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Sponsors are organizations and people who offer in‑kind support to Kingston NetworkBuddy gatherings. They contribute resources like space, food, printing, and services so experiments that would be out of reach on one person’s budget can actually run. This page gathers everyone who has supported KNB across different seasons in one place, so it is easy to see who has helped make these rooms possible.

2024 Fall Gathering Sponsors

  • A man in a hoodie receives a framed certificate from a woman in black at an award ceremony. A man in a suit with a microphone stands nearby. The background has a yellow banner with fall leaves and the text 'Find Your Hive Professional Mixer 2024'. There is a decorated Christmas tree and gift bags on the stage, with audience members clapping.

    SLC Student Association

    Added the Fall Gathering to their official lineup, co‑funded the event with the Alumni Department, supported logistics and student participation, and provided swag to recognize facilitators’ time and effort.

    The SA staff member Manunath Suchithra also took group and individual photos that turned many of the night’s moments into lasting memories.

  • Two women standing in front of a presentation screen, one holding a framed certificate and the other smiling, during an event titled 'Find Your Hive!'. The background features autumn leaves and the event details.

    Nenette Haig

    BUSINESS OWNER

    Local immigrant‑owned business, B.Haig Building and Office Care, that handled key details like certificates, decorations, and sound system support, quietly making sure the space felt cohesive and welcoming.

  • Wooden cabinet with a framed certificate and stuffed animal on top

    SLC Alumni Department

    Under the leadership of Elizabeth Gorman, co‑funded the gathering, contributed facilitator swag, and worked closely with the Student Association to strengthen connections between students, alumni, and the wider Kingston community.

2024 Summer Gathering Sponsors

  • Two women speak at an outdoor event with yellow and green polka-dotted balloons hanging in the background.

    Lisa Macdonald

    HOST

    Opened her backyard (with a fire pit) and her home to KNB, creating an open, refreshing space for the gathering. Thank you for the trust, Prof. Lisa.

  • Logo of a building cleaning company featuring a stylized gray building with white windows, green background with bubbles and sparkles, and green text 'B. Haig Building and Office Care' with a subtitle about professional apartment and commercial cleaning services.

    Nenette Haig

    BUSINESS OWNER

    B.Haig Building and Office Care, contributed in‑kind support alongside the Alumni Department—helping with certificates, decorations, and other on‑site details that tied the evening together.

  • St. Lawrence College alumni logo with red wavy lines above the text.

    SLC Alumni Department

    Co‑funded the Fall Gathering and, through Elizabeth Gorman, provided thoughtful swag, food, and drinks for facilitators and participants.

2024 Winter Gathering Sponsors

  • A group of people at a social gathering in a living room. One woman is standing, holding a glass, and speaking to an older woman. A man with glasses and a beard is sitting on a chair, holding a drink. The room has a doorway leading to a kitchen with a coffee station, and a wall with framed photos.

    Karen

    THE GRACIOUS HOST


    Hosted by Karen, a newcomer in Kingston and the first person to open her home for a KNB gathering, whose living room and quiet care made the night feel like a warm hug and helped everyone feel briefly part of her home, not just guests.

  • Dining table with food, decorations, and a sign that reads 'Kingston NetworkBuddy' in a well-lit room.

    Individual Sponsors

    KNB team and guests who contributed food, drinks, and materials for the night.

2023 Gathering Sponsors

  • People having a backyard party with tables of food and drinks, a swimming pool nearby, and some umbrellas providing shade.

    2023 Spring Gathering

    FAMILY OF GAIL

    The room was held by Gail’s family: brother, sister‑in‑law, cousin, mom, and stepdad—who sponsored the food, helped with set‑up, took photos, greeted and welcomed the guests.

  • Abstract teal logo with circular and curved lines on a light blue background.

    2023 Fall Gathering

    SLC STUDENT ASSOCIATION

    In Fall 2023, the St. Lawrence College Student Association covered food costs for the gathering. KNB pioneer Karan Pal, then the SA Communications Manager, helped secure the funding, book St. Larry’s Pub as the venue, and design the event poster as part of the SA events lineup.