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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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The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce has announced the finalists for the 25th Annual Business Excellence Awards. These awards have been celebrating the best of the Kingston business community since 1995. The 35 finalists are considered by the Chamber to be innovative leaders and a driving force behind Kingston’s vibrant
Read more Over 500 area businesses have participated in the free COVID-19 rapid test kit program supplied by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce and its partners, since its launch in May. “We’re thankful for all those businesses which have taken this extra step to help protect their customers and employees and
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With the gradual reopening of the province, Father’s Day 2021 will be different yet again. Most local businesses will be able to accommodate customers and purchases, but COVID-19 protocols will still be in full force. Please have patience with local stores and restaurants, as many are reopening for business after
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The Kingston Pandemic Recovery Program, a partnership program between Kingston Economic Development Corporation (Kingston EcDev) and The City of Kingston is has been awarded to 111 local businesses. The program received 264 applications requesting $2.4M in funding, according to a release from Kingston EcDev. This program assists small businesses in Kingston,
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