The Knowledge Impact in Society (KIS) project exists to connect academic knowledge with rural economic development needs in Eastern Ontario. Our team has assembled a wealth of knowledge resources designed to impact your community, including:

• Discovery Workshops - learn about research needs throughout Eastern Ontario's 15 CFDCs.
• Knowledge Syntheses - user-friendly reports that summarize research results related to Eastern Ontario's economic development needs.
• Case Studies - develop ideas from these rural Eastern Ontario business success stories.
• Consulting Resources - get free consulting support for your business' needs.
• How-To Documents - these practical resources cover everything from finance and planning, to marketing and technology.
• Databases, Articles, and Other Research related to Eastern Ontario Economic Development needs.
• Best Practices as developed by local businesses.
• Small and Medium Employer Surveys to help your business measure its success as an employer.
• Links to more rural economic development resources.