Category Archives: Business & Commercialization Innovation

Grad strives to offer the ultimate in customer service

Angela Walsh

Angela Walsh is a former research assistant with the Business & Commercialization Solutions team at Research & Innovation. She graduated from the Honours Bachelor of Business Administration – International Commerce and Global Development program in 2021 and currently works as a Customer Account Manager (CAM) with Six S Partners. Tell us about where you work: I work for Six S Partners, which is a North … Continue reading Grad strives to offer the ultimate in customer service »

Practical innovation drives research lead

Helen Duffy likes her research role at Niagara College simply because it gives her the freedom to explore innovation. More than that, though, the part-time research lead with the Business & Commercialization Solutions team is enjoying the opportunity to mentor student researchers, and interact with clients on a wide variety of applied research projects. Duffy, an experienced marketing and communications manager, joined the Research & … Continue reading Practical innovation drives research lead »

Business team reveals how to make Lipa Park shine

Stan Drobnich knows Lipa Park is a gem. The past president of the cultural club of the Slovenian National Home of Niagara region can rhyme off all the reasons that make Lipa Park shine. It’s tucked away on 13 acres of park-like grounds in bucolic Pelham, making it ideal for hosting outdoor events. It boasts a modern kitchen that chefs “would be drooling to use.” … Continue reading Business team reveals how to make Lipa Park shine »

Pet food upstart looked to NC to help discover new markets

Politics and pet food don’t seem like they have much in common. But when you’re a Canadian pet food upstart hoping to capture the Chinese market, politics can throw a kink in plans as much as the picky palate of a companion animal. Just ask Robert Hales, plant and production manager at Niagara Pet Nutrition in Thorold, Ont. The high-quality dog and cat food producer’s … Continue reading Pet food upstart looked to NC to help discover new markets »

NOW HIRING: Business Research Assistant position with our Research & Innovation team

Business Research Assistant The Business Research Assistant will work on several applied research projects assisting small and medium sized businesses to solve real-world problems relating to marketing and promotions. The successful candidate will work individually and as part of a team to complete project deliverables. Some projects include, but are not limited to: promotions planning, market research, competitive analysis, and integrated marketing communications. Click HERE … Continue reading NOW HIRING: Business Research Assistant position with our Research & Innovation team »

Sales & marketing rep credits time at R&I

Kate Jonker graduated in April 2021 from Niagara College’s Business – Sales & Marketing program. She was a research assistant with Research & Innovation’s Business & Commercialization Solutions team from October 2020 to April 2021. Kate is employed with Martek Supply Corp. in Burlington as a sales and marketing representative.  Tell us about where you work: Martek Supply Corp. in Burlington is southern Ontario’s premier … Continue reading Sales & marketing rep credits time at R&I »