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The Frontenac County Economic Development Team has released an interactive map app, intended to promote businesses along the Frontenac section of the K&P Trail, and across Frontenac County. The Frontenac App features county businesses such as the Sydenham Country Café, Nicole’s Gifts, and the Cardinal Café & Shop. According to
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As part of the Canada Digital Adoption Program, the Government of Canada is delivering the Grow Your Business Online grant to small businesses across the country. Locally, Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox & Addington and Gananoque will receive $3.78M, over the next three years through the Grow Your Business Online program, facilitated
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For the past seven years, Karen Crichton-Cadeau has been raising money for an organization close to her heart, Kingston Interval House. Inspired by the She Creates event in 2015, Crichton-Cadeau has worked tirelessly every year to fundraise for the local women’s shelter. “The 2015 event brought together so many local
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*Paid Business Feature* As we head into February, our thoughts often turn to hearts, flowers, and all things love. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and for those who celebrate, it can be a perfect chance for a pick-me-up near the midpoint of winter. Local businesses are ready to
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Three grants have been awarded to organizations in Kingston from the My Main Street program. The funds and various supports will encourage the recovery and revitalization of main streets and local businesses. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern
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The Lennox and Addington (L&A) County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), North Addington Education Centre (NAEC) and local businesses joined together this holiday season to bring some extra Christmas joy to families in the local community. Officers and staff from NAEC had heard of “Shop with a Cop” initiatives in other
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According to Futurpreneur, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant repercussions for every industry, particularly small business owners and entrepreneurs, but many entrepreneurs saw the pandemic as an opportunity to start a new business and fulfill the community’s needs. Futurpreneur, formed in 1996, is a national non-profit organization that provides financing,
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The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers to help staff their COVID-19 rapid test distribution centre. Since the spring, the local Chamber has been distributing free rapid COVID-19 test kits to eligible businesses and organizations thanks to a partnership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. According to
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Holiday shopping is at the forefront of everyone’s mind at this time of year. From handmade local products, to experiences to share with family and friends, Kingston merchants are bursting at the seams with ideas for your holiday gift-giving needs. Whether you are hoping to visit local shops or are
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The second annual Shop Local campaign has launched in the Town of Gananoque. Shoppers who make purchases at local establishments can enter to win local prize packages, and the grand prize of a staycation bundle. The Town, along with the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce, and the Township of
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To promote continued support of local businesses the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is launching a shop local campaign this fall and winter. “Our local business owners are our friends and neighbours,” said Karen Cross, CEO of the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. “When we support them, it means local
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“Having one hand-held resource with information that’s not confusing (to older adults) is what we’re aiming for.” — Dryden Chadwick Two Queen’s University students are in the process of launching a free information pamphlet to help both older adults and small businesses in Kingston. Dryden Chadwick, a fourth-year biochemistry student,
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