Spotlight on Small Business

News and success stories from Small Business Centre clients

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Sunday, January 10, 2021

Entrepreneur hopes to spark optimism through Stay Golden grant

Markie Tuckette has developed Stay Golden grant, a program to combat the financial and mentorship strain felt by fellow entrepreneurs during the pandemic.
Monday, November 23, 2020

Holiday Shopping Made Easy: W.E. Made It Gift Guide

This holiday season, we encourage you to shop local and explore what Windsor-Essex has to offer. The Windsor Essex Holiday Gift Guide allows you to create the perfect shopping list for that special someone in your life!
Tuesday, October 27, 2020

Meet the Digital Service Squad: helping main street businesses grow online

For over a year, businesses in Windsor and Essex County have benefitted from the tech prowess of the Small Business Centre’s Digital Service Squad. Part of the Digital Main Street suite of programs and services, the squad is a team of local experts who help main street businesses grow and manage their business through the adoption of digital tools and technology.
Monday, September 28, 2020

Celebrating Small Business Month in Windsor-Essex

October 1st marks the start of Small Business Month, a time to recognize the enormous contributions Windsor-Essex entrepreneurs and small business owners make towards growing our local economy and building the communities in which we shop, live and work. 
Wednesday, August 19, 2020

The Importance of Reflection & Intention – Prioritizing Your Small Business Dreams in the Midst of a Pandemic

At the end of March 2020, I had recently finished a four-day writing retreat in Toronto where I’d spend much of the first day working on a robust schedule of workshops, classes and drop-in sessions for the Spring offerings at Gertrude’s Writing Room, my small creative writing school business.
Monday, July 27, 2020

Students successfully launch summer businesses during pandemic

Despite entering an uncertain economy, six Windsor-Essex students are plunging ahead as first-time entrepreneurs in the annual Summer Company program.
Friday, June 26, 2020

Business is popping for Windsor family company

The owner of a local, family-owned business has found a new revenue stream and greater efficiencies by embracing e-commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Windsor Brewery Gets Crafty to Keep Business Thriving

Craft Heads Brewery Co., located in downtown Windsor, focuses on full-flavoured and adventurous beers. The brewery features up to 30 taps of their own beer, a retail shop, in-house specialty coffee, free WiFi and video and board games.
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