Small independent businesses are the driving force in our local economy and contribute immensely to the vibrancy of our neighbourhoods. We all play a part in their survival, especially during challenging economic times. The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre supports local businesses year-round, and you too can show your appreciation by shopping local this holiday season.
Have last-minute gifts to buy? Here are some ways to complete your shopping list while supporting small businesses
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.
Windsor shop meets demand of 'amazing resurgence' in Indigenous beading
Nov. 17, 2021 | cbc.ca | Katerina Georgieva
An "amazing resurgence" of beading in Indigenous communities is inspiring many to learn the craft — and for one business owner, it's led to opening up a new shop to help meet the demand. ›› Read more
Windsor group serving Black families rose out of desire to 'do better' for children
Nov. 16, 2021 | cbc.ca
Seeing her child experience racism at school inspired Christie Nelson to take action. "The school didn't respond well, the child didn't respond well. My child experienced a severe blow to her self-esteem and her self image, and I said, 'We need to do better,'" Nelson told CBC Radio's Windsor Morning on Tuesday. ›› Read more
More than $4.6 million in grants award to help Windsor-Essex businesses
Nov. 8, 2021 | ctvnews.ca | Lindsay Charlton
Windsor-Essex small businesses were recognized for their perseverance through the pandemic and their innovation to pivot and adapt, local businesses have since been granted $4.6 million to help with that growth.
Growing Creative Careers: Windsor & Region returns in 2022 with Cohort 2: Building Better Boards. This training program is aimed at supporting, growing and sustaining healthy boards of directors in local arts organizations. The information session is Jan. 11 and applications are due Jan. 20. ›› Learn more
Win free rent in uptown Leamington for a year!
Applications are now open for the Reinvent This Space program. Participants will receive business development training, mentorship and a chance to pitch for a $15,000 grant. The grant will support an entrepreneur by providing rent for 12 months for a vacant storefront in uptown Leamington. Apply by Dec. 31. ›› Learn more
Libro-EPIC Social Enterprise Program
Applications open Jan. 6, 2022 for EPICentre's Libro-EPIC Social Enterprise Program. The program, in partnership with Libro Credit Union, aims to support changemakers looking to launch and grow a social enterprise through specialized coaching, network boosting, tailored workshops, and explorative opportunities to test and build their business model. ›› Learn more
Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund announced
Starting in 2021-22, the $25 million Strategic Agri-Food Processing Fund will provide grants of up to $3 million to agri-food processing businesses to invest in capital, equipment and technology. Specific program details will be available upon the program’s launch in the spring of 2022. ›› Learn more
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