OCTOBER IS SMALL BUSINESS MONTH. SBEC CELEBRATES 30 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY.
For many, October signals a time of renewal. As the leaves turn golden and a chill lingers in the air, many find themselves busy preparing for the season to come. It’s a time when of the new year ahead begins to creep up in our minds.
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.
Summer's ending but not Summer Company business initiatives
September, 2022 | The Windsor Star
A return to school Tuesday doesn’t mean the participants of the Summer Company program will be packing up their businesses when classes resume. The business entrepreneurship program run by Invest WindsorEssex’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre will see several of this year’s graduates continue to run their businesses during the school year. ›› Read more
Walkerville Brewery Celebrates 10th Anniversary
September, 2022 | windsoriteDOTca News
A decade ago, Owner Mike Brkovich revived Walkerville Brewery from its former glory to re-establish it as a well-appointed, local craft brewery. “We are first and foremost a community brewery, proudly brewing quality beer and cider in the heart of Walkerville,” ›› Read more
NOW OPEN: What's Poppin' Popcorn Factory Opens Second Location in Walkerville
September, 2022 | windsoriteDOTca News
Your next stroll in Walkerville will have a new feature: What’s Poppin’ Popcorn Factory’s newly opened second location.
The new store features the same classic and loved products, with many additions and a rebranding to match the historical area they are now in.
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
Digital Transformation Grant: Applications close October 31!
Digital Main Street provides funding, training and other supports to help businesses transform their digital presence. Small brick-and-mortar businesses — including those outside of main street areas — are now eligible to apply for a $2,500 Digital Transformation Grant.
A national non-profit organization that offers financing of up to $60,000 and mentorship to aspiring business owners between the ages of 18 and 39. It also provides funding streams for different types of entrepreneurs. Learn more about Futurpreneur's core lending programs and see if your business qualifies. ›› Learn more
EPICentre: RBC EPIC Business Model Canvas Competition
The BMCC invites student entrepreneurs to learn about business models, business model validation, and the business model canvas and then demonstrate their understanding through a video submission of their own entrepreneurial experiences that exhibit these concepts. Semi-finalists will then be chosen to participate in live presentations based on the content of their video submissions. Submission deadline: October 16 ›› Learn more
BMO CELEBRATING WOMEN GRANT PROGRAM
BMO, in collaboration with Deloitte, is pleased to present the 2022 BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program. There will be $150,000 in grants awarded. Application deadline: October 17 ›› Learn more
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