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KIS is sponsored by The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences. |
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Located within the Queen's School of Business, The Monieson Centre creates researcher-business collaborations to explore how to generate value through knowledge.
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The EO CFDC Network Inc advocates on behalf of the membership in order to support regional economic development initiatives in Eastern Ontario. |
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Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC) is a community-based, non-profit corporation aimed at encouraging local entrepreneurship and economic development.
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The Artisan Bakers Quality Alliance is an “umbrella brand” for artisan breads. The brand is represented by a logo that communicates an image and a promise to consumers, and differentiates ABQA products from other bread products. Ultimately, it helps consumers make informed choices about the bread they buy. |
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The Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN) is a new means to support information sharing and networking among stakeholders with an interest in rural research. |
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CHSPR is a research organization within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University. |
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The Centre for Studies in Primary Care (CSPC) is the research arm of the Family of Medicine at Queen's University. |
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CEONet supports, nurtures and advances Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects that promote and facilitate the establishment of infrastructure required to provide affordable high-speed internet access for rural stakeholders.
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The City of Kawartha Lakes is a beautiful area that attracts many visitors and has a rich agricultural heritage. |
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The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) works with government, NGOs, landowners, industry, First Nations, and other stakeholders to develop new ways to sustain and manage forest resources in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region. |
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The EOWC is a collaborative group of eleven Eastern Ontario Counties and two Single-Tier municipalities that acts as a unified voice on behalf of our constituents. |
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The Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Innovation Network (ELORIN) promotes regional growth and prosperity by fostering and supporting innovation, research, development, commercialization and related business activities. |
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FedNor is a federal regional development organization in Ontario that works to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper. |
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The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company is an environmentally and socially responsible enterprise positioned as a niche producer of fine hand-made cheeses using fresh, locally produced goat and sheep milk.
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The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve networks natural and historic conservation organisations, economic and social development groups, as well as the educational and scientific communities located within the 2700 sq. km. Frontenac Arch region. The Biosphere Network helps guide the community towards a more integrated and effective approach to living on earth.
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County of Frontenac: Fresh With Opportunity. Growing Vibrant, Innovative, Natural, Sustainable Places.
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The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) is focused on achieving a scope of constructed wetland research that does not presently exist in Canada. It serves as a hub for constructed wetland and alternative wastewater treatment expertise, research and resources.
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GCFDC is a community-based, nonprofit organization funded by Industry Canada. Our mission is to actively collaborate with our regional partners to build smart communities by investing in sustainable economic development in Grenville County and surrounding area. |
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The Haliburton County Development Corporation is a community based organization which encourages the development, implementation and sustainability of initiatives that promote community development and job creation while maintaining our quality of life. |
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Marmora and Lake is a beautiful little municipality, part of Hastings County and located in central southern Ontario. It is equidistant from Ottawa and Toronto and the main village is located along Hwy 7, a major transportation route for trucks and vehicles traveling to and through those destinations. The largest village, Marmora, is surrounded by water from Crowe River, Crowe Lake and Beaver Creek. |
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The Northumberland CFDC is a not for profit organization helping strengthen and diversify the Northumberland economy through access to capital loans, business planning assistance, support for community based projects, the Ontario Self Employment Benefit program, and entrepreneurial support.
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Northumberland County Economic Development was established to promote economic growth in the area through new business investment. Our mission is to work in cooperation with business, industry, government and education to facilitate new business investment and economic stability. |
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We are a group of over 124 Ontario East economic development professionals and business leaders who are working co-operatively to promote the region as a premiere business location. |
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The Ontario East Wood Centre & Eco-Industrial Park helps manufacturers of value-added wood products employ environmentally and economically sound practices. It is located adjacent to the Port of Prescott, ON. |
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The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) helps build a stronger agri-food sector. |
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Prince Edward County Economic Development Commission fosters the growth of this unique island community, a place of tranquility, creativity, hospitality and fun. The county's natural beauty draws over 100,000 visitors each year. Traditional agriculture is our backbone enhanced by a growing wine industry. A growing and multifaceted arts community contributes to our unique ‘County’ culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has helped create a thriving and diverse environment for small business. |
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The PELA Institute for Rural Development serves the Economic and Social interests of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington counties. |
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QBC is a year-round venture managed by senior undergraduate commerce students under the direction of the Queen's School of Business faculty. QBC provides cost-effective consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses as well as professionals from not-for-profit and public organizations. |
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Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing is committed to being the leading and definitive source of knowledge and expertise in the creation, leadership and management of new ventures. |
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The Queen’s Executive Decision Centre has developed innovative uses of computer technology to support the planning and decision-making tasks of executive teams from both private- and public-sector organizations in Canada. |
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Queen's School of Business is one of the world’s premier business schools, consistently capturing top international rankings for its programs.
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Queen’s School of Policy Studies exists to educate and mentor policy and industrial relations leaders, and to enhance policy capacity through research, debate and knowledge dissemination. |
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The Sustainable Bioeconomy Centre is creating a collaborative community to advance the environmental, economic and ethical use of biological resources within the Great Lakes Region.
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RDÉE Ontario promotes economic development and employability in Ontario’s Francophone communities to ensure that they remain vital and sustainable. Through our commitment to joint action and partnership as well as through innovation, we aim to be known for our closeness to both the Francophone communities and the government.
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The Rural Ontario Institute is a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration and action on issues facing rural Ontario and delivers leadership training and development to ensure that rural contributes to a healthy vibrant Ontario.
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The Rural Secretariat, as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, works in partnership with Canadians to build strong, dynamic communities.
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ShaSha Co. is an artisan bakery that has combined ancient techniques with innovative methods to produce nutritious, wholesome, organic and natural products. We take pride in contributing to the quality of life through promoting greater health. Our bakery concentrates on a few carefully developed products that represent what we believe to be the essence of a well-balanced healthy lifestyle.
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The South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) plans, manages, and funds the health care system at the local and regional level.
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The U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research delivers the Community-Based Education Program in Haliburton County, bringing the resources of the university to the community and the resources of the community to the university. U-Links is a project of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative and is supported by Trent University and the Township of Minden Hills. U-Links works in co-operation with our program delivery partner in Peterborough County, the Trent Centre for Community-Based Education (TCCBE).
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The University of Guelph School of Environmental Design and Rural Development brings together major academic fields concerned with creating strong communities. The four highly respected units that have come together to form SEDRD share many common goals but approach them in different and complimentary ways. |
