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Supporting women entrepreneurs in Kingston and beyond

Jun 04, 2021

Since launching 18 months ago, Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s WE-CAN Project has supported more than 800 women from underrepresented groups and sectors in achieving their entrepreneurial goals.

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Music app founded by Queen’s professor named EdTech Digest finalist

May 27, 2021

For the second year in a row, Cadenza® Practice App has been named by EdTech Digest as a Finalist in the Trendsetter category for innovative contributions to the education sector.

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In a do or die situation, Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s WE-CAN Project offered Christy Falkenberg a way ahead

Apr 22, 2021

Stone City Digital participates in programs offered by Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation (QPI), made possible with support to Queen’s University from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario through the Scale-up Platform Project and from the Government of Ca

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Ten women-led companies chosen for Compass North Bootcamp

Mar 24, 2021

Queen’s University and L-SPARK are delighted to announce the 10 companies selected to participate in the second Compass North Bootcamp

Brooke Woboditsch, President of CCS.

When her business exploded, Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation’s WE-CAN program gave Brooke Woboditsch the tools to flourish

Mar 18, 2021

Brooke Woboditsch’s CCS took a hit when COVID-19 swept the world. And like so many others, she rolled up her sleeves and started searching for ways to bounce.

Kathy Wray, CEO of Southeastern Telecommunications Services

Effective mentoring through WE-CAN helps Kathy Wray smooth out the financial peaks and valleys

Mar 04, 2021

Southeastern Telecommunications Services participates in programs offered by Queen’s Partnerships and Innovation (QPI)

Alix Carr-Harris, co-owner and founder of Haymaker's Coffee Co.

WE-CAN participant Alix Carr-Harris brewing up success with local specialty coffee

Feb 22, 2021

Alix Carr-Harris is the co-owner and founder of Haymaker’s Coffee Co. on Wolfe Island and a participant in various WE-CAN programs, including the Rural Mentorship program and the LEAD program for women entrepreneurs.

Rahel Levesque, co-owner of CR Fixture Design

WE-CAN Project helped CR Fixture Design identify a new opportunity and direction for growth

Jan 22, 2021

CR Fixture Design is an outsource design solution for the fixture and gauge industry, providing shops with high-quality designs and helping them to keep up with demand

Sofia Milley of Tierra Mia Family Farm. (Photo courtesy of Munchy Guru)

Making it possible: YourWay Program supports women entrepreneurs with a global outlook

Jan 21, 2021

For more than 20 women in the greater Kingston region, the YourWay Program delivered by a partnership between KEYS Job Centre, St Lawrence College and the City of Kingston has provided a pathway to possibility over the past few months and opened new doors to valuable connections

Kaoru Miller, owner of Cha Cha Tea. (Photo courtesy of Garrett Elliott and Tourism Kingston)

WE-CAN participant Kaoru Miller infusing her passion into her business

Jan 15, 2021

Kaoru Miller is the owner of Cha Cha Tea in Kingston and a participant in WE-CAN’s FUSION Coaching Program for women entrepreneurs

Rhonda Liston of Rebelle Fit

WE-CAN participant Rhonda Liston uses passion and experience to help others

Dec 16, 2020

Rhonda Liston is the owner of Rebelle Fit in Kingston, and a participant in WE-CAN’s Spark Marketing Services Program.

Lana Thomas of Mi'kmaq Wooden Art pictured with saw

WE-CAN participant Lana Thomas guided by traditional symbol of the Mi'kmaq star

Dec 03, 2020

Lana Thomas is the owner of Mi'kmaq Wooden Art in Ottawa, and a participant in WE-CAN's Kwe-Biz program for women entrepreneurs who identify as Indigenous.