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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…

Your Community Is Your Content Strategy Local businesses have something no national brand can manufacture. Many of them have no idea how valuable it is. There’s a version of marketing where your customer is a stranger in another city who doesn’t know you exist and has no reason to care. I’ve done that work. It…

Community Involvement through the Generations at James Reid Funeral Home ‘James Reid Funeral Home’s professional and dedicated staff provides compassionate service that helps families heal. Led by the James Reid family since 1854, we are part of the Kingston community.’ For us as a funeral home, being part of the Kingston community means we care…

The Sound Advantage: Why Audio Still Captivates Local Audiences As a business owner in Kingston, you know the importance of connecting with your community — and that’s exactly where local audio shines. From radio to podcasts and live streaming, audio remains one of the most personal, engaging, and effective ways to reach people in real…

The impact of reductions of Temporary Foreign Workers on the local labour market. Words from the ED We are pleased to provide our tenth monthly labour market bulletin to the community. This edition outlines the potential impact that reductions of temporary foreign workers could have on our local labour market. Immigration levels and targets are…

Memory, Heritage, and the Business of Place: Why Kingston Is Canada’s Museum Capital? The City of Kingston is many things: an educational hub; a health care and innovation centre; and a tourism destination with a stunning waterfront and vibrant festivals. Among the many elements that make Kingston Kingston, there is one defining feature that remains…

Marketing That Matters: Building Real Connections in a Noisy World Over the past several years in Kingston, I’ve had the opportunity to work across a wide range of industries and roles – from working with large corporations, to helping launch an advanced leadership program at Queen’s University, serving as the President of the Rotary Club,…

Events as Economic Engines: How Gathering People Sparks Growth and Opportunity In a world increasingly shaped by emails and virtual meetings, the simple act of gathering in person has taken on renewed meaning. From community celebrations, professional meetings and large-scale conferences, events remain powerful engines for connection, creativity, and economic growth. More than just dates…

Gender Bias Follows Women Into the Gig Economy The promise of freelancing as an equalizer for women may be overstated By Alan Morantz | Oct 9, 2025 Text originally published at: Smith School of Business   The gig economy was supposed to be different. Without corporate hierarchies, traditional promotion processes or office politics, freelancing promised a level playing field…