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Local Women in Entrepreneurship and
Women in STEM Network Launched
A group of local not-for-profit organizations has joined together to launch RISE – a network of organizations that are empowering women in entrepreneurship and women in STEM in Windsor-Essex County.
Led by Nicole Anderson, Program Director, Women’s Entrepreneurship Strategy and supported by Sabrina DeMarco, Executive Director, Small Business Centre, RISE has been established to create a suite of services available to women by amalgamating resources available in the Windsor-Essex region through a user-friendly interface.
Anderson, DeMarco, and founding partners: WindsorEssex Small Business Centre; WEtech Alliance; EPICentre; Build A Dream; WorkForce WindsorEssex; and Windsor Essex Capital Angel Network; all share one common goal for RISE – increase representation in, and leadership roles for women in STEM and entrepreneurship, in the region and in Canada. Read More
Each month, the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre highlights clients and entrepreneurs that have recently opened their business. Want to to be included? Email SBC for more information.
Green Bean Cafe to Donate Portion of Sales to Windsor Non-Profits
WindsoriteDOTca | Anna Millerman
The Green Bean Café is launching an initiative to raise funds and awareness for local community organizations throughout the year.
Starting this month, the Monthly Community Support Systems will see 10% of the sale of every coffee or grilled cheese sandwich (traditional or vegan) purchased donated to a featured organization of the month.
Is a career in emerging technologies in your future? Do you own a technology business and need support to grow?
WES is a whole-of-government approach to helping women grow their businesses through access to financing, talent, networks and expertise. Learn more
Digital Main Street (DMS)
A program that helps main street businesses achieve digital transformation.
The DMS program is built around an online learning platform, structured training programs, and our Digital Service Squad, a team of highly trained recent graduates who help main street businesses grow and manage their business through the adoption of digital tools and technology. Learn more
Starter Company Plus
A program that provides entrepreneurs with the resources and knowledge they need to start, purchase or grow their own business.
If you have an idea for a business, or you’re currently running a great business and need assistance to grow it – Starter Company Plus incubation program is here to help! Learn more
Summer Company
Transform great ideas into a real business and work for the best boss ever this summer. YOU.
Summer Company is an Ontario government program that provides young people with the resources and knowledge they need to start a new summer business. Learn More
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