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Close the front door for climate action

Aug 16, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
Retailers in Kingston are making wonderful progress towards a greener future by participating in programs such as Sustainbly.eco, installing energy-efficient lighting, undertaking energy audits and implementing the actions identified in the Climate Leadership Plan. While I’m thrilled with the consistent progress I’ve seen in the community in recent years, I’m also excited to build on this...
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Final Pitch Competition

Jul 26, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Jim Leech Mastercard Foundation Fellowship on Entrepreneurship (JL MCF) Final Pitch Competition, which will be held from 9-11AM EST on Thursday, August 24th, 2023, via a livestream option and in person watch party locations in Canada, Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Ghana, and South Africa!   JL MCF 2023 is for African students and recent graduates who want to solve pressing problems and...
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Health Innovation Newsletter - Summer 2023

Jun 28, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Follow this link to a Kingston Economic Development Health Innovation Summer Newsletter 2023.
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Summer Pitch Competition for Regional Start-ups

Jun 27, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
The Queen’s Innovation Centre Summer Initiative is in its 12th year, and regional start-ups are invited to compete for a chance to win seed funding to further their companies at the Dunin-Deshpande Summer Pitch Competition on August 17th, 2022. Founders of early-stage start-ups have the opportunity to pitch their venture to a panel of judges and compete against other entrepreneurs. ...
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Why Jane's Walk Matters

May 10, 2023
By  Paige Agnew
This is a guest post written by Tim Park, the Director of Planning Services, for Paige’s Community Connections Blog. Earlier this year, I was approached by the organizers of Kingston’s Jane’s Walk and asked if I would be willing to lead a walk.  Now you may be asking, what’s a Jane’s Walk? Jane’s Walks are done in recognition of Jane Jacobs who was an American-born writer and...
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What’s the buzz about No Mow May?

May 05, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
With warmer weather and sunny days well on their way, many of us are getting the urge to spend time outside, preparing for the long days of summer. As an avid gardener, that often means getting my hands dirty and imagining the birds, bees and butterflies that will soon pay my yard a visit. While I’m looking forward to what late spring and summer will bring, I also know that patience is more...
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Join the City Nature Challenge from April 28 to May 1

Apr 03, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
Join other nature lovers in Kingston and help contribute to wildlife conservation! For the first time, the City of Kingston will join hundreds of cities across Canada and around the world in a friendly competition to upload and share nature observations.   Earlier this year, one of our City Councillors brought forward an idea to participate in the City Nature Challenge. This...
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Leading the charge on electrification

Mar 28, 2023
By  Julie Salter-Keane
A growing number of corporations are beginning to explore or expand electric options for their fleet. This electrification is critical for tackling climate change and reducing our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. When we talk about electrifying the City, we often think big. Cars, trucks, busses, waste collection vehicles, EV charging networks and more! And while we must consider and plan for...
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Positioning Health Innovations for Success workshop

Mar 23, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
As part of the Health Innovation Kingston Fed Dev supported project, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre and St. Lawrence College Innovation Hub will host an Ignition Café workshop and networking event from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, 2023.  Hear from keynote speakers about the data and evidence required to have your technology...
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Start a Health Business in the Summer of 2023

Mar 06, 2023
By  Kristen Lawrie de Jesus
Are you interested in turning a health innovation into a startup? The Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre invites you to apply to the Build2Scale Health Summer Program. Buil2Scale is for individuals or teams interested in health innovation with a capacity for creativity, a tolerance for risk, and an interest in entrepreneurship or social innovation. Build2Scale helps you...
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