If patience is a virtue, then my character is sadly questionable. CEO of @InvestKingston. Views are my own. #ygk
Kingston, Ontario
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InvestKingston.ca team crushed the @CannonballYGK 5k obstacle race today! Well done @InvestKingston friends.
Great start to the week with announcement of $3.78M to support Kingston & area businesses adopt digital strategies and grow their online business. Thanks @kingstonist and @MarkGerretsen for supporting us @InvestKingston. Applications now being accepted investkingston.ca/CDAP
“I look forward to seeing how the @KingstonEcDev leverages this funding to help businesses... build a strong online presence that allows them to grow & connect to markets around the world, strengthening our city’s economy,” said MP Mark Gerretsen. kingstonist.com/news/grow-yo…
Exciting week-Kingston ranked #1 small city in Canada for startup ecosystem; Nigerian delegation discussed empowering educators & girls through art; Kuwait guests admiring new MetalCraft Marine boat & prep for Kingston-Syracuse conference. Follow @InvestKingston for details.
Great gathering of leaders from across NA in Kingston - thanks @CatalystPresent @cdnpsychedelic @queensu for organizing. Health innovation an important part of Kingston’s economy today and of the future. We have a strong psychedelic ecosystem ready to welcome new investment.
Earlier today Kingston Economic Development’s CEO, @ddgillespie, welcomed @CatalystPresent speakers and delegates to Kingston. This conference is dedicated to Psychedelic Medicine and its growing role in medicine, society and commerce.
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Join @InvestKingston for a conversation on business succession or transition. Statistics indicate a high percentage of SME owners hope to retire in the next decade and do not feel prepared. Appreciate @JudithPineault first hand experience and sharing of lessons learned.
Thinking of Selling your Business? Join me for a candid discussion on maximizing value and avoiding risk. @KingstonEcDev @ChamberYGK #business #ygk
Register today!
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Absolute pleasure sharing collaborations between @InvestKingston & @VisitKingstonCA to support investment in Kingston. Lots to learn from fellow panelists @tourismtoronto & @HoustonFirst #CNPAmericas22
Having more marketing dollars going into sharing success stories from the city makes us better storytellers, says @ddgillespie @KingstonEcDev at #CNPAmericas22
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Looking forward to the discussion @citynationplace ~ especially as @KingstonEcDev about to launch corporate rebrand and strengthening ofalignment with our Destination Marketing Partners @VisitKingstonCA #teamygk
Discover how DMOs and EDOs can pool resources, integrate teams, share data, and collaborate to deliver more effective strategic process, as @DDGillespie of @KingstonEcDev shares her ideas at #CNPAmericas22: bit.ly/31wUlaO
Learn how to reduce barriers for people to do business with you. @TwoCanesConsult can help you look at accessibility issues. Thanks @cityofkingston for supporting this initiative.
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Thank you @VaxHuntersCan !
Our final tweet: a tribute to our volunteers. Since March, they've posted thousands of updates, responded to thousands of questions, and helped save thousands of lives. It’s been our honour. (Sound on!)
#VaxToTheMax #COVID19CA #vhcCA
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First run of 2021 - perfect way to start off a new year! #resolutionrun #kingstoncanada #firstrun #ygk
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Excellent program! Apply before December 15.
DEADLINE EXTENDED! The deadline to apply for the Digital Transformation Grant is December 15 2020
Eligible downtown or main street businesses can receive up to $2500 to invest in digital marketing, website upgrades, and e-commerce!
Email Chris: [email protected]
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Time to nominate #ygk women business leaders- deadline is Monday!
LAST CALL❗NOMINATE OUTSTANDING WOMEN IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE in #Ontario recognizing their accomplishments in International Trade owit-toronto.ca/awards_progr…. Our past 2018 winners🏆 @PengSangCau of @TransformixI, @karimacatherine of @B2BeeMatch and Era Saraci of @SchulichSchool
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From Kingston, Ontario, Canada...
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Amazing community leaders. Congrats to all. Very fortunate to have so many inspiring women to learn from. #teamygk @KingstonEcDev #WomeninBusiness
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Honoured to present Kingston case study on collaborations to showcase our great city for new investment. Inspiring to connect with destination marketers from across North America.
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Always an honour to attend @RMCCanadaCMR convocation ceremonies. @GGJuliePayette address inspirational & congratulations to all graduating cadets. #leadership #duty #ethics #purpose #ygk #teamygk
An important moment for many students: the 114th graduation ceremony of @RMCCanadaCMR. Your perseverance has paid off and will take you far! #DareToDream
Congratulations to the @queensu community on the grand opening of Mitchell Hall - the campus's new centre for innovation and wellness.
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Great initiative! Thanks @cmignault @SmithBusiness !
Great story @queensuGazette highlighting the QBC collaboration with @KingstonEcDev-developing insights into retaining highly-skilled @queensu graduates-supporting economic growth. @queensuCanada grads please fill out survey in story bit.ly/2EWIBEc #DrivingProsperity
