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Need To Know What’s Going On? Our New Online Calendar Can Help! By Deborah Jones Biz X magazine has always been a huge community supporter and promoter of local events. And once again we’re increasing our event coverage to be bigger and better than ever before! As I discussed with you last issue, we have completely overhauled our website and one of the new features is our online events calendar. Really what we have done is expanded our “Dates to Remember” column that has appeared in each issue of Biz X since the beginning, 19 years ago. But, now it has evolved as an online presence to allow for additional events which could have missed the print deadline. So, how does it work? All you have to do is visit the home page of BizXmagazine.com and on the right hand side you’ll see the calendar with a quick snapshot of the next five upcoming events. To access the calendar view, simply click EVENTS on the main toolbar and from there
all the current month’s events will appear. If you’re on your cell phone we have specifically optimized the Biz X mobile site to be your “Go-To Events Calendar.” All you need to do is speak or type “Biz X Events” into your mobile device and you’ll be connected to the very latest in Windsor Essex concerts, galas, trade shows, fundraisers and networking meetings. Since there are tons of events going on at any given time, we have organized them into three main categories so you can quickly and easily view events that fit what you are looking for. They are . . . 1. Entertainment — This category lets you know all the fun things going on in Windsor-Essex. Great for last minute ideas when you’re out for dinner and looking for something to do after, such as concerts, shows and festivals. 2. Business — This contains everything business related in Windsor-Essex like
networking nights, grand openings, business seminars etc. 3. Community — Here you will find tons of great community events such as galas, crafts shows, art openings, fundraisers, pasta nights, and local walks/runs. So next time you’re sitting around wondering what’s going on tonight or this weekend, just visit the Biz X Events Calendar! (Note: game schedules for area sporting teams and golf tournaments found on InPlaymagazine.com). For organizers, please submit your events for consideration on the website by emailing a press release to: info@bizxmagazine.com. You may also include a jpeg if you like, but be sure to include a photo credit. To be considered for the print issue in the “Dates To Remember” column submit your event at least six weeks in advance and include WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW MUCH (follow the format found on Page 16 of every issue). To help you write a well formatted press release we have included a “Press Release 101” article on BizXmagazine.com on our “Resources” page. It has complete information and tips to help you write an outstanding press release. The better your press release, the better the chance media outlets will pick up the story. I look forward to seeing you at an area event soon!
24th Annual 2016 Recipients Beverly Clarke
Friday, April 1, 2016
Developmental Services Worker Executive Director Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor Essex County Windsor, Ontario
Alumni Skyline Room St. Clair College Centre for the Arts 201 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Ontario Reception: 6:15 p.m. Dinner: 7:00 p.m.
Vincent DelDuca
Food Service Management Certified Chef de Cuisine Windsor, Ontario
Cash Bar • Vegetarian meals available upon request
Tickets $60.00 • Tables of 8 or 10 available For Tickets Call (519) 972-2747
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Veronica Friesen
Civil Engineering Technologist Senior Conservation and Energy Management Program Coordinator (retired) EnWin Utilities Windsor, Ontario
Tony Haddad
Business Administration, Marketing Chief Administrative Officer Town of Tecumseh, Ontario
Mary Wilk
Nursing Professor & Coordinator, Nursing & Personal Support Worker Programs Fanshawe College London, Ontario
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