Media Releases

This section will keep you updated on important business news stories in the Windsor-Essex Region. Keep current on all important news and announcements.

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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex and the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre Announce New Regional Grant Program to Support Priority Neighbourhoods

Windsor-Essex County, Ontario - Tuesday, April 11, 2017 – At a media conference today the United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County and the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre (SBC), a department of the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation, announced a new regional grant program – Neighbourhood Small Business Grant.
Friday, March 31, 2017

WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation and Small Business Centre Announce Research Findings from WindsorEssex Music Strategy Report

Windsor-Essex County, Ontario – Friday, March 31, 2017 – At a media conference today, the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation (WE EDC) and Small Business Centre (SBC) released their research findings from the Music strategy report recently conducted. As well, the Windsor-Essex Music Advisory Council members, from the local music ecosystem were also introduced.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Celebrating Small Business in Windsor-Essex

October is recognized as Small Business Month and it’s a month dedicated to salute and support small businesses locally, provincially and nationally.
Wednesday, July 13, 2016

WindsorEssex Small Business Centre announces exclusive membership program for clients

In an effort to support small business in the Windsor-Essex region, the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation’s Small Business Centre (SBC) announced a new membership program called Business Advantage.
Tuesday, June 28, 2016

Outstanding student response in Small Business Centre Summer Company Program

The Small Business Centre has launched for the 16th year the Summer Company Program. This program offers full-time students, 15 to 29 years old an opportunity to explore entrepreneurship hands-on. This year, the Small Business Centre received 37 submissions from across the Windsor-Essex region and 25 students have been approved.
Friday, June 17, 2016

WEARCI Seeks Mentors Among New Resident Retiree Business Owners

Since 2009, the WindsorEssex Active Retirement Community Initiative (WEARCI), has inspired empty nesters, active retirees and investors to relocate to the 100 Mile Peninsula for a more affordable and relaxing lifestyle.
Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Canada's Music Incubator's Artist Manager Bootcamp to Visit Windsor-Essex

Canada’s Music Incubator is partnering with the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp and Small Business Centre (June 25 & 26) to host the Artist Manager Bootcamp.
Monday, January 25, 2016

$75,000 In Starter Company grants presented to 15 local entrepreneurs

In 2015, the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre (SBC) approved 15 Starter Company Program grants totaling $75,000 to assist youth who were starting a business in the Windsor-Essex region.
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