Professional Associations
Networking is a key component to success in the workplace. Attending an information event or volunteering on an event committee or board of directors are great ways to network, both personally and professionally. The following local professional associations have diverse memberships, and host a variety of events open to both members and the public throughout the year.
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce is an association of member businesses dedicated to Economic Progress, Free Enterprise and Quality of Life.
Phone: 613-548-4453
Website: http://www.kingstonchamber.on.ca
Kingston Area Home Business Association (KAHBA)
KAHBA is an association of entrepreneurs who operate businesses from their homes.
Phone: 613-531-1606
Email: info@rejsceramics.com
Website: http://www.kingstonhomebiz.ca
Kingston Construction Association
The Kingston Construction Association provides a common meeting ground for construction firms with weekly news and plans bulletin; bid depository; membership directory; reference library; business & social events; contract documents; education/training programs; & liaison with other associations and trade employer bargaining agencies.
Phone: 613-542-9431
Email: staff@kca.on.ca
Website: http://www.kca.on.ca
Kingston Technology Council
The Kingston Technology Council's mandate is to improve the economic development of the technology-based economy of the Kingston region.
Phone: 613-544-2725 ext 229
Email: ktcadmin@kingstontechnology.net
Website: http://www.kingstontechnology.net
SWITCH: Kingston's Alternative Energy Cluster
SWITCH is a network of businesses, research and educational institutions, public sector participants, and community-minded volunteers working together with a common mission: to position the Kingston region as a leading centre for sustainable energy.
Phone: 613-547-6700 ext 129
Email: info@switchkingston.ca
Website: http://www.switchkingston.ca/index.php
Eastern Lake Ontario Innovation Network (ELORIN)
ELORIN supports the development of regional biobusiness through fostering effective partnerships and providing business support.
Phone: 613-533-3300
Email: info@elorin.ca
Website: http://www.elorin.ca
Kingston Arts Council
The Kingston Arts Council is an umbrella organization devoted to promoting the creation, production, presentation and appreciation of the arts in Kingston and the surrounding region.
Phone: 613-546-2787
Email: info@artskingston.com
Website: http://www.artskingston.com
The Kingston Centennial Transportation Club
The Kingston Centennial Transportation Club was formed in 1967, and has been dedicated in providing fellowship, education, communication and sharing of knowledge to our members and persons within the transportation industry.
Phone: 613-634-1598
Email: pavmcnulty@cogeco.ca
Website: http://www.kingstontransportation.com
Professional Engineers of Ontario, Kingston Chapter
Website: http://www.kingston.peo.ohttp://members.peo.on.ca/index.cfm/ci_id/2764/.ca
Kingston District Human Resources Professionals Association (KD-HRPA)
The KD-HRPA is an association of professionals working in the field of human resources.
Phone: 613-547-2962
Email: hradministration@cogeco.ca
Website: http://www.kdhrpa.com
Junior Chamber International Kingston (JCI)
JCI is a worldwide federation of young leaders, between the ages of 18-40 years. The Kingston chapter is a dynamic group dedicated to: fellowship; leadership development; business management development; community development; and individual development.
Email: info@jcikingston.ca
Website: www.jcikingston.ca
Business Network International (BNI)
BNI is a business and professional networking organization whose primary purpose is to exchange business referrals.
Email: bni@bnieast.com
Website: www.bnieast.com
Business & Professionals Women's Club Kingston
The Business and Professional Women's Clubs of Ontario is an equality seeking group working toward the improvement of economic, political, employment and social conditions for women.
Email: kdcraigrn@earthlink.net
Website: www.bpwontario.org/public/c-kings.php
Kingston Women's Network
The mandate of the Kingston Women's Network is to promote an exchange of ideas and information among women in the business community.
Contact: Ms. Jutsun-Pereira
Phone: 613-389-7408
If the Kingston Chapter of your professional association is not listed above, please contact us communications@kingstoncanada.com.
