Spotlight on Small Business

News and success stories from Small Business Centre clients

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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.
Friday, February 27, 2015

Crafter’s Plus – an amazing showcase of local talent!

Our community is filled with hidden gems that contribute to making Windsor-Essex a unique region. Crafter’s Plus is just that – a family-owned small business that provides space to members of the community who love creating quality, handmade local products and are looking for an avenue to sell their work. When Crafter’s Plus opened their doors on April 1st, 2014 they had 12 vendors; today, they have an astonishing 178 vendors! Artists rent space and are able to showcase their products year-round, as well as participate in annual events like the upcoming, “Art in the Parking Lot,” on Saturday, May 30th.
Wednesday, December 03, 2014

GoldenTime Watch Boutique and Repairs

Vick Danayan is a 4th generation watch maker, who worked in the family business for as long as he can remember. In 2006 he launched his own store at Devonshire Mall called GoldenTime Watch & Jewelry Repair, and for nearly a decade has offered, "each and every one of [his] customers the very best in timeless value, selection and service without ever compromising on quality." Two years ago he expanded his business with a second location on Dougall Avenue, and is now taking on his biggest challenge yet; he is moving from his kiosk at the mall, to a much expanded and astounding watch boutique which he designed himself!
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