KEYS is proud to support local entrepreneurs as they start or grow their businesses.
Whether they work with us through our Self-Employment Hub, Rise Small Business Lending Program, or are a Maker in the Harbour Community Kitchen, we are honoured to join them on their entrepreneurial journey.
Please support these exciting local businesses that have been recently supported by the Harbour Community Kitchen:
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Cravin'
www.cravinkingston.com
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Cravin’ offers Gourmet Home Dining Food Boxes! Convenience in a box is what we offer, food is either already prepared or needs minimal instructions before you heat & eat!
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Alongside our food box service, we also offer pre ordered take home catering and cooking classes!
Great Lakes Sourdough
Great Lakes Sourdough specializes in teaching the art and science of sourdough baking through hands-on classes and detailed guides. Based in Kingston, Ontario, we also offer a range of premium sourdough starters and essential baking tools.
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Our mission is to make sourdough baking accessible and enjoyable for everyone, fostering a community of home bakers who appreciate the beauty and flavor of artisanal bread.
Cadue First Foods
Kingston’s Indigenous food catering specialists. Focus on Indian tacos, 3 Sister Soup, Wild Rice and Blueberries and Handmade Frybread with strawberries and whip cream.
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Contact us to find out how we can help you provide delicious, local foods for your event.
Please support these exciting local businesses that have been recently supported by KEYS self-employment programs:
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E-Languages Canada
Owner Ray Anaya is a visionary entrepreneur with several years of experience in the E-learning industry, teaching English and other languages online.
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E-languages Canada has been in business since 2020, launched once the pandemic made remote work and online training more accessible. The Rise Small Business Lending Program supported E-Languages with a loan to reinforce marketing, promotion and to complete the setup of the Learning Management System. Rise also matched Ray with a mentor who has assisted with some great ideas.
Mr and Mrs Tees
Mr & Mrs Tees is a local Napanee business owned and operated by Dave Simpson. The business started in 2019 with the opportunity to create bespoke items for customers.
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Mr and Mrs Tees creates custom masks (toddlers, kids, adult masks), t-shirts, hoodies, mugs and tumblers, photo blankets and pillows and currently have a selection of 25 items that can be customized.
H.B.B. Art
Helen Baker, owner of H.B.B. Art, is a Canadian abstract painter living in Kingston, Ontario. Helen started her business when COVID broke out, as she found that painting has helped
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her cope with the stress of the pandemic. Rise and KEYS helped Helen to launch her business by connecting her with a highly knowledgeable, professional mentor who always answers her questions when she needs help. The financial aid Helen has received from the Rise Small Business Lending Program has helped her to gain confidence as both a business owner and mental health awareness advocate. 10% of all H.B.B. Art sales of paintings are donated to the Kingston Defeat Depression campaign.
Foot Truck Advanced Mobile Clinic
Helena & Amanda Pieroni. We are a mobile clinic specialized in foot care. Treatments for calluses, corns, ingrown toe nails, and dry heels made by an advanced nurse
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registered by the Canadian Association of Foot Care Nurses. High quality service in the comfort of your own home!
Over the TopP Catering
Over the TopP Catering was brought to life in 2020 by Head Chef and Owner Henry Francis, who aims to give the customer exactly what they ask for from start to finish, on time, on budget and no mess.
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Henry draws on 15+ years of experience in the food industry and growing vegetables to share his love of food and planning events with the Kingston community.
