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Last month, a MetalCraft Marine (MCM) build was one of 10 boats nominated for the Most Significant Boat of the Year by Workboat Magazine. On Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, MetalCraft Marine’s FireCat 25M was recognized with the 2022 honour. According to a release from MCM, the FireCat 25M is the
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*Paid Business Feature* The holiday season is practically here, and finding the perfect gift is on everyone’s mind. This year, clutter-free gifting is trending — not only for the environmental impact (or lack thereof), but also as a mindful way to spend quality time with those we love. Consider shopping
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The Ontario government announced today, Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, that it is investing in the implementation of new, innovative software in hospitals across Eastern Ontario, utilizing a product designed by Novari Health, a Kingston-based digital health company focused on systems that improve access to care. Created specifically to reduce wait
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*Paid Business Feature* Looking for somewhere new to shop for unique holiday gifts? Try Downtown Greater Napanee, just a short drive west of Kingston. The unique shops and small town feel make for a perfect day trip this holiday season. When the sun goes down, Downtown Greater Napanee comes alive
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This holiday season, Frontenac County is inviting shoppers to download the Frontenac Discovery Guide app before heading out to local shops and businesses in the County. The Frontenac Discovery Guide mobile app was created by the Frontenac County Department of Economic Development. According to a release from the County, it
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*Paid Business Feature* Over the past few years, the construction industry has seen a boom in business, and one local enterprise is ready to keep that trajectory on track by improving the online presence of blue collar businesses. Local entrepreneurs Wes Mann and Chris Mackey have launched Blue Collar Marketing,
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*Paid Business Feature* Kick off your holiday shopping in cozy downtown Belleville. The Downtown District BIA, alongside the City of Belleville, has pulled out all the stops this holiday season. From light displays and horse and carriage rides to a holiday market and ice skating rink, there’s something for everyone
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Five women-led businesses in the Kingston area were recognized with grants from the Tourism Relief Fund on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022. The grants are part of an investment of over $2.7 million spread across 14 women-led tourism businesses in Ontario. According to a release from the Federal Economic Development Agency
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Canada has some of the highest interchange fees in the world. Interchange fees are the fees businesses pay each time their customers pay by credit card. The average interchange fee in Canada is about 1.5 per cent of the transaction value, with fees typically falling between one and 2.5 per
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A MetalCraft Marine (MCM) build is one of 10 boats nominated for the Most Significant Boat of the Year from Workboat Magazine. Workboat Magazine is “the only maritime industry publication dedicated exclusively to the U.S. workboat market,” according to its website. “It provides in-depth reporting on topics including offshore services,
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*Paid Business Feature* Kingstonians can now sample tasty Japanese-inspired cuisine at the newly opened Edo Japan here in the Limestone City. Their traditional teppan grill in downtown Kingston is open for dine-in or take-out services. You can find them at the corner of Princess and Division streets (412 Princess Street),
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*Paid Business Feature* This time last year, Gan Chev, and car dealerships in general, were experiencing empty lots and pandemic-related inventory shortages. “Our lot has been low in inventory for about two years now,” stated Mike Kellam, Operations Manager at Gan Chev. “It has been a mix of shipping delays
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