A young optometrist has her sights set on growing dual practices in her hometown of Kingsville, Ont.
Dr. Abby Jakob opened EYES Dr. Abby Jakob Optometrist in 2018 followed by BRIGHT Eye Spa + Medical Aesthetics in 2023. She focuses not only on healthy eyesight for her patients, but overall eye aesthetics with treatments available at the medical spa next door. ›› Read more
The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre highlights businesses in the community that have opened within the last six months, relocated or have been purchased. Want to be included? Email us to submit your listing.
Windsor and Essex County is home to a new generation of entrepreneurs and change-makers who are capturing hearts and minds with innovative ideas and unwavering determination.›› Read more
Summer Company prepares another group to take business dreams to next level
Aug. 31, 2023 | Windsor Star
Inspiration for a business can be found in unusual places or it can be sitting on your dresser or hanging on your wall, as was the case for Pawfect Portrait founder Hannah Simons.›› Read more
2024 Business Excellence Awards nominations open
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards.›› Read more
National youth robotics competition aims to empower and inspire next generation
Aug. 6, 2023 | windsor.ctvnews.ca
A new to Windsor national robotics competition for youth took place this weekend at the University of Windsor where 16 teams of students aged 6-10 showed off what they’ve learned over the last three months.›› Read more
Java jolt
Aug. 1, 2023 | windsorbusiness.net
Windsor-based Montañeros Coffee continues to grow, now sold in more than 40 retail outlets across Ontario and being shipped across Canada and abroad as online orders pour in. ›› Read more
DMS grants available for a limited time
Digital Main Street's Digital Transformation Grants provide qualifying brick-and-mortar small businesses with a digital assessment, online training and a one-time $2,500 grant to implement their Digital Transformation Plan. Start the application process by Sept. 30 to receive funding this year.›› Learn more
Booster Loan
Community Futures Essex Countyin support of its ecosystem partners is offering a $10,000 booster loan to eligible clients of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre who are interested in starting or growing a business in Essex County. ›› Learn more
New incentives for hiring an apprentice
Financial incentives of up to $20,000 and other support is available to employers to help address the shortage of construction and manufacturing skilled trades workers in Ontario. ›› Learn more
Applications open for FedDev Ontario funding
Funding is available for businesses to grow, innovate, and diversify so they can launch new products, compete in a changing marketplace, or reach new customers. Applications are being accepted until Nov. 7. ›› Learn more
Tecumseh Mall pop-up shop
Tecumseh Mall is looking to feature a small business or startup from the Windsor-Essex community for a pop-up shop during the 2023 holiday season. The selected business or startup will receive free retail space valued at over $10,000. ›› Learn more
In partnership with:
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, 119 Chatham St. W, Unit 100, Windsor, ON N9A 5M7, Canada, 519-253-6900
