Spotlight on Small Business

News and success stories from Small Business Centre clients

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Thursday, March 4, 2021

LaSalle scientist creates treats for the whole family

A local pharmaceutical scientist turned entrepreneur has transformed her science background into a dietary conscious business with Lasalle’s newest bakery.
Monday, February 8, 2021

From bricks to clicks: retailer goes digital with women-led business funding

Women owned small businesses are disproportionally affected by COVID-19. The pandemic has severely hampered industries such as retail, hospitality and personal services — sectors where women entrepreneurs are overrepresented. RE3: Rebuild, Reopen, Revive is a program helping women-led businesses to sustain and grow their operations during these challenging times.
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.
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