
Speaker Profile
Rob Tamblyn
Business Development Manager @ Kingston Economic Development Corporation
Rob Tamblyn is a seasoned economic development professional with more than 25 years of experience supporting business growth, community development and strategic initiatives across Eastern Ontario. He currently serves as Business Development Manager, Small & Medium Enterprises, with Kingston Economic Development Corporation, where he works with established businesses to navigate challenges, access resources and pursue new opportunities.
Rob is actively involved in strengthening Kingston’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, business retention and expansion, and economic development partnerships. He has also represented Kingston internationally through the Intelligent Community Forum, sharing the community’s approach to innovation and economic development.
His work has contributed to Kingston’s growing international recognition as an intelligent community, including its selection among ICF’s Top7 Intelligent Communities.


