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News & Events
December 2016
WindsorEssex Small Business Centre is your one-stop source for information, training and professional advice on starting and
operating a business.
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The holiday season is here!
This year, the Small Business Centre is featuring a few local & independent businesses that we've had the pleasure of working with, and we think you'll enjoy them too! When you're shopping this season - if you're looking to buy for family, friends, coworkers, or even yourself - check out the small businesses listed below.
24 businesses for 24 days.
Shop Local. Buy Local. Happy Holidays.
Blimey's British Store 25 King St W, Harrow 226-787-1244
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The Beach Hut 519 Notre Dame St, Belle River 519-728-2222 |
BB Branded 347 Ouellette Ave, Windsor 519-253-3960 |
Pop Hair Gallery Ink 1347 Ottawa St, Windsor 519-915-0346
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La Boutique Intimate Wear 3 Erie St N, Leamington 519-324-0858 |
Go Produce Inc. 1-888-6-PRODUCE (1-888-6-776-3823) |
My Cousin's Closet 24 Main St E, Kingsville 519-733-8684
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The Butcher of Kingsville 13 Main St W, Kingsville 519-712-9573 |
Urbanfit Workout Studio 4550 Rhodes Dr, Windsor 519-944-0111 |
St. Clair Estate Wines 21 Main St W, Kingsville 519-733-0700
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Great Presentations 5975 Malden Rd, LaSalle 226-674-2299 |
Healthy Creations 333 Dougall Square, Windsor 226-773-7881 |
The Treasure Nook 588 Notre Dame St, Belle River 519-728-3555
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New Designs 23 Division St N, Kingsville 1-800-265-7561 |
Find Your Green 31 King St W, Harrow 519-738-4000 |
Robbie's Gourmet Sausage 1506-1512 Wyandotte St E, Windsor 519-567-4377
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Earthly Elements Home & Garden Décor 23 Victoria Ave, Essex 519-776-7111 |
Ocean Bottom Soap Company 152 Lesperance Rd, Tecumseh 226-676-0228 |
Floral Passion 527 Notre Dame St, Belle River 519-728-1676
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The Mushroom Hub 840 Erie St E, Windsor 519-252-0032 |
Crafty Candles 31 Arthur Ave, Essex 519-776-8585 |
JWaters Design 519-999-0226 |
The Cheese Bar 226-348-5277 |
H&F Foods 519-266-6859 |
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Windsor Woman Selected as Ambassador at Global Entrepreneur Event
CTV Windsor
A Windsor woman was hand-picked as a national ambassador at a
global celebration to recognize entrepreneurs.
The 23-year-old St. Clair College public relations grad launched her own business
CGal Media six months ago.
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Benore in front of her latest work. Photo: Dan Janisse/Windsor Star |
Giant Walkerville mural pays tribute to famous Windsor-born musical figures
Windsor Star
Music was on the mind of Windsor mural artist Briana (Athena) Benore when she conceived and completed her latest project: A giant painting on the side of the Cool 100.7 FM building in Walkerville.
"It's the biggest I've ever worked on," said Benore. "The biggest yet." Measuring 70 feet across and 50 feet high, the mural is Benore's most ambitious work to date. Creating it required more than 300 cans of spray paint and the use of an aerial work platform.
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Congratulations to recent
Starter Company participants who received the $5,000 Starter Company grant from the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre!
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Basics of Starting a
Small Business
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Do you have an idea and want to start your own
small
business, but you aren't sure where to start? Attend one of these FREE seminars to find out information about:
- How to register your business
- Business structure
- Government support programs
- Other available services and programs
You will receive a FREE Start-up Package and step-by-step guidance.
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Basics of Writing a
Business Plan
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A good business plan is your road map to success! A business plan is also required when applying for any type of small business financing. Attend one of these FREE seminars to learn how to develop a business plan that will work for you! This session will cover:
- Required elements of a business plan
- Breaking down a business plan into manageable pieces
- Where to gather relevant information for a business plan
- How to professionally arrange your ideas and research
- What to do with the plan when it's completed
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Starter Company
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This Government of Ontario program provides people aged 18-29 with the resources and knowledge needed to start and grow their own business. The program includes one-on-one guidance from the Small Business Centre, mentoring with local professionals, funding of up to $5,000 and access to the following workshops.
Apply online today!
Don't qualify for Starter Company? The classes are
free
and
open
to the public.
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Advance registration online required for all events.
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The WindsorEssex Small Business Centre sponsored the Business & Service awards category at the 2016 Biz X Awards, held at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on November 17, 2016.
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2016 Biz X Awards
The WindsorEssex Small Business Centre had the pleasure of being able to sponsor the "Business & Service" category at the 2016 Biz X Awards. The secret is out and the 24 award winners chosen out of 222 nominees are finally revealed. Check out the latest
Biz X Issue to see the complete list of all nominees and winners.
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Christkindl Market presented by Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre
A Traditional German Christmas Market
Come sit with friends and enjoy the sights, smells, and tastes of German Christmas traditions. Stroll along, inside & outside, to shop local vendors and artists at this
unique market! If you have never experienced Glühwein (a delicious, hot, mulled wine, spiced drink) now is your chance. The perfect drink to keep you warm while you shop!
Heimat Windsor Banquet Centre
1367 Drouillard Road,
Windsor, Ontario
- Amazing local vendors
- Kids "make & take" craft station
- Christmas Music
- German Menu & Bar
- Glühwein & Hot Chocolate
VENDORS:
If you would like to purchase vendor space at this magnificent event, please follow the directions on the
application form.
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Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch!
Twenty finalists are chosen who are awarded a trip to Toronto to pitch their ideas live at OCE's Discovery conference and showcase, May 15-16, 2017, in front of a panel of judges from the entrepreneur community.
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Join the Small Business Centre's Business Advantage program
The Small Business Centre now offers three levels of membership exclusively to its clients through its Business Advantage Program. Entrepreneurs can access existing programs, training and services, as well as discounts for SBC events and a number of perks from local companies offering support to small businesses.
Clients who sign up for a GROW membership can take advantage of discounted services and products from local partner businesses such as Allegra, Image 360, Vistaprint, Staples, Blab! Media, Hawkins & Co. Accounting and Lacasse Printing Company.
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