The budding of trees and blooming of flowers mark the arrival of spring and so too does the return of Windsor-Essex's many farmers' markets as a new season begins. ›› Read more
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights businesses in the community that have recently opened, relocated or been purchased. Want to be included? Email us to submit your business listing.
The results are in — residents had their say voting on their favourite local hot spots for this year’s Best of Windsor Essex Awards.
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island announced the winners of the eighth annual awards Wednesday. ›› Read more
Free and low-cost funding and budget tools for your business
March 2023 | bdc.ca blog
Accounting and invoicing software is key to track a company’s financial status, but there are other resources that can help you manage the financial side of your business. ›› Read more
The 4 P's of marketing explained
April 5, 2023 | Small Business Centres Ontario
What are the 4 P's of marketing? The four Ps of marketing are Product, Price, Place, and Promotion, often referred to as the Marketing Mix. These elements provide a framework for creating strategies to market, promote and advertise your product or service. They will also help you to get clear about how to identify and reach your ideal customers. ›› Read more
Steve Green Foods brings quality meats to Walkerville
April 8, 2023 | WindsoriteDOTca News
Steve Green Foods, a butcher shop serving up meats sourced small scale in Ontario, is the newest addition to the Walkerville area having opened up a few weeks ago. Their operation is now in full swing selling fresh product to the area – offering “only the best cuts.” ›› Read more
Last chance to apply for Summer Company
The Summer Company program helps students start a summer business and gain valuable experience as an entrepreneur. Offered in partnership with the Province of Ontario, this program provides entrepreneurial training, mentorship and grants of up to $3,000 to eligible students. The deadline to apply is May 15, 2023.
Community Futures Essex County in support of its ecosystem partners is offering a $10,000 booster loan to eligible clients of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre. ›› Learn more
Growing Creative Careers
This program offers participants a training series that includes workshops, access to online resources and local experts and facilitated peer mentoring circles. Participants who complete the program will come away with a detailed plan of action to move their careers/businesses/organizations forward. There's still time to sign up for individual programs in this series.
The Small Business Centres of Ontario provide free training on a variety of business topics that you can complete at your own pace. ›› Learn more
WEST Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program for women
The Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship Program is offered in partnership with St. Clair College and Unifor Local 444. This program provides the participants with the necessary foundational and technical skills along with wrap-around supports needed to gain sustainable employment in the skilled trades sector. ›› Learn more
Discover Ability Network
The Discover Ability Network provides resources and training to help your business become more inclusive and connects you with the persons with disabilities talent pool. ›› Learn more
Save the date for Economic Development Week
Invest WindsorEssex has partnered with Workforce WindsorEssex, the City of Windsor and the County of Essex to participate in the 2023 International Economic Development Week celebration (May 8-12). During this week, you are invited to follow our social media channels and learn what we are up to!
In partnership with:
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, 119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7, Canada, 519-253-6900
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