Spark
Room 22180, 100 Portsmouth Avenue K7L 5A6 Kingston, ON, Canada

Congratulations to all the participants! We can’t wait to work with you!

Excited to welcome 4 new members to our Spark team for 2020/21! Take a look! www.sparkslc.ca/our-teamExcited to welcome 4 new members to our Spark team for 2020/21! Take a look! www.sparkslc.ca/our-team

Deadline for applications is Friday!!

In partnership with Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Sparks St. Lawrence College students will be hosting a workshop this Friday, October 2 from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm on "Website 101: How to make your website work for you." In this workshop, you will learn how to use basic web practices like Search Engine Optimization (SEO), design, user experience, and accessibility to improve conversions on your website. We will explore how your audience finds you, how long they stay on your site, and how likely they are to come back. Then we will discuss realistic practices you can use to increase traffic and sales. Register on Eventbrite > https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/website-101-how-to-make-your-we

We're so excited to announce our partnership with WE CAN Project at Queen's University to provide the all-new "Spark Marketing Services Program" which aims to equip women entrepreneurs with the marketing tools and expertise they need to make their mark. For more information see their post shared below for all the nitty-gritty details. To apply, visit https://forms.gle/3Hb9mamZS4iaSmoW6.

SPARK GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - Kimberley Falk Kimberley is an Accounting and Law Clerk graduate who has always had a passion for writing, which is what led her to Spark to become our Multimedia Writer. Since graduating in 2018, Kimberley continues to write for Refined Kingston magazine, Profile Kingston magazines, writes journalism for The Kingston Local, and has opened her own content writing business called Write Whale. ... Despite her full plate, she’s always eager to work with more Kingston businesses in need of content marketing and brand storytelling. Contact her today at [email protected] or visit her website at www.writewhale.ca or @writewhalecanada

SPARK GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - Tyra Grey "Tyra Grey graduated from Canadore College with a graduate certificate in Post Production and a diploma in Technical Support from St. Lawrence College. Tyra is experienced in videography, video editing and sound editing.... Tyra has credits in films from the Post Production program such as Quebec Fantastique (Louise Lamarre), a demo reel for Claire Calarco and The Prize, a film for the Kingston Film Festival. She worked at Spark Creative Communications and has freelance experience with Response IT." If you're looking for a videographer/video/sound editor, contact her today [email protected] and checkout her portfolio here https://tyragrey.carbonmade.com/

SPARK GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - Skylar Reid "I'm Skylar a multi-disciplinary designer located in Kingston, ON. I graduated from the Advertising and Marketing Communications program at St. Lawrence College in the Spring of 2018. I have always been influenced by the digital world we live in and have developed a deep understanding and appreciation for online content that thrives. I specialize in brand design and development, web design, and digital marketing. My every day goal is... to create alluring and modernized content that enriches customer experiences and helps small businesses and entrepreneurs grow their brands. I enjoy the challenges offered through every creative opportunity. Please reach out if you are looking for marketing or design help." Website: www.byskylarreid.com Looking for: Web design, brand design & development, digital marketing projects (social media, email campaigns), small businesses and entrepreneurs looking for help to get their brands online

SPARK GRADUATE SPOTLIGHT - Natalie Reynolds Natalie is a graphic designer based in Sharbot Lake, Ontario, who specializes in creating abstract art and branding. She fuses traditional tools and digital tools to create distinctive pieces that are compelling and connect other forms of art (such as music) with visual art.... Over the years, she has designed plenty of logos and brochures for the local scene but has also been recognized internationally. She sold copies of a self-published poetry book worldwide and was also a part of the fan-art exhibition ARTØPIA in Columbus, Ohio, organized by the band Twenty One Pilots. She worked at Spark this past year designing projects for clients such as the Grand Theatre and WE-Can Program. Natalie is exceptionally handy with time management and attention to detail, and she works unfailingly to create designs solutions that are unique and from the heart. If you'd like to work with her please email [email protected] and she'd be happy to help you!

The voice of your business matters! https://surveys.tsp.ca/IntWeb.dll/Online/MDB20024/MDB20024

Dust off the list you've been making for the last year. Now is the time to get all of those at home to-dos checked off! Let us know in the comments what you finally got done.

In a matter of a few days, our daily routines completely changed. We are now facing a new world of social distancing, and many of us are working remotely and having online classes, which can be a difficult challenge. To make things easier, we've gathered a few tips so you can stay focused and productive even during these unstable times: - Create a routine. Set a time to wake up, to have breakfast, to work and also to take breaks. This is important so you have balance and time... for everything during your day, not only just work or just fun, which leads us to the next tip. - Take care of yourself. Try to find hobbies that you like to practice, activities like sports, dance, yoga, meditation, watch a movie, whatever it's best for you. If you can do it inside or in your backyard, it works. Although we need to stay productive, we also need to take care of our mental and physical health. - Set up your home office. Avoid working on your sofa or bed, it will not only give you back pain, but it can also make you feel more tired and lazy during the day, because your brain already knows that those are places you go to have some rest. Now we want to know about you, what are you doing to stay productive?

Keeping it real Working remotely can be a challenge, but designating an effective workspace can boost productivity. What is your essential home office accessory?

Thanks Jimmy (front centre) and all the amazing international @stlawrencecollege students from the Project Management Program in Cornwall. Your creativity and professionalism made Friday one of the most seamless filming days we’ve had to date! #myslc #stlawrencecollege #internationalstudents #studentshelpingstudents