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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Donna Gillespie retweeted
Even though it's the 2023 award, we couldn't do it without all the past Awesome Kingston Trustees who set the standard for $1,000 microgrants in #ygk! Thanks @C_Vilela @gojeffcho @richellejmorgan @Jule_E @Agostino14 @ddgillespie and everyone else who has helped along the way!
ALT The very first Awesome Kingston microgrant winner, Tympani Time from 2012!
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!
judithpineault.com/thinking-…
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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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Donna Gillespie retweeted
Wondering what to do with your day? With your life? Open the door to your future career with Community Services at the #OpenHouse @whatsinsideslc Kingston -campus 10-1pm today!
Donna Gillespie retweeted
Kingston is spearheading a fourth cross-border partnership through the #KingstonSyracusePathway @KingstonEcDev @ddgillespie #OBJ #EOBJ #regionalbusinessnews
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Donna Gillespie retweeted
Kingston's business scene has become increasingly international as multinational companies invest in homegrown #innovation or set up new operations, inc:
🔋 @li_cycle
🧬 Octane Medical
🍎 Frulact
💡 @ipgphotonics
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via @investontario #YGK #EconDev
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
Donna Gillespie retweeted
Congratulations to Kingston Health Sciences Centre’s (KHSC) Kingston General Hospital (KGH) site, which has been ranked as one of the top 40 hospitals in the country according to Newsweek magazine
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Donna Gillespie retweeted
Learn bout Ontario's Small Business Centre Programs! ✨ Ontario's 54 Business Centre's are proud to deliver several programs for both new and existing entrepreneurs looking to receive support for their business. Contact your local Centre to learn more: sbcontario.ca/small-business….
Donna Gillespie retweeted
BREAKING: @li_cycle, an industry leader in lithium-ion #battery resource recovery and the leading lithium-ion battery recycler in North America, is expanding in Kingston with a Centre of Excellence!
Read the release: kingstonecdev.com/media-rele…
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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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Donna Gillespie retweeted
The Rural Mentorship Program is back! This program is designed for women entrepreneurs starting or growing businesses in rural areas outside the urban centre of Kingston.
▶️ Applications are open until February 28, 2022
▶️ Apply now: ow.ly/VP7250HT55p
#YGK #InFrontenac
Donna Gillespie retweeted
The Queen's Career Apprenticeship: Kingston Program connects new graduates within the Faculty of Arts and Science at @queensu w/ a Kingston employer.
📌The deadline for employers to submit job postings is February 10: ow.ly/vkJ650HKAjT
#YGK #QueensU
Donna Gillespie retweeted
The Queen's Career Apprenticeship: Kingston is back! The program connects new graduates within the Faculty of Arts and Science at @queensu w/ a Kingston employer.
📌The deadline for employers to submit job postings is February 10: ow.ly/fFjK50HKAiZ
#YGK #QueensU
Donna Gillespie retweeted
Our Digital Main Street Squad is offering E-Commerce Audits.
Book your free, personalized 1-hour consultation today!
Learn more: ow.ly/aBqs50HzcxP
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Donna Gillespie retweeted
Eligible businesses required to close or reduce capacity due to the current public health measures can apply for the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program.
Learn more: ow.ly/Yyti50Hzbn7
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