HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development Jennifer Baker, Business Development Project Manager will be in Chicago and Minneapolis on May 15-18 with representatives from Endetec, MetalCraft Marine Inc., and Scott Environmental Group, as part of a US Trade Mission to introduce American businesses and Canadian Trade Commissioners working in the northern US to… Keep Reading
Business Development Jeff Garrah, CEO and John-Paul Shearer, Director of Business Development were in Chicago on May 1 – 2 for the annual CoreNet Global Summit. CoreNet Global’s mission is to advance the effectiveness of Corporate Real Estate professionals and the entire industry engaged in delivering value to corporations through the strategic management of corporate… Keep Reading
The Limestone City Blues Festival will once again bring Downtown Kingston alive with the sounds of the blues August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2011. Celebrating its 15th year, the festival is delighted to announce that the guitarist Walter Trout will headline the Springer Market Square stage Saturday night the 27th! Although he lives in… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development Elizabeth Allen, Labour Market Development Project Manager attended the CFB Kingston Second Career Assessment Network (SCAN) seminar on April 19. SCAN provides support and resources for additional learning and information on career transition for retiring military personnel. The average age of retirement for military personnel is under… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development KEDCO was pleased to participate in welcoming Max Rumbaugh, President of the Scottsdale Sister Cities Association to Kingston on April 20. KEDCO is working on communication collaterals to increase awareness of Kingston’s twinned cities. The Ambassador of Peru, His Excellency Jose Antonio Bellina, will be visiting Kingston,… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development KEDCO has received notice that two local companies, whom we have been working closely with, will be making significant funding announcements. It is anticipated that the announcements will be made in May. As event information is released, further details will be provided. Tourism Kingston Tourism Kingston is… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development KEDCO hosted the St. Lawrence College Business Development Team on April 7 for a group discussion of each organization’s respective strategic plans and initiatives. The meeting allowed both groups to gain a better understanding of potential service linkages which could support new and existing businesses. Charlie Mignault,… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development John Paul Shearer, Director of Business Development and Donna Gillespie, Marketing & Communications Manager attended the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s (CMHC) annual Housing Roundtable Discussion on March 31. The session brings together representatives from municipal and provincial government, local realtors, mortgage lenders, association representatives and CMHC… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development KEDCO is pleased to be hosting the workshop Enhancing Your Competitiveness: Learn to Effectively Recruit and Integrate International Workers on April 7 at the Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston Water’s Edge, 7 Earl Street. The workshop, hosted in partnership with HRSDC, The Alliance of Sector Councils, and… Keep Reading
Tomorrow morning, the City of Kingston will be doing a small amount of work on Engine 1095 as a first step toward preparing ‘The Spirit of Sir John A.’ for its relocation and restoration, scheduled to get underway this spring. In 2011, the iconic locomotive is to be restored to how it appeared in the… Keep Reading
HIGHLIGHTS OF RECENT PROGRESS & ACTIVITIES Business Development Jeff Garrah, CEO met with City of Kingston consultants to review the Williamsville Main Street Study. KEDCO is working with the City and property owners to identify opportunities for future development and improvements for this area. John Paul Shearer, Director of Business Development attended The Kingston Community… Keep Reading
