Artisan Bakers Quality Alliance

The Artisan Bakers Quality Alliance is an “umbrella brand” for artisan breads.  The brand is represented by a logo that communicates an image and a promise to consumers, and differentiates ABQA products from other bread products.  Ultimately, it helps consumers make informed choices about the bread they buy.

Canadian Rural Research Network

The Canadian Rural Research Network (CRRN) and Statistics Canada - Rural Research Group is a new means to support information sharing and networking among stakeholders with an interest in rural research.

Centre for Health Services and Policy Research

CHSPR is a research organization within the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen's University.

Centre for Studies in Primary Care (CSPC)

The Centre for Studies in Primary Care (CSPC) is the research arm of the Family of Medicine at Queen's University.

CEONet

CEONet supports, nurtures and advances Information and Communications Technology (ICT) projects that promote and facilitate the establishment of infrastructure required to provide affordable high-speed internet access for rural stakeholders.

Concordia Rural Research Group

The Concordia Rural Research Group is a network of Concordia University faculty and students with an interest in rural-related issues. This includes research directly focused on rural places as well as research of rural relevance. In Canada this means research related to community, natural resources, environment, economic development, communication, culture, governance, service delivery, and a wide range of other issues. The group's objectives include providing a forum at Concordia for the discussion of rural-related issues, encouraging research and learning on rural-related issues, and seeking opportunities for collaboration to advance understanding of rural-related concerns.

County of Frontenac

County of Frontenac Fresh With Opportunity,Growing Vibrant, Innovative, Natural, Sustainable Places.

Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF)

The Eastern Ontario Model Forest (EOMF) works with government, NGOs, landowners, industry, First Nations, and other stakeholders to develop new ways to sustain and manage forest resources in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region.

Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus

The EOWC is a collaborative group of eleven Eastern Ontario Counties and two Single-Tier municipalities that acts as a unified voice on behalf of our constituents.

The Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Innovation Network (ELORIN)

The Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Innovation Network (ELORIN) promotes regional growth and prosperity by fostering and supporting innovation, research, development, commercialization and related business activities.

Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO)

EDCO is an independent, non-profit, incorporated association of persons engaged in economic development, seeking to enhance and develop an economically viable and environmentally responsible Ontario. EDCO provides leadership to enhance the professional development of its members, advance economic development as a profession, and support municipalities in fostering economic prosperity in the province of Ontario

EO CFDC Network Inc

The EO CFDC Network Inc advocates on behalf of the membership in order to support regional economic development initiatives in Eastern Ontario.

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario helps Southern Ontario communities and businesses diversify and strengthen their local economies by helping them to become more competitive, innovative, and productive. The agency provides tools for regional partners to build on their strengths, positioning Southern Ontario to succeed in the emerging, knowledge-based economy.

FedNor

FedNor is a federal regional development organization in Ontario that works to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper.

Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company

The Fifth Town Artisan Cheese Company is an environmentally and socially responsible enterprise positioned as a niche producer of fine hand-made cheeses using fresh, locally produced goat and sheep milk.

Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve (FABR)

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere Reserve, known locally as the Biosphere Network, helps guide its community towards a more sustainable approach to living on earth. FABR networks natural and historic conservation organisations, economic and social development groups, as well as the educational and scientific communities located within the Frontenac Arch region. One of 15 Biosphere Reserves located in Canada, the Frontenac Arch Biosphere was designated by UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme in November 2002. The reserve extends roughly 2700 square kilometres in the south eastern portion of Ontario.

The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT)

The Centre for Alternative Wastewater Treatment (CAWT) is focused on achieving a scope of constructed wetland research that does not presently exist in Canada. It serves as a hub for constructed wetland and alternative wastewater treatment expertise, research and resources.

Grenville Community Futures Development Corporation

GCFDC is a community-based, nonprofit organization funded by Industry Canada. Our mission is to actively collaborate with our regional partners to build smart communities by investing in sustainable economic development in Grenville County and surrounding area.

Haliburton County Development Corporation

The Haliburton County Development Corporation is a community based organization which encourages the development, implementation and sustainability of initiatives that promote community development and job creation while maintaining our quality of life.

Loyalist College

Loyalist College is a community college offering a comprehensive range of career-oriented education and training opportunities to support and enhance the economic and social development of individuals and the Quinte region. Since it was founded in 1967, Loyalist has been an integral part of the communities it serves. The College today includes more than 590,000 square feet of space at its Belleville and Bancroft campuses and provides programs and services for close to 3,000 full-time and 12,000 part-time students each year.

Marmora and Lake

Marmora and Lake is a beautiful little municipality, part of Hastings County and located in central southern Ontario. It is equidistant from Ottawa and Toronto and the main village is located along Hwy 7, a major transportation route for trucks and vehicles traveling to and through those destinations. The largest village, Marmora, is surrounded by water from Crowe River, Crowe Lake and Beaver Creek.

Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto

The Lloyd & Delphine Martin Prosperity Institute markets itself as the world's leading think-tank on the role of sub-national factors – location, place and city-regions – in global economic prosperity. Led by Director Dr. Richard Florida, the Institute takes an integrated view of prosperity, looking beyond economic measures to include the importance of quality of place and the development of people's creative potential. The Institute conducts relevant research to shape debate about economic prosperity and to inform private, public and civic decision-making at the highest levels. Headquartered at the MaRS Centre in downtown Toronto, it is affiliated with the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. It also serves as a special resource to the province of Ontario and the greater Toronto region.

The Northumberland CFDC

The Northumberland CFDC is a not for profit organization helping strengthen and diversify the Northumberland economy through access to capital loans, business planning assistance, support for community based projects, the Ontario Self Employment Benefit program, and entrepreneurial support.

Northumberland County Economic Development

Northumberland County Economic Development was established to promote economic growth in the area through new business investment. Our mission is to work in cooperation with business, industry, government and education to facilitate new business investment and economic stability.

Ontario East Economic Development

We are a group of over 124 Ontario East Economic Development professionals and business leaders who are working co-operatively to promote the region as a premiere business location.

Ontario East Wood Centre & Eco-Industrial Park

The Ontario East Wood Centre & Eco-Industrial Park helps manufacturers of value-added wood products employ environmentally and economically sound practices.  It is located adjacent to the Port of Prescott, ON.

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAFRA)

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food (OMAFRA) helps build a stronger agri-food sector.

Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs)

The Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) networks Southern Ontario's 61 CFDCs, helping member organizations deliver quality services in their communities.

Prince Edward County Economic Development Commission

The Prince Edward County Economic Development Commission fosters the growth of this unique island community, a place of tranquility, creativity, hospitality and fun. The county's natural beauty draws over 100,000 visitors each year. Traditional agriculture is our backbone enhanced by a growing wine industry. A growing and multifaceted arts community contributes to our unique ‘County’ culture. Our entrepreneurial spirit has helped create a thriving and diverse environment for small business.

PELA Institute for Rural Development

The PELA Institute for Rural Development serves the Economic and Social interests of Prince Edward and Lennox & Addington counties.

Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington Community Futures Development Corporation

PELA CFDC is a community-based, non-profit corporation aimed at encouraging local entrepreneurship and economic development.

Queen's Business Consulting

QBC is a year-round venture managed by senior undergraduate commerce students under the direction of the Queen's School of Business faculty. QBC provides cost-effective consulting services to small and medium-sized businesses as well as professionals from not-for-profit and public organizations.

Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing

Queen’s Centre for Business Venturing is committed to being the leading and definitive source of knowledge and expertise in the creation, leadership and management of new ventures.

The Queen’s Executive Decision Centre

The Queen’s Executive Decision Centre has developed innovative uses of computer technology to support the planning and decision-making tasks of executive teams from both private- and public-sector organizations in Canada.

Queen’s School of Policy Studies

Queen’s School of Policy Studies exists to educate and mentor policy and industrial relations leaders, and to enhance policy capacity through research, debate and knowledge dissemination.

Queen's School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP)

The The School of Urban and Regional Planning at Queen's University has been in existence since 1970. It offers a Master of Urban and Regional Planning (M.PL.) degree. This is a professional education program, which also has a significant research component. Its graduates go into careers in city and metropolitan planning, and in policy and program development. It is recognized by the Canadian Institute of Planners and the Ontario Professional Planners Institute. The School maintains an abiding commitment to social equity, economic efficiency, environmental sustainability, and ethical responsibility.

The Sustainable Bioeconomy Centre

The Sustainable Bioeconomy Centre is creating a collaborative community to advance the environmental, economic and ethical use of biological resources within the Great Lakes Region.

RDÉE Ontario

RDÉE Ontario promotes economic development and employability in Ontario's Francophone communities to ensure that they remain vital and sustainable.  Through our commitment to joint action and partnership as well as through innovation, we aim to be known for our closeness to both the Francophone communities and the government.

Rural Development Institute (RDI), Brandon University

Brandon University's Rural Development Institute is a centre for excellence in rural development. It helps to strengthen rural and northern communities through research and information on issues unique to these areas. Brandon University established the Rural Development Institute in 1989 as an academic research centre and a leading source of information on issues affecting rural communities in Western Canada and elsewhere.

Rural Ontario Institute

The Rural Ontario Institute is a catalyst for dialogue, collaboration and action on issues facing rural Ontario and delivers leadership training and development to ensure that rural contributes to a healthy vibrant Ontario.

Rural Secretariat

The Rural Secretariat, as part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, works in partnership with Canadians to build strong, dynamic communities.

ShaSha Co.

ShaSha Co. is an artisan bakery that has combined ancient techniques with innovative methods to produce nutritious, wholesome, organic and natural products. We take pride in contributing to the quality of life through promoting greater health. Our bakery concentrates on a few carefully developed products that represent what we believe to be the essence of a well-balanced healthy lifestyle.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

KIS is sponsored by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the federal agency that promotes and supports university-based research and training in the humanities and social sciences.

South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN)

The South East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) plans, manages, and funds the health care system at the local and regional level.

The Venture Centre

The Venture Centre / Le Centre de développement is a community-based, non-profit organization that is dedicated to creating opportunities for entrepreneurship and to the pursuit of economic growth in our community. It serves as the local branch of the Community Futures Development Corporation for Timmins, Gogama, Foleyet, Mattagami First Nation, Shining Tree and Biscotasing, and is a member of the Ontario Association of Community Futures Development Corporations. Funded by FedNor, The Venture Centre is a community economic development initiative designed to help find local solutions for local economies by providing community economic planning and development, access to funding for community projects and small business and business counselling, services and resources.

The City of Kawartha Lakes

The City of Kawartha Lakes is a beautiful area that attracts many visitors and has a rich agricultural heritage.

Two Rivers Community Development Centre

Two Rivers Community Development Centre is an Aboriginal Capital Corporation and Community Futures Development Corporation. The centre seeks to foster the creation, maintenance and growth of Aboriginal business through the provision of financing, business development and business support services. Two Rivers CDC was formed in 1996 through the merger of the Six Nations CDC and the Touch the Sky Business Development Centre, to improve operating efficiency and capacity in providing loans, support services, and training to businesses physically located on these two First Nations communities.

U-Links Centre

The U-Links Centre for Community-Based Research delivers the Community-Based Education Program in Haliburton County, bringing the resources of the university to the community and the resources of the community to the university. U-Links is a project of the Haliburton County Community Co-operative and is supported by Trent University and the Township of Minden Hills. U-Links works in co-operation with our program delivery partner in Peterborough County, the Trent Centre for Community-Based Education (TCCBE).

University of Guelph School of Environmental Design and Rural Development

The University of Guelph School of Environmental Design and Rural Development brings together major academic fields concerned with creating strong communities. The four highly respected units that have come together to form SEDRD share many common goals but approach them in different and complimentary ways.

University of Waterloo (UW) School of Environment, Enterprise and Development (SEED)

UW's Faculty of Environment has been a leader in tackling resource, ecosystem, policy and sustainability issues for the past 40 years. The Faculty is in the vanguard of interdisciplinary environmental research and teaching and is undergoing a significant expansion in enrolment and programs. The Faculty is now addressing the pressing environmental challenges facing the business and development communities by creating a new School of Environment, Enterprise and Development - the first of its kind in North America, and arguably the most comprehensive institution of this type in the world. Launched in 2009, SEED is in the forefront of education, research and training in environmentally responsible business and development, integrating the Faculty of Environment's expertise in environmental sustainability, business management, and economic development.