Young entrepreneurs launch new summer businesses in Windsor-Essex
The Summer Company program helps turn ambitious students into entrepreneurs.
Alexandrea Coombe is a Grade 11 student a St. Thomas of Villanova Catholic High School and owner of StitchNRide, a McGregor-based business offering unique, handmade equestrian products. An avid horse rider, Coombe felt compelled to start the business as a pandemic pastime because lockdown restrictions closed local track shops to indoor shopping, and she was unable to find horse products in a variety of colours and patterns at online shops.
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.
Turbo Espresso Bar is now open at Devonshire Mall. With this new expanded location, Turbo Espresso Bar Devonshire Mall will be the first new LCBO licensee in the main artery of the mall to offer alcoholic beverages and local wine, beer and spirits in over 20 years. ›› Read more
'People seem to want to get out and spoil themselves' Windsor bar owner thrilled to be busy
July 30, 2021 | ctvnews.ca | Michelle Maluske
With lockdowns behind them, the owner of a Windsor bar is excited for what the future holds. Mark Dutka, owner of Maiden Lane Wine & Spirts, admits the pandemic was “scary.” ›› Read more
Since March 2019, Kaitlyn Nussio, owner and operator of Rock-A-Bye Baby Boutique, has provided a local shopping option for her community by selling essential baby needs, including clothing, nursery decor, strollers, baby accessories and more. ›› Read more
Café Amor & Art
July 23, 2021 | bordercityliving.com | Deidre Ritsche
The 1500 block of Ottawa Street came alive when Amor Hernandez and Mauricio Ontaneda opened their business last year, in 2020. Now that the world is at least partially open, passersby and patio goers get to enjoy the upbeat Latin music, echoing from their charming space. ›› Read more
Christie & Jeff Denomme spice things up with hot sauce reimagined
July 2021 | thedrivemagazine.com | Alana Hadadean
Anyone who knows Jeff Denomme knows he can’t sit still. “I can’t be normal,” laughs Jeff. “I’m always thinking of the next thing. I can’t help it, I can’t turn it off.” It was that drive that has lead Jeff and his wife Christie to their latest endeavour: Halo Heats, a spicy condiment company. ›› Read more
Digital Main Street grants for businesses
Digital Main Street provides funding, training and other supports to help businesses transform their digital presence. Small brick-and-motar businesses — including those outside of main street areas — are now eligible to apply for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant. New applicants only. ›› Learn more
Starter Company PLUS applications open soon
Summer Company PLUS is program offering a grant of up to $5,000 and access to training, mentoring, networking and one-on-one consulting support to entrepreneurs who want to start a small business. Applications open Aug. 16! ›› Learn more
Applications open for EPIC Venture Women program
EPICentre's EPIC Venture Women is a four-month program that provides tailored training and support for women changemakers looking to reimagine the future. The program is valued at over $7,500 and there is no cost to participants. Applications close Aug. 9. ›› Learn more
Nominations open for 24th annual Biz X Awards
Bix Magazine is seeking nominations for the top Windsor-Essex businesses and people. The nomination period closes on Sept. 10 with voting taking place from Sept. 16-24. ›› Learn more
DWBIA call to musicians
The Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association is seeking to develop a catalogue of local musicians that can be commissioned/contracted for various downtown events and projects. Original artists and cover groups ranging in size from solo acts and DJs to full bands can apply by Aug. 9 for full consideration for summer 2021 events. ›› Learn more
Call to artists for Ford City murals
Ford City Business Improvement Association (BIA) is calling experienced mural artists or teams of artists to submit proposals to create colourful, contemporary, and original artwork on two pre-selected walls in the Ford City Business Improvement Area. ›› Learn more
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