Helping local organizations navigate economic hardship

Helping local organizations navigate economic hardship

Smith School of Business partners with City of Kingston to support area businesses impacted by COVID-19.

By Communications Staff

April 20, 2020

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The Kingston Region Business Support Network is set to provide local organizations with assistance to navigate economic challenges posed by COVID-19.

Smith School of Business at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s 카지노게임사이트 is joining forces with the City of Kingston and Kingston Economic Development to provide student and faculty resources to help local businesses, not-for-profits, and social enterprises navigate and survive the impact of COVID-19.

카지노 게임 컬렉션Our local businesses and not-for-profits are integral to the character of Kingston and the truth is they are struggling right now,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson. 카지노 게임 컬렉션They need every resource we can muster as a community, and so I카지노 게임 컬렉션m very proud to see this program come together and so quickly. I believe this will serve as an incredible resource for our community.카지노 게임 컬렉션

Under the banner of the , the effort offers free services, including student time and skills, and community classroom learning sessions with faculty on topics designed for local business needs.

카지노 게임 컬렉션We are grateful to be a part of the Kingston community and are ready to help local organizations as they cope with the extraordinary impact of COVID-19,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Brenda Brouwer, Dean, Smith School of Business. 카지노 게임 컬렉션These are our neighbours, friends, employers of our students, and the businesses, stores, and services we rely on day-to-day. We want to contribute what we can to help them through this difficult time.카지노 게임 컬렉션

Tapping into Student Resources

Through a , interested businesses can tap into the time, expertise, and skills of Smith students, which can range from research, strategic planning, and digital development, to sales, marketing, design thinking, and applying for grants. Once registered, businesses are contacted by a student consultant to confirm specific needs and to match with appropriate resources.

Participating students come from across Smith카지노 게임 컬렉션s programs, from undergraduate to professional masters and graduate level research programs, and bring a diverse range of skills and experience suited to assisting businesses small and large. Each student consultant is supported by a Smith faculty member.

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카지노 게임 컬렉션Kingston is tremendously blessed to have the wealth of talent and expertise within our post-secondary institutions at Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s and St. Lawrence College,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Donna Gillespie, Chief Executive Officer, Kingston Economic Development. 카지노 게임 컬렉션During these incredibly challenging business times, leveraging these assets and supporting our business community together is paramount to address immediate needs and how we, as a community can support and prepare businesses for the path to recovery.카지노 게임 컬렉션

Community classrooms with experts

As part of Kingston Region Business Support Effort, Smith School of Business faculty and instructors will also host free webinars designed specifically for regional businesses to help tackle their day-to-day challenges.

The initial online Community Classroom Learning Sessions will take place on April 22 and April 29. Peter Gallant, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship will lead the first webinar entitled . The second, entitled will be led by Ken Wong, Associate Professor and Distinguished Professor of Marketing.

Registration for these sessions and information about future sessions can be found . Planned topics will include negotiation with banks and creditors, and innovating and pivoting.

카지노 게임 컬렉션The efforts being made by people and organizations across the Kingston region to respond to the challenges brought on by COVID-19 are inspiring,카지노 게임 컬렉션 says Patrick Deane, Queen카지노 게임 컬렉션s Principal and Vice-Chancellor. 카지노 게임 컬렉션I am especially proud of our faculty, staff, and students who have been engaged on카지노 게임 컬렉션healthcare카지노 게임 컬렉션s front lines, assisting local businesses, and contributing crucial research and development expertise to help our community through this difficult period.카지노 게임 컬렉션 

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