Category Archives: Business & Commercialization Innovation

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation

Spreading the gourmet word on social

Local artisan company Lindsay’s Gourmet Compound Butter has seen a rise in customers after spreading the word via social media. And founder Lindsay Rose gives credit to Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division for its help in her success. The specialty food company wanted to increase promotion of its products to a wider audience. These products, says Rose, are “finishing” butters, infused with fresh herbs, spices, … Continue reading Spreading the gourmet word on social »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation

Creating iconic Lowrey Bros. brand

Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery is a fifth-generation family farm home to a winery, organic vineyard, a restaurant, and retail store. The farm was originally purchased by the Lowrey family in 1867 in the historic village of St. David’s. The current owners, Norma Jane (Lowrey) Harber and Blair Harber, recently relaunched the Lowrey Family’s 1904 canning label, Lowrey Bros. In keeping with tradition, the family uses … Continue reading Creating iconic Lowrey Bros. brand »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation

Safari Niagara captures market expertise

  The family-owned and operated Safari Niagara offers a one-on-one connection with nature. The Stevensville wildlife park has enjoyed continued growth since it opened in 2002, under the original name of Zooz. While the 150-acre park is home to more than 1,000 animal species, the zoological facility has regularly increased its offerings with educational activities, exhibitions, live concerts, special events, and other features, such as … Continue reading Safari Niagara captures market expertise »

Business & Commercialization Innovation, Research & Innovation

Niagara Research welcomes new project manager

Niagara Research continues to grow its services to the college and community with the addition of a research project manager focused on business. Neil WilkinsonNeil Wilkinson joined Niagara Research Aug. 1 in the position of Project Manager, Business and Commercialization Solutions. This portfolio was previously managed by Nigel Corish, who is also the project manager for Food and Beverage Innovation. Nigel will now be able … Continue reading Niagara Research welcomes new project manager »

Business & Commercialization Innovation

Research & Innovation business group humming with projects

A full house gathered at the NOTL campus recently to hear about applied research projects from Niagara Research’s Business and Commercialization group. The latest installment in the Niagara Research Speakers’ Series focused on students and grads in applied research who are developing solutions for small- and medium-sized companies to improve business operations in the areas of marketing, operations, human resources and finance. Projects discussed included … Continue reading Research & Innovation business group humming with projects »

Business & Commercialization Innovation

Niagara Research associate takes business edge into the world

Spending time as a research associate with Niagara Research has put Devin Colston on the path to career success. The Niagara College graduate was hired to the business team upon graduation from the three-year international business program in the spring of 2012. Within weeks, he was working with clients from small and medium-sized enterprises, contributing to solving their challenges in sales and marketing, commercialization, market … Continue reading Niagara Research associate takes business edge into the world »