Business View Civil and Municipal | January 2021

135 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL JANUARY 2021 BELLEV I LLE , ONTAR IO Loyalist College has been driving regional economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Bay of Quinte region since 1967. As one of the top 50 research colleges in Canada, perfectly positioned at the gateway to Prince Edward County, Loyalist College strategically aligns its programming and research to six economic clusters: 1. Creative Communication and the Social Economy 2. Bio-economy and Agri-tech 3. Health, Human Services, Social Development and Public Safety 4. Advanced Manufacturing and Business Automation 5. STEAM Disciplines 6. Progressive Trade and Transportation As more companies and entrepreneurs leave city centres to settle in semi-rural communities like Belleville, Loyalist College is primed for partnership and collaboration. As the region’s only postsecondary institution, Loyalist College is deeply connected to its community. The College is known for its caring, inclusive and student-centric culture. In addition to providing more than 70 full-time industry-driven programs, Loyalist College also offers short-term training and micro-credentials. More than 60 percent of the College’s 45,000+ graduates have stayed in the area, significantly contributing to the College’s socio-economic impact. Based on a March 2020 report by Emsi, Loyalist College contributes 3.7% of the Gross Regional Product, representing $382 million annually to the regional economy. Loyalist College has also played a significant role in the success of the region’s cannabis and natural product sector by graduating skilled technicians from its suite of Bioscience and Cannabis Applied Science programs; working with industry in an applied research capacity; and applying experience in method optimization, product development, formulation, green extraction, and analytical testing.  ...... Discover how you can collaborate with Loyalist College to increase your organization’s competitive advantage by visiting loyalistcollege.com