Economic Revitalization
Article — July 01, 2015
Economic Revitalization
From 2007-2014, The Monieson Centre sponsored an economic revitalization research theme, investigating new strategies for rural communities to develop vibrant economies. This page documents key resources from research projects and events generated through this research stream.
Research Projects:
Research Partnerships to Revitalize Rural Economies, 2011-2014
The Research Partnerships to Revitalize Rural Economies project was designed to develop and strengthen partnerships to support academic research for Canada's rural communities. Interdisciplinary research partnerships, cross-sector co-creation of knowledge and understanding, expanded networks for research, and partnered knowledge mobilization are combined to create and disseminate new knowledge on rural economic development. The research team, in close collaboration with the project’s network of over 40 partners, has conducted studies and disseminated knowledge focused on interdisciplinary research themes including rural entrepreneurship, business innovation, and community sustainability. The Research Partnerships project was funded through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC) Partnership Development Grant program, as well as significant partner-based funding, including the leadership team (Northumberland County Economic Development, Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC), Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus, RDÉE-Ontario, Rural Ontario Institute) and the steering committee (Ontario Association of CFDCs, Queen's Sustainable Bioeconomy Centre, and the City of Kawartha Lakes).
Download the reports in English and French:
Three Useful Templates for Transportation |
Dr. Chialin Chen, Queen's School of Business | Francais | Policy Brief | |
Artful Places | Dr. Betsy Donald, Queen's University | Report | Francais | Policy Brief |
Multi-Generation Small Business in Rural Communities | Dr. Gordon Hunter, University of Lethbridge | Report | Francais | Policy Brief |
The Employment and Wage Impact of Broadband Deployment in Canada | Dr. Olena Ivus, Queen's School of Business | Report | Francais | Policy Brief |
Helping Entrepreneurs Succeed | Dr. Kelley Packalen, Queen's School of Business | Report | Francais | Policy Brief |
Green Economic Initiatives in Southwestern Ontario Challenges and Opportunities |
Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer, Wilfrid Laurier University | Francais | Policy Brief | |
Benchmarking the Creative Economy in Rural Ontario |
Dr. Kevin Stolarick, The Martin Prosperity Institute |
Francais | Policy Brief | |
Who Works Where in Peterborough |
Dr. Kevin Stolarick, The Martin Prosperity Institute |
Francais | Policy Brief | |
Friend or Foes? The Interrelationship between Angel and Venture Capital Markets |
Dr. Veikko Thiele, Queen's School of Business |
Francais | Policy Brief | |
Entrepreneurs' Experiences in the Ontario Self-Employment Benefit (OSEB) Program |
Dr. Ingrid Chadwick, Concordia University and |
Francais | Policy Brief |
Evaluating the Economic and Social Impacts of Rural Broadband Investment in Eastern Ontario, 2012-2014
The Evaluating the Economic and Social Impacts of Rural Broadband Investment in Eastern Ontario project is a two-year research initiative to measure baseline data and short-term impacts of the $200m Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN) infrastructure investment. The project builds on a methodology developed by The Monieson Centre at Queen’s School of Business for the Ontario Ministry of Government Services in 2011.
Broadband Strategic Research and Impact Analysis: Development of a Partnership and Evaluation Framework for Assessing the Social and Economic Impacts of Provincial Broadband Investments, 2011
The Broadband Strategic Research Impact Analysis Project is a research initiative to develop an evaluation methodology to track the social and economic benefits of the Province of Ontario’s investments in broadband services. It recommends qualitative and quantitative methods which can be used to assess the impacts of broadband deployment in rural Eastern Ontario.
The project was led by The Monieson Centre at Queen’s School of Business, through funding from the Ontario Ministries of Government Services (MGS), and Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The project also partnered with the Ontario Ministries of Economic Development and Trade (MEDT) and Northern Development, Mines and Forestry (MNDMF), as well as the Eastern Ontario Regional Network (EORN).
Research to Revitalize Rural Economies, 2011
This one-year project funding by the Economic Development Council of Ontario (EDCO) produced five original research studies on two key rural economic development themes:
Theme 1: Rural Entrepreneurs & Business
- Advisor Relationships in Rural Business, Drs. Kelley Packalen & Linda Dyer
- Venture Capital Financing for Entrepreneurs in Rural Business, Dr. Veikko Thiele
Theme 2: Innovation & Sustainability in Creative Rural Communities
- Building Community Capacity through Community Development, Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer
- Developing a Rural Public Transportation Network, Dr. Chailin Chen
- Understanding Rural Business Enterprise, Dr. Tina Dacin
The Impact of Academic Knowledge Mobilization in Rural Economic Development, 2011-2013
The Impact of Academic Knowledge Mobilization in Rural Economic Development project assesses the impact of academic knowledge mobilization on key gaps and barriers to rural Southern Ontario’s economic development and growth. The project aims to increase rural competitiveness and innovation in two ways. First, by evaluating the local and regional impact of research on rural economic development. Second, by mobilizing effective tools and resources to overcome existing barriers to growth and knowledge gaps.
Knowledge Impact in Society Project, 2008-2011
A three-year, $300,000 SSHRC-funded project to bolster rural Eastern Ontario’s economy by moving the results of academic research into communities. The project drew together 40 partners including lead collaborators PELA CFDC and the Eastern Ontario CFDC Network, Inc. Case studies, business success story profiles, and reports from community-based Discovery Workshops to identify rural economic development priorities are available here for download.
- Discovery Workshops:
- Discovery Workshop Report - 1000 Islands
- Discovery Workshop Report - Haliburton
- Discovery Workshop Report - Kawartha
- Discovery Workshop Report - Napanee
- Discovery Workshop Report - Northumerland
- Discovery Workshop Report - Picton
- Discovery Workshop Report - Rockland
- Discovery Workshop Report - SDG
- Discovery Workshop Report - Trenval
- Discovery Workshop Report - Frontenac
- Peterborough
- Smith Falls
- South Lake
- Grenville
- North Hastings
- Renfrew
- Knowledge Syntheses:
- Promoting Skilled Trades
- Rural Investment Attraction
- Community Branding
- Physician Attraction
- Broadband
- Youth Engagement
- Vibrant Downtowns
- Basic Models of Community Economic Dev 3
- Basic Models of Community Economic Dev 2
- Tourism I
- Tourism II
- Asset Inventory
- Community Collaboration
- Entrepreneurship
- Immigration
- Value-Added
- Creative Economy
- Transportation
- Local Governmance
- Retaining Rural Youth
- Success Stories:
Renfrew County CFDC Renewable Energy Research Project, 2010-2011
The Monieson Centre was approached to conduct a preliminary feasibility study on energy generation from biomass under the Ontario Feed-In Tariff (FIT) program by Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation (RCCFDC). Following a literature review, several site visits and extensive financial modeling, a revised FIT rate in the range of $0.273 to $0.450/kWh would seem to be more accurate in attracting interest, helping meet Ontario’s energy demands, restoring jobs and strengthening the Renfrew County economy.
Rural Research Priorities Project, 2009-2010
This research brought together researchers from the University of Guelph with researchers from The Monieson Centre at Queen’s University. Key partners also included The Ontario Rural Council (TORC) and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). The research focused on community engagement sessions in Central and South‐western Ontario. It involved 12 community and organization discovery workshops. The results have been integrated with existing research results from Eastern Ontario (through prior consultations led by The Monieson Centre) and Northern Ontario (through the Northern Growth Plan consultations). The research was completed between September 2009 and April 2010.
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Alliston
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Chatham-Kent
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Dunnville
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Elora
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Hanover
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Mitchell
- Discovery Workshop Summary Report - Orillia
Creative Economy Challenges: Retention of Queen's Graduates in the Greater Kingston Area, 2008
Funded by the Kingston Economic Development Corporation (KEDCO), The Monieson Centre worked to determine challenges that exist in connecting students with Kingston, identify, from a student's perspective, the challenges that exist in hiring Queen's graduates, and determine key factors that influence the retention of students in Kingston.
Monieson-PELA Rural Research Collaboration, 2007-2010
A memorandum of understanding with the Prince Edward and Lennox and Addington CFDC served as a catalyst for research which promotes community economic growth, business development, and entrepreneurship. In addition to fostering over $2m of further work from 2008-2014, the collaboration produced three research reports:
- Capitalizing on connections: PELA and beyond, Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer and Mike Dwyer
- Growing The Creative-Rural Economy in Prince Edward County: Strategies For Innovative, Creative and Sustainable Development, Dr. Betsy Donald
- Recruitment and Retention of Medical Doctors, Dr. M. Gordon Hunter
- Ruth Wilson Report
2014 Economic Revitalization Conference: Mapping the Future: Technology, People & Rural Prosperity (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad)
Apr. 8, 2014
- Opening Comments: Dr. Yolande Chan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-juwTdyyuo&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=1)
- Opening Keynote: The Rural Imperative: Dr. Norm Jacknis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7PmYBxcqgA&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=2)
- Deployment Stimulate Rural and Regional Development: Dr. Helen Hambly Odame , Dr. Laxmi Pant and Cam Mathers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57HnylB__DE&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=3)
- The Employment and Wage Impact of Broadband Deployment in Canada: Dr. Olena Ivus and Lisa Severson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FI3Y27qpw4&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=4)
- Panel: Linking Human Capital and Technology: Craig Desjardins, David Fell and Ray D. Bollman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJTpBKPFXW0&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=5)
- Partner-Based Research: Jacques Rigby Critchley (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OGeJLsp0Zj0&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=7)
- Driving Economic Growth through Rural Culture and Heritage: Derin Kent and Peter Lockyer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yo845WG3KH8&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=8)
- Closing Keynote: Stronger Economies Together: Dr. Lionel “Bo” J. Beaulieu (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_AOgf3Z_4Ks&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFHWsWwtzQm5TvfeNuDvfRad&index=9
2013 Economic Revitalization Conference: Building Rural Resilience through Innovation & Entrepreneurship (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGm6Buza4b09oeT1BfkYMBt)
Apr. 8, 2013
- Fostering Innovation through Academic-Community Partnerships, Dr. Yolande Chan and Jeff Dixon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-DmEdm7Snw&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGm6Buza4b09oeT1BfkYMBt&index=2)
- The Creative Economy in Ontario Rural Communities, Dr. Kevin Stolarick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SytwdvP_AB0&index=8&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGm6Buza4b09oeT1BfkYMBt)
- Financing Rural Ventures, Dr. Veikko Thiele (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwp-VMh8p5I&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGm6Buza4b09oeT1BfkYMBt&index=3)
- Nurturing Resilient Entrepreneurs, Ingrid Chadwick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32OhJSyVXKI&index=5&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGm6Buza4b09oeT1BfkYMBt)
- Integrating Immigrants into Rural Labour Markets, Dr. Leela Viswanathan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vl8nbaVngP0&index=6&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGm6Buza4b09oeT1BfkYMBt)
2012 Economic Revitalization Conference: Sustainable Economies, Sustainable Communities
Apr. 11, 2012
- Research Partnerships Project Overview, Dr. Scott Carson, Director, The Monieson Centre (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjZ6zWsf6P0&index=1&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGyje0Ooz1EiwoMnsuTtdgQ)
- Building Sustainable Economies: Dr. Alison Blay Palmer, Murli Gogula, and Dr. Yafan Huang (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bf7mKVfeE3g&index=2&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGyje0Ooz1EiwoMnsuTtdgQ)
- Arts Networks and the Rural Creative Economy: Dr. Betsy Donald, Andrea Gori & Annie Wang, and Arnie Francis (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvTw2BMDFWs&index=3&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGyje0Ooz1EiwoMnsuTtdgQ)
- Keynote Address: Dr. Mark Roseland (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJZVdy7YGhs&index=4&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGyje0Ooz1EiwoMnsuTtdgQ)
- Fostering Business Innovation & Incubation: Wren Montgomery, Ram Kalkar (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzQLHDGl6KY&index=5&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGyje0Ooz1EiwoMnsuTtdgQ)
- Discussion Panel: Building Policy to Foster Rural Economic Sustainability: Paul Parker, Chris Fullterton, Karla Uliana and Norm Ragetlie
Connecting the Future: Rural Broadband (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
Dec. 3-4, 2012
- Keynote Address: The Internet & Firm Innovation, Chris Forman (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ioj53K7g8VI&index=1&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- Eastern Ontario: A Case Study in Regional Approaches to Rural Broadband Investment, David Fell, Jim Pine, Lisa Severson, EORN, Dr. Helen Hambly Odame, Kathy Wood, Dr. Olena Ivus, Dr. Catherine Middleton (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xmbz_BI5P50&index=2&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- Broadband Network Performance in Canadian Provinces: 2007-2011, Dr. Reza Rajabiun (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d93tkerr7os&index=3&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- The Alberta SuperNet: A Next Generation Network between Public and Private Sectors, Dr. Adam Fiser (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKunGvwdZtc&index=7&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- How Women in Remote and Rural First Nation Communities Are Using Information and Communication Technologies, Penny Carpenter
- Broadband in Rural Scotland - Challenges for Scotland and Lessons for Other Countries, Dr. Jason Whalley, University of Strathclyde (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfsI3XiGpXw&index=9&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- Beyond Infrastructure: Broadband for Development in Remote and Indigenous Regions, Dr. Heather Hudson (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aMQZ23oJ8n8&index=10&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- Disrupting Policy with Vision and Action to Deliver Broadband to Under-served Rural Communities – A Manitoba Case Study, Dr. Bill Ashton (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUSqF5_Q2m8&index=11&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- The New Telecommunications Sector Foreign Investment Regime and Rural Broadband, Dr. Samuel Trosow (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zD9BLUaz0Q&index=12&list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFGYz8YiRWXn_npyQTI0DBvg)
- Panel: Reflections from Industry & Government, Paul Downs, Dave Chiswell, Bill Macdonald, Martin Bohl
The Creative Rural Economy – From Theory to Practice (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF1F36EB44087BD46)
June 14-15, 2011
- Opening Keynote: ‘People, Places and Ideas’, Professor Stuart MacDonald (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CutJKV8kCZU&list=PLF1F36EB44087BD46&index=2)
- Session 1A ‘Creative Economy Analysis: A Practical Tool for Community Action’, Dr. Mary Robertson Lacroix, Mike Florio, Robyn Shyllit
- Session 1B ‘The Role of Universities and Community Colleges in Stimulating the Creative Rural Economy Through Education and Commercialization’, Dr. Elspeth Murray, John Komar, Jesse Rodgers (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0V4xYfELPo&list=PLF1F36EB44087BD46&index=3)
- Session 1C ‘Clustering and Regional Economic Development Principles and Experiences in Nurturing the Creative Rural Economy’, Dr. Kevin Stolarick, Dr. Tom Phillips, Jim Blake
- Session 1D ‘Challenges and Solutions for Creative Sector Businesses’, Patrick Lyver, Craig Desjardins, Dr. Kelley Packalen
- ‘The Creative Rural Economy: Experiences from Australian, New Zealand and South African Rural Communities’, Peter Kenyon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPe8AgWPJdw&list=PLF1F36EB44087BD46&index=4)
- ‘The Creative Food Economy – Terroir, Taste and Talent’, Dr. Betsy Donald (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6O3kin1gIE&list=PLF1F36EB44087BD46&index=5)
- Canada’s Creative Corridor: Connecting Creative Urban and Rural Economies in Eastern Ontario, Dan Taylor
- South Western Ontario: Creative Potential; Straddling Two Mega Regions –Geoff Wright
- The Art of Transition: Connecting Creative Minds in Durham Region – Kerri King
- Innovation and Creativity on the Periphery: Challenges and Opportunities in Northern Ontario – Tom Dodds
- Session 2A: Youth and the Creative Rural Economy, Jason Smith, Stacey Hatch, Chrissy Poitras
- Session 2B: Creating Opportunities for New Canadians Within the Creative Rural Economy, Dipti Patel, Sabby Duthie, Anne Prichard
- Session 2C: Traditional Heritage Assets in the Creative Rural Economy, Bob Davis, Grace McGartland, Russ Christianson
- Session 2D: Crayons, mappers and somewheres, oh my! (Cultural Mapping), Kim Wingrove, Greg Baeker
- Re-thinking the Creative Rural Economy; a rural community perspective, Dr. Ian Hunter
- An evening of ‘Creative Rural Economy X PechaKucha’
Fostering Entrepreneurship in the Creative Economy Conference (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
November 19, 2010
- Rural Revival or Requiem? Establishing New Creative Ventures in a Rural Context, Dr. Elspeth Murray, (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxdsoXmL8-0&index=2&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- From Cars to Creativity: The Changing Dynamics of the Rural Economy in Essex County, Ontario, Dr. Tara Vinodrai and Nirvana Micoo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK5qASXh0nk&index=4&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Creativity, Tourism and Economic Development in a Rural Context: The Case of Prince Edward County, Dr. Kevin Stolarick, Dr. Mark Densted, Dr. Greg Spencer, and Dr. Betsy Donald, Queen’s University (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWw4v5NQU5o&index=7&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Overcoming Creative Disadvantage in Rural Areas with Networked Economic Development Strategies, Dr. Greg Spencer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAwMmwIPMcs&index=10&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Incubating Business Enterprises in Rural Communities, Dr. Tina Dacin and Wren Montgomery (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5zc46pV2oM&index=12&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- The Broadband Backbone of the Creative Economy in Rural Southern Ontario, Dr. Helen Hambly Odame and Dr. Laxmi Pant (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOHiEhWjeG0&index=15&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Achieving “Cluster Consciousness”: The Challenges of Defining and Nurturing a Cultural Cluster in a Rural Region, Dr. Ivan Emke (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOaANTWAzAk&index=17&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Cape Breton’s Celtic Colours International Festival: Building Social and Economic Capital Island‐Wide through a Cultural Social Enterprise Initiative, Dr. Jacquelyn Scott (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UxYDCPo1Rz8&index=19&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Supporting the Creative Economy in Rural Nova Scotia, Dr. Ted Cavanagh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ynKwnssVEs&index=21&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
- Competition among Venture Capitalists for Creative, Entrepreneurial Ideas, Dr. Veikko Thiele, Dr. Jose M. Plehn‐Dujowich, and Dr. Kostantinos Serfes (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuH1LBlFzZY&index=23&list=PLB3D21374803FF0F3)
Creative Economy Speaker Series [link to YouTube videos, no powerpoints]
Winter 2010
- Jan. 26—The Creative Economy: Fact & Fiction (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA28C84875CEE5537)
- Feb. 16—The Rural Creative Economy: Issues & Challenges (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAB346D04CEC274BB)
- Mar. 23—The Creative Economy in Ontario: A Prince Edward County Case Example (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLc4qJ1UgXeFEP0W22g5ApcWnBi25E2BU_)
- Apr. 27—The Creative Economy: Rural Policy Implications (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7DE24928E816FB08)
- May 25—The Rural Creative Economy: Agenda for Research (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1133080E6AC7C798)
2011 KIS Showcase: New Horizons in Rural Economic Development (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL63EC9752239E505D)
- Economic Development Research in Rural Eastern Ontario – Past, Present & Future, Dr. Yolande Chan, Mr. Jeff Dixon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGB16VZpGfQ&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=1)
- Building Rural Transportation, Mr. Kevin Majkut, Ms. Amy Fan & Mr. Nick Milinkovich, Mr. David Townsend, Dr. Chialin Chen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ihb6ZBYq7k&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=2)
- Expanding Social Enterprise, Ms. Dina Ali & Ms. Kate Jaczko, Mr. Gord MacDonald, Ms. Debbie MacDonald Moynes, Dr. Wenjue Knutsen (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC_Srbzndsk&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=3)
- Symposium: Sustainable Economic Development through Entrepreneurship, Mr. Martin Bohl
- Natural Resources-Based Entrepreneurship Profile - Deslaurier Custom Cabinets, Mr. Aneesh Datta, Mr. Denis Staples, Ms. Diane McKinnon, Dr. Warren Mabee (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l2FlaAqacUM&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=4)
- Manufacturing Entrepreneurship Profile - GT Machining, Mr. Chris Sinkinson & Mr. Sufian Mughal, Mr. Darrell Carnegie, Mr. Stephen Paul, Ms. Sandra Olszowka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-6CWSyC54A&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=5)
- Panel Discussion: "Rural Eastern Ontario - Building a New Generation of Entrepreneurs" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RedpTY3qs5Q&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=6)
- Mr. Dan Borowec, Mr. David Fell, Mr. David Hatch & Ms. Stacey Hatch, Dr. Kelley Packalen, Ms. Darcelle Runciman
- Closing Remarks, Dr. Yolande Chan (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWGyMfSIpX8&list=PL63EC9752239E505D&index=7)
2010 KIS Showcase: Rural Tourism and Community Competitiveness (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A7891DBA254A1D3)
Apr. 23, 2010
- The Impact of Research on Rural Communities, Mr. Craig Desjardins, Mr. Rob Black
- Southern Ontario Research Priorities: Lessons Learned & Results from 24 Community Workshops, Dr. Yolande Chan, Mr. Jeff Dixon
- Community Consulting Report - Levac Apiaries/ Glengarry Beehive, Phillip Hutton & Netasha Krishan, Mark & Joanne Lauterbach, Dr. Alison Blay- Palmer
- Eastern Ontario Business Success Story – Ontario East Wood Centre, Stella Cheung & David Kwon, Sandra Lawn, Dr. Goce Andrevski
- Best Small & Medium Employers Survey Results, Ms. Sandra Olszowka, Mr. Rob Wellstood
- Keynote Address: “The Determinants of Tourism Destination Competitiveness and Success”, Dr. Brent Ritchie
- Enhancing Community Competitiveness with KIS Resources, Mr. Jeff Dixon, Ms. Heather Hall (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKRvatTfeV4&list=PL1A7891DBA254A1D3&index=26)
- Tourism in Ontario, Michael Kurts
- Comments, MP Gord Brown
- Panel Discussion: “Distinguished Communities: Creating a Local Competitive Advantage”, Dr. Scott Carson, Mr. Craig Desjardins, Ms. Lauren Millier, Dr. J.R. Brent Ritchie, Mr. Brian Ritchie (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcY617vEp8c&list=PL1A7891DBA254A1D3&index=27)
- The Value of Social Sciences and Humanities Research: New Horizons for SSHRC, Dr. Gisèle Yasmeen
2009 KIS Showcase (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8)
April 8, 2009
- KIS Project Overview – Mr. Jeff Dixon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyDlTt02jBY&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=5)
- Eastern Ontario Success Stories – Mr. Gary Bissonette, Ms. Petra Cooper, Mr. Matthew Derbyshire (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXgZWc2RN3g&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=7)
- Best Small and Medium Enterprise Survey Results – Ms. Sandra Olszowka (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJz1V24ItZ0&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=12)
- Keynote Presentation: “Creating a Cultural, Economic, and Environmental Community Inventory” – Dr. Robert MacKinnon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMlR6tilJe8&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=14)
- Discovery Workshop Testimonials – Ms. Heather Lawless, Ms. Diane McKinnon (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgCI3VDXUG8&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=20)
- Knowledge Syntheses Presentation – Mr. Martin Pyle (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TL_n4VnT1MI&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=24)
- Consulting Reports – Mr. Robert Woyzbun, Mr. Wil Hedican, Ms. Laura Wynne (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EZdTvzuOgU&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=22)
- Creative Communities Blog Report – Dr. Betsy Donald, Ms. Heather Hall, Ms. Clare Wastenays (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWpqS-rYs6Y&list=PL507ED0DBB034C3E8&index=25)
Rural Vitality Conference
May 21-23, 2008
- The New Rural Economy – Charles Fluharty, Dr. Bill Reimer, Lee Munnich
- Social Capital – Judith Baril, Andrew Redden, Brian Stratton
- Innovation and Vitality - Keynote Address – Ken Knox
- Innovation in Eastern Ontario and Beyond – Dr. Mary Robertson, Andy Mitchell, Mark Saunders, Dr. J.C. Spender
- Competitive Rural Regions – Kaia Miller
- "Wit With Wisdom” – Deborah Kimmett
- Linkages - From Research to Community – Dr. Robert Annis
- The Infrastructure of Rural Vitality – Kathryn Wood, Jim Whaley, Chris Cope
- New Directions for Rural Vitality – Dr. Michael Best