Spotlight on Small Business

News and success stories from Small Business Centre clients

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Friday, April 29, 2016

New clinic a homecoming for Leamington doctor

A new doctor is bring specialized treatment to a modern practice in his hometown of Leamington. Abraham Orthodontics, which opened March 15, offers the latest in orthodontics.
Monday, March 21, 2016

Riding the wave: Ocean Bottom Soap Company 25 years in the making

Ocean Bottom Soap Company opened its Tecumseh storefront just last November, but the natural skincare company has existed in different forms for 25 years. Ocean Bottom products are non-GMO and include ingredients such as olive oil, sustainable palm oil and coconut oil, Shea and cocoa butters.
Friday, February 19, 2016

Fancy footwork: Summer Company launches Kustom Kicks

Like many teenagers, Zaheem Riberdy is obsessed with footwear. Unlike most of his peers, however, this 17-year-old entrepreneur and finalist in the Young Entrepreneurs, Make Your Pitch competition turned a hobby customizing sneakers and refurbishing old ones into a global business.
Monday, January 18, 2016

Feelin' raw: Empire Muscle one year strong

Getting in shape shouldn’t require hours of running on a treadmill each week. Andrew Hedges, owner of Empire Muscle gym, thinks weight training in a collaborative facility is the key to reaching one’s fitness goals.
Friday, December 11, 2015

New owner brings passion, experience to The Walkerville Tavern

A veteran of the restaurant industry is finding success as a first-time small business owner. Cara Kennedy, 47, has worked in food services for 33 years — most recently managing an Applebee’s restaurant in Windsor. But last month she took the leap into entrepreneurship by purchasing The Walkerville Tavern in Olde Walkerville.
Friday, October 30, 2015

Michael Difazio Reclaim Artistry

Michael Difazio’s business has grown recently from a small shop to a 3,000-square-foot work and retail space in the Ford City neighbourhood to accommodate the increasing demand for his products.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015

Gray Wolf Pest Control

Ben Magri, founder of Gray Wolf Pest Control, is one of eight people who have to-date received the Starter Company grant from the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015

Marz Inc.

The Small Business Centre interviewed the founder and owner of Marz Inc., Adam Marz. See what he has to say about his journey over these last 7 years.
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