Eastern Ontario is a diverse region of cities, towns and beautiful countryside offering business, industrial and agricultural development opportunities. Located in central Canada and sharing a border with the United States, the region welcomes the business visitor and tourist with warm hospitality.

EDCO is an independent, non-profit, incorporated association of persons engaged in economic development.

The Parry Sound Area Community Business and Development Centre is a federally supported not-for-profit Community Futures Development Corporation, governed by volunteers in partnership with FedNor.