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The Gap Is the Business Nobody wakes up and thinks “what I really need is a concierge.” They wake up thinking about the dentist appointment they forgot to book, the email that has been sitting in their drafts since last Thursday, and the fact that their mother needs a ride on Wednesday but they have…

The Armour We Wear: Why Successful People Still Struggle We all wear armour, and most of us don’t realise we’re wearing it. At work, at home and in our relationships, we develop ways of protecting ourselves from pressure, judgment, uncertainty and failure. The irony is that the same armour that helps us cope can also…

People First: The Evolving Role of Human Resources in Large Organizations Most organizations don’t fail because of strategy—they fail because execution breaks down. And execution is enabled—or limited—by people. That’s what drew me to Human Resources. I’ve always believed a business is made—or broken—by its people. Not in theory, but in practice. The right people,…

Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Announces 2026 Pinnacle Award Nominees Twenty outstanding women nominated for inaugural Pinnacle Award The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize 20 outstanding women from across Kingston’s business community who have been nominated for the inaugural Pinnacle Award, with the award recipient to be announced at Celebrating Women…

Federal Tariff Support: Resources Available to Canadian Businesses Canadian businesses continue to navigate a changing trade environment as U.S. tariffs create new pressures on costs, supply chains, investment decisions and market access. To help businesses and workers respond, the Government of Canada recently announced a $7.5 billion package of new and enhanced measures, building on…

Canada–U.S. Trade Uncertainty: Supporting Kingston Businesses The breakdown in Canada–U.S. trade talks creates significant uncertainty for businesses here in Kingston and across the country. We are entering uncharted territory, and the impact will be felt by businesses, workers and families. For many businesses, that uncertainty became very real this morning. Business leaders are now assessing…

The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce Achieves Rainbow Registered Accreditation The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has officially achieved Rainbow Registered accreditation, a national designation recognizing businesses and organizations committed to creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces for 2SLGBTQI+ employees, customers, members, and communities. Administered by Canada’s 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber…

Winners Announced for 2026 Kingston Business Awards The winners of the 2026 Kingston Business Awards, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce, have been announced. Awards were presented this evening at the Isabel Bader Centre for the Performing Arts. “We are thrilled to honour the exceptional winners…

Nominees announced for the Kingston Business Awards 2026 The nominees have been announced for the Kingston Business Awards 2026, presented by title sponsor MNP LLP, partner sponsor Enbridge Gas Inc. and organized by the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Across the ten award categories, there are 57 nominees, including: Hospitality, presented by Boston Pizza: Double…

More Than a Storefront: How Local Retail Strengthens Communities I’ve been part of the Kingston community since our Giant Tiger store opened in August 2019, and it has been an incredible journey. I come from more than 30 years of experience in retail, but Giant Tiger is uniquely different. The franchise model gave me an…