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Essex Home Hardware Wins Walter J. Hachborn Store Of The Year Award

Home Hardware Stores Limited proudly announced the recipients of the annual Proud of My Home Achievement Awards at the 2025 Homecoming event in Toronto. The highest honour of the evening, the Walter J. Hachborn Store of the Year Award, was presented to Essex Home Hardware Building Centre in Essex, Ontario. The Store of the Year […]

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NextStar Energy Workers Ratify Historic First Collective Agreement

Unifor members at NextStar Energy have voted 88% in favour of ratifying their first collective agreement, marking a historic milestone for workers at Canada’s first large-scale electric vehicle battery cell manufacturing facility. “Bargaining a first collective agreement is never easy, and this one took place in an exceptionally difficult economic and political […]

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Trump Policies Stall Honda EV Investment, Threaten Canadian Auto Jobs

Honda’s decision to stall a $15 billion electric vehicle supply chain in Ontario is the latest blow to Canadian autoworkers, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating attacks on the EV sector and cross-border auto trade continue to put Canadian jobs at risk. “Trump’s rollback of EV policies and his punishing tariffs on Canadian-made vehicles are killing jobs […]

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Dairy Freez, The Grove, Others Win At ‘Best of Windsor Essex’ Awards

Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island has announced the winners of the 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards as voted at bestofwindsoressex.ca. Now in its 10th year, the Best Of Windsor Essex Award have honoured over 525 local businesses, attractions and events since its inception. “We are excited to be able to announce the winners of […]

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Canadian Innovation Helps More Growers Produce Local Strawberries

With locally-grown produce becoming a top priority, a new Canadian-made strawberry growing system is helping more growers meet the demand. The A.M.A. Strawberry Growing System is a professional-grade gutter system built for small-scale production. Developed in partnership between A.M.A. Horticulture Inc. and Growtec, it is a first-of-its-kind solution for growers […]

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Chamber of Commerce and Invest WindsorEssex Launch Windsor-Essex ETTF

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce and Invest WindsorEssex are announcing the establishment of the Windsor-Essex Economic Trade Task Force (Windsor-Essex ETTF). This initiative brings together local businesses, leaders, and community stakeholders to serve as a unified voice for economic development and trade in the Windsor-Essex region. In light of […]

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Uptown Leamington BIA Annual General Meeting Set For October 17

The Leamington Uptown Business Improvement Area (BIA) Board of Management represents over 200 businesses in the BIA defined area. The mandate of the BIA is to develop the uptown core through beautification, maintenance, and promotion. Members of the Uptown Leamington Business Improvement Area are invited to attend the upcoming Annual General Meeting on Thursday, […]

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Businesses Ask For Extension To Forgivable Portion Of CEBA

Small businesses that took out a Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) loan have just over 60 days to repay the loan while securing the forgivable portion of up to $20,000, and many are worried they won’t be able to meet the January 18, 2024, deadline. If government doesn’t extend the repayment deadline, there will be […]

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BBB Tip: Shop Safe And Shop Smart This Holiday Season

The 2023 holiday shopping season promises to be an unpredictable one.  High inflation rates and increased prices of consumer goods are already throwing a wrench into holiday shopping. Electronics, toys, and other products will be (or already are) in short supply, and retailers are struggling to staff up as the shopping season nears. Just like in 2022, […]

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Nominations for 2024 Business Excellence Awards Now Open

Since 1990, the Business Excellence Awards has recognized the achievements and successful contributions of business leaders and organizations in Windsor-Essex County. Nominations for the 2024 Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards are now open! Businesses or individuals do not need to be Chamber Members to qualify, and multiple (different) submissions […]

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Student Entrepreneurs Showcase Their Small Businesses

A new crop of young entrepreneurs was recognized for launching small businesses in Windsor-Essex. On August 29, 2923, 12 student entrepreneurs, their families, program facilitators and mentors gathered to celebrate the conclusion of the 2023 Summer Company program at the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) in Windsor. Full-time students, aged 15-29, received […]

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Unifor Detroit Three Members Deliver Strike Mandate

Unifor members at Ford Motor Company, General Motors and Stellantis have delivered overwhelming strike mandates, authorizing their bargaining committees to take job action, if needed, to achieve fair collective agreements with the Detroit Three (D3). “Canadian autoworkers have sent a strong message to D3 automakers that they are united behind our bargaining […]

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Allegra Kingsville Announces New Location To Better Serve Customers

Local Print and Marketing Provider Moves Location to Better Serve Customers Allegra Kingsville, a leading print and marketing services provider, has recently relocated to a new nearby facility in order to enhance its visibility and service capabilities. The new location, conveniently situated at 1589 County Road 34, allows Allegra Kingsville […]

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Convoy Technologies to Open New Factory in Windsor-Essex

Provider of Cameras and Other Equipment for Commercial Vehicles Nearshores Manufacturing Convoy Technologies, INC. announced its intent on Thursday to establish a new manufacturing facility in Windsor-Essex, Ontario. “If the pandemic has taught us one thing,” Convoy Technologies’ President Ron Harker said, “it is that having control over your supply […]

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Ridder Serves Growing Industry From New Leamington Office

The thriving greenhouse industry in Southwestern Ontario is accompanied by challenges of changing legislations, water availability, labor shortages and corporate social responsibility. Responding to the increasing demand for effective solutions that support growers in making their production more sustainable, Ridder Canada moved into a new and larger location in Leamington, […]

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United States Cox Enterprises Makes Strategic Investment in Mucci Farms

Cox Enterprises has announced a significant strategic investment in Mucci Farms which expands Cox’s controlled environment agriculture (CEA) business through a greater variety of sustainably grown produce and enhanced geographic reach. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Cox Enterprises is a global company with $20 billion in annual revenues and brands that […]

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Mastronardi Produce Celebrates Flavor Nation and 13 Years as Best Managed Company

Mastronardi Produce is thrilled to announce it has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for the 13th year in a row. The company is a fourth-generation family-owned business and embraces an employee-driven culture. “We dedicate this achievement to our employees who truly drive our success as a company,” President and CEO of Mastronardi Produce Paul Mastronardi said. […]

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Invest WindsorEssex Unveils Virtual Cross-Border Test Track

Invest WindsorEssex hosts Minister Jaczek to unveil Canada’s first virtual international border crossing for CAV technology testing WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONTARIO (April 21, 2022) – Today, Invest WindsorEssex (IWE), the lead economic development organization for the Windsor-Essex region, hosted the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) and […]

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Local Post-secondary Institutions Preparing for New Battery Plant

Windsor-Essex’s post secondary institutions are preparing for the new LG Energy Solutions and Stellantis battery plant The University of Windsor, St. Clair College and Invest WindsorEssex have discussed types of programs and skill sets LG Energy Solutions needs to staff its joint venture battery plant in Windsor-Essex with Stellantis. Officials from both post-secondary institutions said they […]

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Ontario Secures Largest Auto Investment in Province’s History

LG Energy Solution and Stellantis investing in Windsor for province’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing plant WINDSOR — With the support of the Ontario, federal and municipal governments, LG Energy Solution and automaker Stellantis are joining forces to build the province’s first large-scale electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing plant. The joint […]

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Ontario Helping More Young People Start Careers in Skilled Trades

Province investing in pre-apprenticeship programs and hundreds of innovative training projects across Ontario LONDON — The Ontario government is working for workers by expanding its investment in pre-apprenticeship training to a record $28 million, providing more young people with the training they need to launch rewarding careers in the skilled […]

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Invest WindsorEssex Launches New Key Industry Database

Invest WindsorEssex launches new key industry database to highlight local capabilities and increase global market reach WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONTARIO (March 9, 2022) – Today, Invest WindsorEssex (IWE), the lead economic development organization for the Windsor-Essex region, launched a new key sector database, Source WindsorEssex. This B2B database highlights the capabilities and products of […]

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Do You Qualify for the Ontario Small Business Relief Grant?

The Ontario Small Business Relief Grant provides a one-time payment of $10,000 to eligible small businesses that have been required to close indoor operations as a result of the province’s modified Step 2 restrictions that came into effect on January 5, 2022. Learn more here: https://www.app.grants.gov.on.ca/osbrg/#/ Applications accepted until March […]

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Invest WindsorEssex partners with Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex

Invest WindsorEssex partners with Habitat for Humanity Windsor-Essex to support first-of-its-kind in Canada housing project WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONTARIO (Feb. 28, 2022) – Today, Invest WindsorEssex (IWE), the lead economic development organization for the Windsor-Essex region, showcased the simulated design of a 3D printed home as part of a first of its kind […]

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Ontario Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab

Province Invests in Windsor Electric Vehicle Battery Innovation Lab to Boost Regional Economy Ontario supports an $18.5 million surge in Southwestern Ontario economy with $1.5 million Regional Development Program investment WINDSOR – The Ontario government is supporting an $18.5 million investment by auto parts manufacturer Ventra Group to help strengthen […]

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Province Invests in Leading Southwestern Ontario Manufacturers

Province Invests in Leading Southwestern Ontario Manufacturers to Boost Regional Economy Ontario supports more than $44 million surge into the Windsor-area economy with over $2 million Regional Development Program investment WINDSOR – The Ontario government is supporting an investment of more than $44 million by three leading southwestern Ontario companies […]

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Leamington’s Reinvent This Space Competition Returns

Leamington, ON, November 23, 2021 — The Municipality of Leamington, in partnership with the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, a division of Invest WindsorEssex, is pleased to announce the return of the Reinvent This Space competition for the second year in uptown Leamington. Reinvent This Space is a business recruitment initiative that encourages and inspires participants […]

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Ortaliza Urban Farms Launches Kingsville’s First Vertical Farm Store

Ortaliza Urban Farms – Launches a New Vertical Farm Store the First-Of-Its-Kind in the Heart of Canada’s Greenhouse Agriculture Sector – Kingsville, Ontario  Windsor-Essex, Ontario Canada, March 19th, 2021– Today, Ortaliza Urban Farms announced a new option to the  Windsor-Essex region for those looking to order up the freshest of […]