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News & Events
October 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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Local Dancing Stars Shine Bright on Small Business Stage
October is "Small Business Month" in Canada. It's a time to recognize and acknowledge the contributions small business owners make to communities across the country.
"Small Business Month underscores the importance of ensuring that we continue to support our entrepreneurs and evolve a continued culture of entrepreneurship in the Windsor Essex region," states Sabrina DeMarco, Executive Director, Small Business Centre, a department of the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation. "As part of the WEEDC, the Small Business Centre uses this opportunity to let local businesses know how much we value their contribution to our local economy, and to provide them with opportunities to achieve success."
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Mentoring & Resource Program Targets Boomer & Junior Entrepreneurs
When Carl and Rita Hulme moved to Oxley almost four years ago, they didn't realize how much their retirement life would change.
The Orangeville couple have quickly been transformed from active retirees with time on their hands to busy independent business owners.
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Dignified Day offers recreational programs for seniors, dependent adults while giving caregivers a break
James got to conduct an exploding volcano science experiment and make some homemade play dough.
As one of the first clients at a new centre for seniors and dependent adults called Dignified Day, James absolutely loved both activities. A quiet middle-aged man with intellectual challenges, James lives in a long-term care facility but his family was looking for additional outlets that would appeal to his interests.
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Custom eyeglass frames startup takes home top prize during U of W's Pitch Day
The winner of the day - a company creating custom eyeglass frames using 3-D printing - stole the hearts of the panel.
"I couldn't be happier with the result," said Print Eyewear founder, Scott Sanger. "Our company is redefining designer eyewear."
Sanger's businesses creates custom eyeglass frames based off a 3-D scan of a client's face, to ensure a perfect fit. It then allows people to customize the design to their liking.
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Virtual reality allows developers to see projects in 3D before they're built
3DFX is the brainchild of Michael Hoppe and Chris Jedlinski. It's a virtual reality tool that can create three-dimensional architectural renderings that investors, developers and designers can take tours of and actually interact with.
"We ended up getting into video gameplay modes where you can move and even run through the condo," said Hoppe. "But now we have the next step, which uses the Oculus and it's just a completely different experience."
"We want people to be entertained and fully immersed in what their new life could be," he added.
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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 online registration required for all events.
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Summer Company businesses set up outside at the Walkerville Buskerfest on August 14th
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Summer Company entrepreneurs show off their goods at Walkerville Buskerfest
The Small Business Centre's Summer Company student entrepreneurs showcased their local products and services at the
Walkerville Buskerfest on August 14. Some of the diverse businesses included lawn care services, beauty products, reclaimed wood decor and home healthcare.
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Small Business Centre introduces Business Advantage program for entrepreneurs
The Small Business Centre has launched a new Business Advantage program offering three levels of membership exclusively to its clients. Entrepreneurs can access existing programs, training and services, as well as discounts for SBC events and a number of perks from local cmpanies 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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Congratulations to recent
Starter Company participants who received the $5,000 Starter Company grant from the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre!
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