Farmers’ markets heat up in time for summer season
Summer is just around the corner, and for many small businesses this is the season to thrive because it’s the start of the farmers’ market season.
Windsor-Essex residents have a strong reputation for flooding markets each weekend to try the latest product being offered from local entrepreneurs and artisans. Markets offer fresh produce, homemade baked goods, novelty pet treats and handmade fares, but more importantly an in-person opportunity for local sellers to showcase their products and for consumers to meet the makers. ›› Read more
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights clients and businesses in the community that have recently opened or relocated. Want to to be included? Email us to submit your business listing.
Funky Chow Kitchen (Asian fusion restaurant) 2090 Wyandotte St. E., Windsor 226-221-9552
Bunch (Vintage apparel and home goods) 1050 Drouillard Rd., Windsor
Tecumseh Road business owner hopes mural will breathe new life into South Walkerville
June 15, 2021 | cbc.ca | Jacob Barker
A new mural is taking a former bland wall on Tecumseh Road East in Windsor and turning it in to a vivid, eye-catching display. It's the latest in a series of murals to go up around the city. ›› Read more
Businesses ready for rush of customers
June 10, 2021 | windsorstar.com | Dave Waddell
After adjusting to the lower volumes and reduced hours of takeout-only operations, the local hospitality industry is eagerly scrambling to gear up for Friday’s launch of the province’s first stage of reopening. ›› Read more
City Cyclery offering same great service in new location
June 6, 2021 | windsorite.ca | Anna Millerman
City Cyclery has been making big moves — literally — as they settle in to their new home in Ford City. ›› Read more
BEA awards announced during virtual gala
May 20, 2021 | windsorstar.com | Trevor Wilhelm
New winners were crowned and legacies were cemented Thursday night during the 30th Business Excellence Awards. The night’s list of honourees included the first second generation BEA winner in three decades.
May 2021 | thedrivemagazine.com | Katrina Manzocco
One-part family tradition, two parts community support, stirred together with a whole lot of hustle is the secret sauce behind Cedar Valley Selections — a homegrown salad dressing empire kickstarted by Ameen Fadel. ›› Read more
Small Business Centres Ontario E-Learning
SBC Ontario offers FREE e-learning sessions to help you start and grow your business? Up to 60 courses to choose from in English and French. ›› Learn more
EPIC Nimble Program
Businesses can receive over $5,000 in cash and services to create new revenue streams, pivot to a new business model, or find new ways of reaching customers to achieve sustainability and stay competitive in the fast-changing marketplace.
This program helps Black entrepreneurs aged 18-39 with startup loan financing and up to two years of mentorship, plus access to resources and networking opportunities with fellow entrepreneurs across Canada. This program specifically addresses some of the barriers to success faced by many aspiring Black entrepreneurs. ›› Learn more
Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund
The Black Entrepreneurship Loan Fund is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations and several financial institutions. It provides loans up to $250,000 to Black business owners and entrepreneurs across the country. Loan applications are accepted through the Federation of African Canadian Economics (FACE). ›› Learn more
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Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, 119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7, Canada, 519-253-6900