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WE-CAN client W.C. Creatives hopes to inspire other Indigenous artists and entrepreneurs
Mar 02, 2022
W.C. Creatives offers a modern take on native jewelry, fashion and crafts. Unique and costume pieces range from acrylic paintings to statement necklaces. Their work can be seen in their trade square boutique inside the Fort Henry National Historic Site.
Local WE-CAN client baking up success with help of various programs
Feb 25, 2022
What started out as a mother-daughter pastime quickly developed into a business. Over the past couple of months, Bread By Élise has built a home-based commercial kitchen and launched a new online store.
Thanks to the WE-CAN Project, Go Green Baby was able to plan and implement better digital presence
Feb 17, 2022
Amanda Findlay is the owner of Go Green Baby, a vibrant community hub for parents and children in Kingston, Ontario. The pandemic forced them to pivot and make changes to their digital presence.
WE-CAN client ARoots able to identify her pain points and create solutions through Compass North accelerator program
Jan 27, 2022
When the pandemic shut one door for Paulette Guelph, it opened another - allowing her to focus on and grow ARoots Natural Therapies.
For Reel Alumni, Wings program was "most important thing" they've done
Jan 25, 2022
Thanks to Wings, Joshua Balderson now sees himself as an entrepreneur – indeed, while still in the program he created a couple of sideline businesses using what Wings had taught him.
QPI's Wings program helps London Street focus on customer needs to build their business
Jan 18, 2022
London Street had connected with QPI's Startup Runway Incubator in Fall 2020 and entered QPI’s Wings accelerator program for pre-revenue startups in May 2021.
Kwe-Biz Accelerator client, Horse Sense Equine Guidance helps people become better version of themselves
Jan 14, 2022
Indigenous woman entrepreneur Micky Colton launched her new business in 2017 with the help of her daughter, Erin.
QPI’s Wings accelerator helped Ohanna AI focus on the “heroes of e-commerce”
Jan 13, 2022
Founded in Fall 2020, Ohanna AI was the product of Rezaei’s own experiences working in a company that created warehouse management system software.
Since completing QPI’s Wings program myLaminin continues to forge the links to success with blockchain
Jan 11, 2022
Perhaps because the myLaminin story features blockchain, chain-type metaphors about links and their strength come a little too easily when telling it. But they just work so well
Wings participant Stratotegic has developed low-cost, greener alternative to satellites
Jan 05, 2022
With help from Queen's Partnerships and Innovation, Stratotegic is developing balloons as a novel, low-cost alternative to satellites.
WE-CAN client Signable Vi5ion aims to create culture of accessible communication in the workplace
Jan 04, 2022
Leah Riddell is an ASL instructor, sign language illustrator and the owner of Signable Vi5ion, a Kingston consulting agency specializing in inclusion communication practices in the workplace.
Zamia Media gains better vision for future of her company through WE-CAN programs
Dec 16, 2021
Zamia Media is a global social enterprise that provides communication strategies, marketing tools, courses, and one-on-one consultations to not-for-profit organizations and social environmental initiatives to increase their impact in the world.