Hub Highlights: January 2024
The Innovation Hub team is thrilled to share a recap of an exhilarating January, a month that was a testament to the power of innovation and collaboration within our vibrant community. Here’s a glimpse into the series of dynamic events that marked the beginning of an inspiring year.
Kicking Off with a Soar: The Innovate and Elevate Workshop Series
On January 10th, the Innovation Hub launched the Innovate and Elevate Workshop Series, led by our esteemed colleagues Breanne Johnson and Steve Janssens. This series became a platform for St. Lawrence's most entrepreneurial minds to refine their business concepts in an environment brimming with creativity and support from outstanding mentors.
Unleashing Creativity: Ideation Workshop on Design Thinking
The spirit of innovation continued on January 16th with an ideation workshop focused on Design Thinking. Our very own Jet Patrocinio and Katia Shatalova collaborated with Level 2 project management students, delving into the design thinking process. This workshop emphasized the importance of aligning projects with sustainable development goals, fostering a deeper understanding of impactful project execution within our community.
Bridging Disciplines: Collaborative Workshop
January 17th marked a significant event where over 60 students from business and behavioral psychology disciplines came together. Guided by Pamela Shea and Rajni Dogra, and with the support of community partners Patrick Egbunonu, Kimberly Mask, Robyn Saaltink, and Meghan O’Leary, this workshop focused on consumer behaviour challenges, blending business acumen with psychological insights for community problem-solving.
Conquering Fears: Overcoming the Fear of Failure
On January 23rd, the Innovation Hub was honored to host performance coach Dan de Luis for a workshop dedicated to overcoming the fear of failure in innovation. Through a blend of yoga, meditation, breathwork, and biohacking techniques, Dan equipped participants with the tools to embrace innovation fearlessly, infusing our space with a renewed sense of tranquility and purpose.
Shaping the Future: Mayor's Innovation Challenge Info Session
The anticipation for the Mayor’s Innovation Challenge was addressed on January 30th during an info session at the Hub. Esteemed guest speakers Mayor Bryan Paterson, Craig Desjardins, Amber Bryant-Peller, and Virginia Sytsma shared insights into this exciting challenge, offering a glimpse into Kingston's innovative future.
Enriching Academic Engagement: Pam Armstrong's Business Students
The month wrapped up on a high note on January 31st with an engaging session for over 60 of Pam Armstrong's business students. The session highlighted the intersection of academic learning and real-world challenges, showcasing the enthusiastic quest for knowledge and innovation that defines our community.
The Innovation Hub extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone who played a part in making January a landmark month for growth, collaboration, and innovation. We eagerly look forward to continuing this momentum and invite all community members to reach out with their event ideas. Together, let's keep making the Innovation Hub a hub of exciting opportunities and transformative experiences.
Stay tuned for more updates and don't hesitate to connect with us as we journey through an innovative year at the Innovation Hub!
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