Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll explore proactive strategies to help manufacturers manage benefits costs without compromising employee well-being.

Navigating Your Cross Border Strategy

VirtualThursday, February 27, 2025, 1:30pm EST
As a follow up to our recent Customs Broker session, join us for an exclusive industry event featuring Canada-U.S. trade insider Dan Ujczo, Senior Counsel in Thompson Hine LLP’s International Trade and Transportation law practice groups, as he provides crucial insights into navigating U.S. trade, contracts, and market entry strategies.

Mental Health Matters: A Practical Guide for Manufacturers

VirtualThursday, February 27, 2025, 12:00pm EST
Join us for a one-hour webinar designed to help leaders in the manufacturing industry address mental health in the workplace.

Addressing Canada's Productivity Crisis in Manufacturing

VirtualTuesday, March 18, 2025, 9:00am EST
Ontario manufacturers will explore what productivity means, barriers faced by local manufacturers and proven strategies for success. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights and help drive positive change in the region’s manufacturing future.

Q1 2025 Energy Market Update

VirtualThursday, March 20, 2025, 11:00am EST
EMC’s Energy Consortium team is hosting participating manufacturers, members and other sector industries for a Q1 2025 energy briefing and market update.

Innovating With AI

VirtualTuesday, March 25, 2025, 12:00pm EST
Join us for an exclusive session with John Galbraith of The Data Integrators as we dive into the future of AI-driven efficiency and data operations in manufacturing.

Hazard Prevention and Control

VirtualWednesday, March 26, 2025, 12:00pm EST
Join us for a one-hour webinar to learn how Schneider Electric implemented effective controls in their manufacturing facilities.

Food Law Under the Spotlight

VirtualThursday, April 10, 2025, 11:30am EST
Join us for strategic insights on ERA Compliance & the Joriki Listeria Outbreak Gain an executive-level view of how strategic compliance decisions can protect your organization’s bottom line and reputation. Learn why effective engagement with regulators—and early intervention to avoid certain compliance actions—can be the difference between long-term scrutiny and sustainable, cost-effective growth.

Productivity Improvement Utilizing Digital Technology

Hamilton, ONWednesday, June 18, 2025, 9:00am EST
At this in-person EMC member networking session EMC Member Daifuku Manufacturing will share best practices around their productivity improvement process utilizing digital technology. The session will include time for networking and a plant tour.