Entrepreneurs, business owners and community partners from across Windsor-Essex attended the Small Business Summit yesterday for a dynamic day of learning, networking and inspiration. Hosted by the Windsor Essex Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre, a division of Invest WindsorEssex, and presented by the Toronto-Dominion Bank, the Small Business Summit […]
General Motors’ announcement that production of the BrightDrop electric delivery van will cease at the CAMI Assembly Plant in Ingersoll, Ontario is the latest casualty of the Trump administration’s dangerous and destabilizing auto policies. “The reality is that CAMI was hit from both directions by Trump as he aggressively acted to […]
Essex company Unconquered Wine Tours has signed a deal with Hapag-Lloyd to provide Lloyd’s luxury Great Lakes cruise ship fleet with premier wine tours. This is an exclusive service for passengers while the ships are alongside the port of Windsor, Ontario. The deal requires Hapag-Lloyd to shuttle three separate wine […]
Unifor’s concerns on the security of Canadian auto jobs were driven home yesterday as Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion to expand production in the United States market, including the shift of Jeep production slated for the Brampton Assembly Plant to an Illinois plant. “Canadian auto jobs are being […]
Community Futures Essex County marked a major milestone recently with a celebration honouring 30 years of fostering rural economic development, by supporting entrepreneurs and small- and medium-sized businesses to start, grow, and thrive. Since 1995, Community Futures Essex County has invested more than $15 million to help over 247 businesses […]
Eligible frontline operations employees across Canada will benefit from increased hourly wages, guaranteed raises, and paid career development opportunities. New Employee Prime Benefit gives frontline employees access to full suite of Prime services at no extra cost. Amazon is ramping up for the holidays by announcing plans to hire more than […]
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 […]
Unifor members and local and national leaders joined supporters for a rally today outside Titan Tool & Die in Windsor after the company escalated its lockout of the plant’s veteran workers, removing equipment and raw materials from its Canadian facility, a move the union says signals production shifting to the U.S. “Shame […]
Unifor, on Tuesday, confirmed plans that Stellantis will return the Windsor Assembly Plant to a three shift operation in the first quarter of 2026 and that General Motors has delayed plans to cut the third shift at the Oshawa Assembly Plant until at least January 30, 2026, validating the union’s […]
The new feature offers simplicity, affordability, and added protections for Canadian sellers shipping across borders On August 25, 20205 eBay, Inc. announced today the launch of eBay International Shipping (eIS) in Canada, building on over 25 years of success helping Canadians access global markets. This represents the first expansion of […]
Minth Group Ltd enters joint venture with one of the world’s largest Japanese Tier One automotive suppliers Building on its nearly $300-million initial investment, Minth Group Ltd. is launching the next phase of its North American growth strategy through a transformative joint venture with AISIN Corporation, a globally recognized Tier […]
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 […]
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 […]
With youth unemployment at 14.1% nationwide, skill-building jobs are a hot ticket in a competitive labour market McDonald’s Canada and its independent franchisees are looking for new employees—some 20,000 of them—to help handle the summer rush, especially as more Canadians are planning road trips to explore our country. This announcement comes on […]
Windsor, Ont. is welcoming a nearly $300-million investment by Minth Group, a Canadian owned global leader in the manufacturing of exterior and structural automotive parts. Together with representatives from the Province of Ontario and the City of Windsor, Minth Group announced the construction of a 379,415 sq. ft. manufacturing plant, […]
Stellantis has responded to the imposition of a 25% auto tariff with the temporary layoff of thousands of Unifor Local 444 members at Windsor Assembly Plant and additional layoffs in Mexico and at U.S. facilities. “Unifor warned that U.S. tariffs would hurt auto workers almost immediately and in this case the layoffs […]
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 […]
Are you passionate about history, culture, and community engagement? Willistead Manor Inc. is seeking dedicated volunteers to join its board of directors. This is your chance to be part of shaping the future of historic Willistead Manor in Walkerville! As a member of this advisory board, you will play a key role […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island is pleased to announce the 243 finalists across 48 awards in our 10th Annual Best of Windsor Essex. The awards celebrate the best places to go and things to do in the region, as voted on by locals. The public are invited to cast their […]
Rejuvenation for your body & mind! This year, Kingsville welcomed a fresh face to the wellness and beauty industry with the opening of Blush & Bloom Rejuvenation Inc. Founded by Sara Bergeron, a passionate entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing health and self-care, the business offers a range of rejuvenation treatments tailored […]
Canada has an opportunity to change the way it taxes businesses and in doing so, could vastly improve the country’s attractiveness for investment, improving economic growth and raising living standards for Canadian workers, finds a new study published today by the Fraser Institute, an independent, non-partisan Canadian public policy think-tank. […]
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, […]
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, SK Cornerstone unveiled its new truck trailer, revealing the Town of Kingsville’s new tourism asset featuring local business owner and resident Jessica Muzzin as its model. The truck drives routes across Canada and the USA and will showcase Kingsville as a prime destination for visitors […]
If you’ve taken a stroll down Division Street South in Kingsville in the last month, you would have come across an exciting new storefront, Gluten Free Pantry. The company, which started in June 2021 with a dedicated gluten free kitchen, previously offered its products through Facebook and Instagram. In the […]
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 […]
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, […]
Cedar Valley, a Tecumseh, Ont.-based pita chips manufacturer, has accepted a million-dollar deal with the Dragons. Co-owners Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel pitched their pita chips business to investors on the October 29th episode of Dragons’ Den on CBC. The mother and son duo initially asked the panel for an investment […]
Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing will create 30 good-paying jobs The Ontario government is welcoming a $15 million investment by Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Ltd., a global manufacturer of mid- to large-size molds used in several sectors, including the automotive sector. This investment will help the company adopt new technology to […]
As of September 5 we would like to welcome Barry O. Wilson to CSA as a Senior Manager. Barry is passionate about helping individuals, entrepreneurs and owner managed companies with their finance, accounting and tax planning needs. Barry has over 25 years of assurance and tax experience serving many clients […]
One of the biggest electric vehicle (EV) battery plants in the world, NextStar Energy, begins hiring workers for its Windsor-Essex battery plant in the month of August. The Windsor plant will directly employ 2,500 workers once fully operational in 2023. It is initially seeking 130 employees to start. Thirty people […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Dr. Maxwell Abraham and his team’s innovative service, affordable braces and Invisalign solutions, and expertise are now locally available to families of all ages. Abraham Orthodontics has opened a new state-of-the-art facility at 729 St. Clair in Chatham-Kent, their second location since launching in Leamington in 2016. “We are so […]
Melo LLP, a leading audit, tax and advisory firm in Southwestern Ontario providing comprehensive financial, legal and business services, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Richard Paul Lanoue C.P.A. Professional Corporation, a trusted accounting office that has served the Windsor region for more than 30 years. “This acquisition is […]
There’s still time to nominate deserving local community members to receive essential heating or cooling equipment and installations at no cost as part of the Lennox annual Feel The Love program Lennox is welcoming nominations for its annual Feel The Love program now until August 31. For the 14th year […]
Zellers is on a roll! The next 21 Zellers pop-ups within Hudson’s Bay will open by August 11, spanning five provinces and almost all in new markets. The pop-ups serve as strategic market tests to determine future Zellers store locations. Showcasing a curated assortment of quality, value and design-led Zellers merchandise, […]
Deal is Reached: Construction on Stellantis and LG Energy Solution Canadian Gigafactory Resumes NextStar Energy is the first large scale, electric vehicle battery plant in Canada with production planned to launch in 2024 and an annual production capacity in excess of 45 gigawatt hours All involved parties are now firmly […]
The recently released Canadian Cyber Threat Intelligence Annual Report shows how the Canadian cyber threat landscape has shifted radically in the last year. Changes to the threat landscape have been further fuelled by increasing geopolitical tensions, fluctuating economic conditions and rapid digitization in the wake of the pandemic. Eleven per […]
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 […]
Automotive parts manufacturer, Magna International, announced it will invest $6 million in its Windsor mechatronics plant as part of a wide-ranging $470-million package to expand its Ontario operations and add more than 1,000 jobs across the province. The company will use its existing Twin Oaks Drive facility in east Windsor for the new […]
As a PSW with a love for art and an appreciation for the beauty industry, starting her own mobile esthetics business felt like the natural next step for Heaven Cooper. Earlier this month, Heaven took the plunge and Purple Vixen Beauty Mobile Spa went from a business plan to reality. […]
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 […]
Kingsville is a great place to live. Whether your family roots are generational or you’re a new resident, our town has a lot to offer its citizens. This point came across loud and clear this week when the winners of the Best of Windsor Essex Awards were announced. Kingsville businesses […]
Windsor, ON – March 28, 2023 – On Wednesday, March 29, Windsor-based not for-profit Build a Dream will be facilitating a mass recruitment and career exploration event with pipeline and energy company Enbridge Gas. The organizations will welcome hundreds of participants across Canada to explore employment at Enbridge in the […]
The Municipality of Leamington is seeking operators of food vehicles to provide services at its waterfront on the Pedestrian Pier from May 19, 2023 to September 30, 2023, but excluding August 25, 2023 to August 27, 2023. The Pedestrian Pier includes a public area with lounge chairs and picnic tables […]
Provider of Cameras and Other Equipment for Commercial Vehicles Nearshores Manufacturing March 14, 2023 – 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 […]
With just a few months of retirement under her belt, Rosa Basile-Marrello found herself wondering how to maintain balance as the pandemic was kicking into high gear. As she spent more time in the kitchen creating meals for her family, she found that the activity of inventing new dishes kept […]
Kristin Ives, Curator/Education Coordinator at the Essex Region Conservation Authority was named as President of the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) at its Annual Meeting on November 2. She has served on the OHS Board since 2013, most recently, as its Vice President. “I am honoured to have been elected as […]
Mitchell Bookkeeping Services was launched in July 2022 by business owner, Ivy-Mikelle Mitchell. A series of health issues led Ivy-Mikelle down the path to setting up her own business in order to find the work flexibility she needed and to build a better life for her and her daughter. The […]
New jobs will be created with two expansion projects in Kingsville The Ontario government is supporting more than $11 million in investments by two companies in Kingsville to boost local manufacturing and create 29 new good-paying jobs. As part of those investments, the government is providing each company with $500,000 […]
Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP, of Leamington is pleased to announce the admission to partnership of Derrick Rogers, CPA, CA, BComm. Derrick has been with the firm since 2012 and his new role reflects the dedication that Derrick has shown to both our clients and our firm. Derrick graduated […]
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, […]
In June of this year, Paige Romberg and Alex Leite came together to introduce Creative Mode Arts & Play Centre to Kingsville and the surrounding communities. Armed with a love of the arts and a passion for teaching, they were inspired to create a space where children can feel free to […]
Dr. Maxwell and Christen Abraham were joined by Chatham Mayor Darrin Canniff at a ground-breaking ceremony for Abraham Orthodontics on July 22, 2022. They have long desired to expand their impressive orthodontic services and facilities to Chatham-Kent. After six years of serving Chatham-Kent families from their homegrown Leamington location, they […]
Mastronardi Produce is proud to announce the addition of Longvine Growing Co. to its ever-growing US network. Flavorful SUNSET® products will now be grown in a 28-acre greenhouse in Mona, Utah owned by Equilibrium Capital. The high-tech lit facility will be operated by The Utah Greenhouse Company. Utah becomes the eighth local producing […]
In 2020, while working at Windsor Regional Hospital, Kingsville native Derrick Wigle decided to take the leap and turn his passion for woodworking into business. Recognizing that starting a business during the pandemic would present many obstacles, he felt he needed to do something he truly enjoyed. Like many entrepreneurs, […]
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 […]
Applications are currently open until May 23, 2022. Are you a student between 15 and 29 years old with a great business idea? Are you ready to try your hand at entrepreneurship? The Summer Company program of the Province of Ontario may be just what you’re looking for! The Summer […]
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. […]
Stellantis announces plans to invest another $3.6 billion Canadian to secure the future of its Windsor and Brampton assembly plants This region has long been the engine powering Canada’s automotive sector and today’s multi-billion-dollar announcement ensures that proud legacy will continue into the future by creating thousands of well-paying jobs […]
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 […]
Even You is owned and operated by Felishia Ferguson, Registered BioEnergetic Practitioner R. BIE., and Registered Holistic Nutritionist R.H.N. It was established in 2022. If you are looking for a safe, holistic, non-invasive approach to improving or regaining your health and wellness, BioEnergetics is a tried and true option! This week, […]
A taste of Ghana, one bite at a time. Zuleeats started as a pandemic project that grew into so much more. Zule Ankamah had always been passionate about cooking and hospitality. While on layoff from the Caesars Windsor Casino due to the pandemic, her children suggested she start an Instagram […]
Fresh Food, Family Focused! All natural, simple, and fresh, yet always delicious. This is what Cedar Valley Selections has been striving for since it was established by a mother and son duo, Ameen and Surria Fadel, in 2017. At the time, Ameen Fadel was a 16-year-old high school student, inspired […]
Third increase in one year will be effective October 1, 2022 TORONTO – Ontario is working for workers by raising the general minimum wage to $15.50 per hour, starting October 1, 2022. This eight per cent increase over one year will help workers keep up with rising costs and inflation. […]
Government of Canada invests over $2.5 million to support Windsor businesses impacted by illegal blockade Support to help over 200 Windsor businesses recover as they reopen following Ambassador Bridge blockade The illegal blockade that shutdown the Ambassador Bridge hurt local businesses in Windsor. Many of these small businesses were forced […]
After a long wait, the winners of the 7th Annual Best of Windsor Essex Awards were finally announced yesterday and Kingsville businesses came in strong! Among the winners this year are Pelee Island Winery, Jack’s Gastropub, Walnut Grove Bed & Breakfast, Leisure Lake RV Resort, Dairy Freez, Kingsville Golf & […]
Attitude of Gratitude was established in 2019 by Mackenzie Jalalpoor. The opportunity presented itself to her after she took over for a local group fitness boot camp (AXFIT). They decided it would be best if she came up with her own name and logo. This is really what sparked the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Munday Body Care is a family-owned business that specializes in handmade soaps and natural skincare products. All are inspired by rich and nourishing ingredients, rooted in self-care traditions from Southeast Asia and the Aussie bushland. They formulate their products with a focus on the healing benefits of these unique wholesome […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Please join the Kingsville BIA in welcoming one of our newest members: Well Life Chiropractic. Dr. Chantel LeClair is currently accepting new patients for all chiropractic needs. Since opening her own practice in October 2021, Dr. LeClair also provides treatments that focus on pregnancy, postpartum and pediatrics. Helping women feel […]
Acorn and Oak Coffee Company was established on January 7th, 2020 by a husband and wife team, David and Rachel Aziz. They figured it would be slow going since they were both still working full time but then the world shut down, and suddenly they had time to focus on […]
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 […]
Ready. Set. Bake! I had the opportunity to interview Hanlu Li and Dominik Skrzypek, the founders of Ani & Fabi Baking Kits. Established in Windsor in 2017, Ani & Fabi was the first baking kit subscription box in Canada! If you have a sweet tooth you’ll love these delicious baking […]
Trade Accelerator Program The World Trade Centre Toronto, in partnership with the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to host a Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) for Windsor-Essex companies beginning on March 9, 2022. This innovative and award-winning program is specifically designed to help small- to medium-sized enterprises leverage sales […]
It’s a great day to officially welcome a new business to town! Mayor Santos and members of Council were pleased to cut the grand opening ribbon at the new Tim Hortons on Road 2 & Division North this morning. What a beautiful set-up with so many creative “Canadian” touches. Welcome to […]
The pandemic has caused an unprecedented shift to remote work. A consequence of this shift is that workers are feeling more disconnected from their employers than ever before. A recent Angus Reid poll found that roughly one in five Canadians would rather quit their jobs than return to the office. […]
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 […]
Business Unboxed: Vincent & Jules Get ready to add some pep to your entryway step! Vincent & Jules was established in 2018 when Jocelyn Ducedre, a Windsor resident, trialed (and also error-ed) designing and creating doormats as gifts for her friends and family. Word spread and she quickly started making […]
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 […]
Join the Kingsville BIA in welcoming one of our newest members: GPAR, Golf Performance and Rehab Canada. GPAR is located at Kingsville Golf & Country Club, and is one of the first Golf and Performance Rehab centers to office services inside of a Golf and Country Club. They officially opened […]
The partners and staff of Hicks, MacPherson, Iatonna & Driedger LLP would like to congratulate our 3 successful first-time writers, Stephen Brush, Christine Policella and Luke Towle on the completion of the 2021 Common Final Examination. They have all been managing their work and professional schooling over the last year […]
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 […]
Established in 1995 by owner Sylvia Koczerzuk, Walkabout Canine Consulting helps new dog owners to raise and train their puppies and dogs to be well-mannered in the real world. Kingsville Times spoke with Sylvia to find out more about her love of dogs, and her experience launching and running her […]
Hawksview Honey, established in 2017, is owned and operated by siblings Dale Wright and Donna Rivard, and their respective spouses, Kimberlene Wright and Keith Rivard. This week, the Kingsville Times spoke with Donna to learn more about this local business that focuses on promoting a natural approach to farming, gardening […]
Mary Beth Little is the owner of The Little Cider Company located in Harrow, Ontario. She has found making cider to be a natural extension of the family farm. Her ciders are all made from 100% Ontario dessert and heritage apples and farm-fresh produce that have been grown and tended on […]
Kingsville Dairy Queen This week, The Kingsville Times had the pleasure of speaking with Kurt and Kate, the owners of the new Dairy Queen in Kingsville. Given this is their third Dairy Queen in Ontario, a smooth grand opening and well-run restaurant is sure to be the order of the […]
Video created by Digital Voodoo Media For businesses looking for ways to improve the effectiveness of their online advertising campaign, look no further. Digital Voodoo Media, located right here in Kingsville, is ready to launch you into the realm of online video advertising. Originally established in 1998 as Tracker Productions […]
The Vintage Grape After experiencing a wonderful stay on a houseboat in Key West, Florida, Brian McGinty knew right away that this would be a great innovation for the beautiful wine region back home. He took this bold idea and and ran with it, and in 2018 he made it […]
Jordan Scott-Trepanier is the Director of the Estate of Health Holistic Wellness Centre & Yoga Studio. She and her mother Heather Scott are co-owners of this new undertaking which sprang into being from their vision for the people of Kingsville and surrounding area. They believed that our community would benefit […]
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 […]
Lydia Joy Palmer’s Etsy page describes her art as “Illustrations of all things Nature and Geek.” Sounds intriguing. On her Facebook page she is noted as an artist and graphic designer. Lydia is all that and more. This lady wears a lot of hats in her one-woman business. She opened […]
Chris Miller moved to Canada about three years ago with plans to open F45 Training Kingsville. He had seen F45 first-hand in Australia. The fitness franchise originated there in 2012. He also knew that they had recently entered the North American market. Chris had seen for himself that F45 in […]