Founded in 1997, the Corporation's mandate is to work with the community to develop world-class products and services that are competitive in global markets. Partners identify economic development opportunities based upon excellence and synergy.
Opportunities take the form of projects planned and invested in by the partners.
It is, as well, a report card on the dynamic outlined above. Position Kingston as an innovative jurisdiction - a place for new models of wealth creation. Expand the private sector in the tourism, culture, advance materials, biotechnology, information technology, and environmental clusters. These include, but are not limited to, providing local companies with assistance on human resources and management issues, venture capital, mentoring, procurement opportunities, and encouraging linkages between and among local companies and the business communities in other regions. For those just starting up or already operating a small business, the Entrepreneurship Center provides clients with the tools necessary to fully research and develop their business ideas.