Community Messages

The Miniature Enthusiasts of Kingston and Area are hosting their Dollhouse and Miniatures Show and Sale.  There will be displays, dealers and doorprizes, and a special free draw for a furnished dollhouse.  Admission is $8 General, $5 Seniors and Children under 12, and a $20 Family rate.  Strollers are welcome.  For information, contact Adrian at 613-540-3384, or readel@mac.com

The 2024 Kingston Business Awards are dedicated to recognizing exemplary models of excellence and community service by Greater Kingston's businesses, and the invaluable contribution they make to Kingston's economic development, unique character and outstanding quality of life.  In celebration of this year’s nominees, we look forward to hosting you for an interactive evening featuring a glittering cocktail reception followed by an awards presentation to celebrate the incredible innovations and achievements of local businesses.  Ticket pricing to this spectacular event includes access to a networking reception featuring two complimentary drinks, delicious passed hors d’oeuvres and of course access to the spectacular awards ceremony. Event attendees will also be entered into the draw to win an exciting grand prize package.  We hope you’ll join us Thursday, May 16, 2024, for a thrilling evening celebrating Kingston’s finest businesses and entrepreneurs.  Buy your tickets: https://business.kingstonchamber.ca/chamber-events-calendar/Details/kingston-business-awards-1020039?sourceTypeId=Website

The Kingston and the Islands Conservative Association invites you to join us for our next Speaker Series event. On Thurs. May 23 at 7 p.m., join us at the University Club at Queen’s (168 Stuart St.) as we welcome Dr. David Detomasi of Smith School of Business, Queen’s University. Dr. Detomasi will be speaking about Profits and Power, Canada’s way forward in Geopolitics. RSVP today! Dr. Detomasi is an Adjunct Associate Professor & Distinguished Teaching Fellow of International Business. He completed his PhD from the Department of Political Studies at Queen's University in 1999, specializing in international political economy. He also holds a Master of Arts in War Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada, a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) from Queen's University, and is a graduate of the Executive Program on the Global Financial System from the John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University. Dr. Detomasi's research interests include globalization, geopolitics, and corporate and non-profit governance. His book, Profits, Power and Petroleum: Navigating the Economics, Politics, and Geopolitics of Oil, was published by the University of Toronto Press in 2022. He teaches courses on strategy, governance, and the geopolitics of global competition in undergraduate, MBA, and executive education programs at the Smith School of Business and has taught programs in Canada, Europe, and the United Arab Emirates. He has served as Academic Director for Global Business, Queen’s Executive Development Centre. He as has also served for a five-year term as academic director for the Fundamentals of Governance Program, Queen’s Executive Development Centre, and has served as Vice-Chair of the Queen’s University Senate. Dr. Detomasi resides in Kingston, is married, and has three children. We aim to find diverse voices that have left a significant mark in a host of domains and we’re honoured to be joined by Dr. Detomasi. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!