Business Briefs March/April 2019

MAR/APR 2019 | VOLUME 52 | No.3-4

BUSINESS

BRIEFS

29th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS SMALL COMPANY OF THE YEAR FINALISTS From left to right: Julie Fader, Head of the Class; Sara Ducharme & Dan LoMedico, Macro Foods Inc.; Tia Nicoletti & Joe Jelasic, Windsor Circus School

BEA Finalists

OHS Legislation Tracker

OCC Policy Resolution

WINDSOR-ESSEX REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - Leading The Business Community For Creating Regional Economic Prosperity

BUSINESS

BRIEFS March / April 2019 Volume 52

STAFF

CONTENTS Greeting from the President and Chair

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OCC Resolution

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Business Excellence Awards

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Event Pictures

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Rakesh Naidu President & CEO rnaidu@windsoressexchamber.org X222

Wendy Bretz Communications Coordinator & Executive Assistant wbretz@windsoressexchamber.org X228

Sherri Gowman Director of Sales & Marketing sgowman@windsoressexchamber.org X223

Caitlin Hildenbrand Assistant to the Director of Sales & Marketing childenbrand@windsoressexchamber.org X230

OHS Legislation Tracker

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Membership

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New Start-Ups

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Barbara Malmberg Director of Events bmalmberg@windsoressexchamber.org X231

Marina Poljak Event Coordinator mpoljak@windsoressexchamber.org X221

Kathleen Westlake Accounting and Finance Administrator kwestlake@windsoressexchamber.org X227

“The mission of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is to contribute directly to our members’ success.”

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2575 Ouellette Place Windsor, ON N8X 1L9

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Tel: 519-966-3696 Fax: 519-966-0603 info@windsoressexchamber.org www.windsoressexchamber.org

Advertising Sales - adsales@windsoressexchamber.org The WERCC may choose to generate revenue from many discount programs and services being provided.

Twitter @WERCofC

Instagram @windsoressexchamber

Greeting from the President & CEO and Chair Dear WERCC Members and Friends, It has been my great pleasure to meet many of you at various WERCC events since I started as President and CEO in December. I thoroughly enjoyed the Multiple Business Holiday Party, meeting many young professionals at the Emerging Leaders event, and hearing more details on the businesses presented at the Breakfast Express Networking event. I am anticipating meeting many more of you at upcoming events.

In January, the Chamber hosted a Gold Circle exclusive dinner with MP Todd Smith – Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. The topics around the table included talent retention, USMCA, the skills gap, red tape and regulations, corporate tax, hydro availability and rates, and tariffs. I was also able to meet with MP Navdeep Bains – Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and US Consulate General in Detroit Joe Comartin.

I understand the challenges faced by businesses in Windsor-Essex are many. It is my great privilege to represent our members at all levels of government, bringing awareness of these issues to those in government who can help better the Rakesh Naidu business climate in this region. An example of this is the resolution the WERCC submitted to the Ontario Chamber of President & CEO Commerce: Changes To Alcohol Retail In Ontario Needs To Support Local Industry And Jobs In The Wine And Grape Sector which addresses the import tax levied against Ontario wineries.

I have begun meeting with key stakeholders in our community and have started to develop partnerships with various organizations to add value to our members and benefit the region. I invite you to partner with us. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any thoughts or ideas that can be mutually beneficial. The WERCC is also helping members to diversify – to tap new markets. In March, the Chamber will be co-leading a trade trip to India to explore where new partnerships may be formed.

I invite you to keep up-to-date with Chamber news and events by following us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram. If you aren't currently receiving our enewsletter, please contact Wendy Bretz, Communications Coordinator. We'll be adding some new features to the enews in the coming weeks that you may find advantageous.

The Chamber is seeking to expand its Affinity Program as well as offer 'Chamber Exclusive Deals' among our members. If you are interested in learning about either of these opportunities please contact Caitlin Hildenbrand, Assistant to the Director of Sales and Marketing.

I want to take a moment to thank everyone for your kind words of support as I am adjusting to this new role. Your Jason Ilijanic encouragement is greatly appreciated. I look forward to partnering with you as we make Windsor-Essex the best place to live Chair and conduct business.

2018-2019 Ms. Beverly Becker Director

Mr. Sean Collier Director

Mr. Romeo Girardi Director

Director, Local Marketing & Special Projects Windsor Star

District Manager Windsor/Essex – Chatham/Kent Union Gas

Mr. Scott Jenkins Vice Chair**

Executive Vice President Farrow

Director of Advertising Caesars Windsor

Ms. Ann-Marie Belanger Director / Non-Voting

Ms. Sarah Dobbin Director

Mr. Carl Hooper, CPA, CA Director

Chair – ATHENA Committee VP – Sales/Marketing Empire Communications Inc.

Emerging Leaders Representative Director of Medical Division Aphria

Assurance and Advisory Partner Baker Tilly Windsor LLP

Ms. Maureen Lucas Treasurer** Entrepreneur in Residence EpiCentre, University of Windsor

Ms. Marie Campagna Vice Chair**

Ms. Shelley Fellows Director

Executive Vice President Operations / CFO Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare

Vice President Communications AIS Technologies

Mr. Jason Ilijanic Chair**

Ms. Mila Lucio Chair Elect**

Director, Commercial Services WFCU Credit Union

Chief Human Resources Officer Green Shield Canada

Partner McTague Law Firm LLP

Dr. Alfie Morgan Director Emeritus / Non-Voting Professor Emeritus of Business Administration University of Windsor

Dr. Francine Schlosser Director Professor Odette School of Business Executive Director, EPI Centre University of Windsor

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**denotes member of Executive Committee

Mr. Jeffrey MacKinnon Past Chair**

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Chamber News

OCC POLICY SUBMISSION

CHANGES TO ALCOHOL RETAIL IN ONTARIO NEEDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL INDUSTRY AND JOBS IN THE WINE AND GRAPE SECTOR As the Ontario government considers new retail for wine in the province, it is essential that the government uses this opportunity to ensure Ontario grape growers and wineries are able to grow their businesses, contribute to the provincial and regional economies and create local jobs.

Key to ensuring the future growth of the Ontario grape and wine sector is: • Eliminating the 35% import tax; • Eliminating the 6.1% retail store tax on domestically produced wine; • Ensure direct delivery of all Ontario wine to new retail opportunities; and • Not trading the current retail monopoly for a grocery led oligopoly.

Background In 2015, the Ontario wine and grape industry contributed $4.4 billion to the Ontario economy, supported 18,000 jobs, hundreds of small family-owned businesses in Ontario communities and attracted over 2.4 million tourists to wine country every year. This in itself accounted for nearly half of Canada's wine and grape industry. An average bottle of Ontario wine sold generates $29.69 of business revenue, $5.23 of tax revenue and $8.71 of wages. For every $1.00 spent on Canadian wine in Ontario, $3.95 in GDP is generated across the province.

In 2015, there were approximately 456 grape growers operating in Ontario with a combined acreage of 18,383 grape-bearing acres. There were also approximately 180 wineries in Ontario that sold over 8.3 million nine-litre equivalent cases of wine. Total winery revenue representing wine sales, wine kit sales and non-wine revenue such as merchandise, events, etc. was $562.9 million.

The wine and grape industry is a key economic driver in Ontario but is especially important to the Niagara, Lake Erie North Shore and Prince Edward County areas. Windsor-Essex County alone has 17 wineries due to its unique maritime climate which allows it to have longer sun hours and greater heat units than any other area in Canada. This unique climate contributes to the production of award-winning wines created from the finest locally grown vinifera and French hybrid wine grapes.

Ontario is already one of the most open wine jurisdictions in the world. At the LCBO, Ontario wines hold only a 24 percent market share.

Other wine producing nations around the world dominate their own market. Spain, South Africa, Argentina and Chile each own over 90% of their domestic market. Italy owns over 80%, Australia over 75%, the USA over 60% and even Russia is at 50% ownership of their own market. Major wine producing countries such as Spain, Italy, France, America and Australia provide hundreds of millions of dollars in subsidies particularly for marketing abroad. These subsidies are often directed by the foreign wineries at maintaining and growing market share in Canada and Ontario. https://wgao.ca/economic-impact/ https://www.epicwineries.com/wineries/

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The key changes addressed above would allow Ontario wineries and grape growers to create more jobs in rural Ontario and continuously invest in the Ontario economy. ___________

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RECOMMENDATIONS The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce urges the Government of Ontario to: 1. Stop Importing Domestic Wines: Address the “import tax" levied on wine sales through the LCBO markup structure. Ontario wineries are seeking a 35% permanent tax credit that is predictable.

2. Expand Direct Delivery to Retail Stores: Provide Ontario wineries the ability to deliver directly to any new retail store channel similar to US wineries. It is the best way to ensure a fair and reasonable margin on wine sales in new retail channels.

3. Reduce Retail Store Tax: No other Ontario business has a 6.1% tax on top of the other sales taxes the government collects. Reduce the Retail Store Tax by 6.1%.

4. Allow for Private Wine Shops: Ensure market is accessible to retailers of all sizes, including independent licenses for specialty wine shops i.e. a license enabling independent stores with no chains or ability to consolidate.

5. Prevent Private Oligopolies from Arising.

6. Work with other provinces to enable Ontario wineries to better serve their customers. Enable cross border shipping so Ontario wineries can ship purchased products home to customers in provinces including Quebec, Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Submitted By: Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce; Contact: rnaidu@windsoressexchamber.org Co-sponsored By: Leamington Chamber of Commerce, Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce, Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce, Grimsby Chamber of Commerce

Chamber News

Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce CEO Meetings

MP Navdeep Bains Innovation, Science & Economic Development

MP Todd Smith Economic Development

Members Only $avings Programs

Joe Comartin US Consulate General, Detroit

As a member of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, you have access to numerous resources designed to advance the success of your business and provide you with exclusive benefits.

For complete information, visit us at www.windsoressexchamber.org/membership-savings/.

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GROUP INSURANCE: HEALTH CARE BENEFITS The Chamber offers access to Canada's #1 group insurance plan – the Chambers Plan. The Plan operates as a non-profit and it is known for stable, pooled, competitive rates for firms from 1 to 100 employees. As well as health and dental coverage, you can customize your plan by selecting from a list of available benefits. Some of the Chambers Plan benefits, like Best Doctors and Business Assistance Services, are even included at no cost.

HOME & AUTO INSURANCE With origins dating back to 1880, Johnson Inc. is one of the oldest and most respected providers of insurance and benefits in Canada. Today, the company is part of the global RSA group, with employees across the country dedicated to serving you better. Members who qualify for the PS Plan get preferred rates, and access to a wide range of products and services. You receive personalized and convenient service. Highlights of the PS Plan include: 24-hour service, online access to your insurance coverage details, and interest-free monthly payments.

You may also get extras on home and auto insurance. Contact www.johnson.ca/wercc or call toll free 1-800-5630677. Remember to identify yourself as a member of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce!

With our Grand & Toy Office Supply Program, members save significantly on over 7,000 in-stock office supplies for next day delivery. Get the products you need, and the choices you want for the best value. Your representative will review your preferred products to maximize your savings and develop an exclusive savings program based on your needs.

PAYMENT PROCESSING SAVINGS WITH FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry, brings you exclusive benefits to help grow your business. Together we are ready to help you with preferred pricing and products tailored to suit your needs. See the savings: Visa 1.49%, MasterCard 1.49% and Debit $0.05/Transaction (standard discount rates – additional processing fees may apply).

UPS SERVICES Chamber members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You'll receive 40% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations, 25% off imports into Canada, discounts starting at 75% off freight shipments, and more. To get started today, visit www.membersbenefitprogram.com/WindsorCC or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377).

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OFFICE SUPPLY PROGRAM

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Events 2019

Business Excellence Awards JUDGES Back Row from left: Shelby Colarossi, Windsor Essex Community Health Centre; Kelly Blais, Media Street Productions; Chase Stoyshin, IG Wealth Management; Jason Toner, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Middle Row from left: Laura Kay, Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario; Elizabeth Hernandez, Parker DKI; Amanda Reid, Windsor Star; Keith Chinnery Front Row from left: Barb Malmberg, Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce; Melissa Thompson, Media Street Productions; Natalie Henderson, Canadian Auto Stores Missing: Justin Fox, St, Clair College; Gisèle Levasseur, RBC; Kristy Sauve, St. Clair Insurance

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Business Excellence Awards RECIPIENTS BELIEVE Windsor Essex Award Recipient The Believe Windsor Essex Award recognizes an individual or business that demonstrates a significant and sustained commitment to business development, economic growth and diversity within our region.

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Alan Quesnel, President The Alan Quesnel Family Foundation

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ATHENA Award Recipient The ATHENA Award Program celebrates the potential of all women as valued members and leaders of the community and recognizes those who support them. The ATHENA Award honours individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment women and men who excel in their chosen field, who have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way, Sherrilynn Colley-Vegh, and who also open paths so that Director of Leadership Development & Training – United Way other women may follow.

Events

2019 BEA News Conference Sponsored by Media Street Productions Congratulations to the 29th Annual Business Excellence Award Finalists!

Entrepreneur of the Year Finalists

Large Company of the Year

Mid Size Company of the Year

Katelynn Garvin, The Schoolhouse Academy Peter Valente, Valente Development Corporation Radu Bogdanel, Fulger Transport Inc. (absent)

Reliance Home Comfort Vistaprint Contract Glaziers (absent)

Monarch Basics Deerbrook Realty Fahrhall Home Comfort Specialists (absent)

New Business of the Year

Pillars of Our Community

Professional of the Year

Xperience Home Health Care The Hungry Pooch RFG Plumbing

Multicultural Council In Honour of the Ones We Love John McGivney Children's Centre

Leigh Vachon, Victoria Manor Supportive Housing Dr. Kelly Upcott, Origins Naturopathic Retreat Allison Hawkins, Hawkins & Company, Accounting

Small Company of the Year

Tourism and Hospitality

Young Professional of the Year

Head of the Class Macro Foods Windsor Circus School

Jack's Group The Grove Urban Surf Company

Celso Oliveira, Business Development Bank of Canada Dr. Maxwell Abraham, Abraham Orthodontics Dr. Matthew Thibert, Shoppers Drug Mart (absent)

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Photos from Sooters

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Events

December After Business - at the Windsor Yacht Club

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Full-Time Post-Secondary Students Between the Ages of 18 & 30

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Application @ www.windsorchamber.org/ Submission Deadline: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 4:00 pm

16th Annual Multiple Business Holiday Party Presented by Libro

The first 100 donors who give $10 or more to Hats On For Healthcare will receive $15 OFF the General Admission price for the 29th Annual Business Excellence Awards taking place on April 24, 2019 at Caesars Windsor DONATE, receive your tax receipt and the BEA Promo Code, then register online! www.windsoressexchamber.org

Thank You! To Our Sponsors

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Emerging Leaders Event “All the Wisers”

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IN OUR COMMUNITY

Stay On Top Of Occupational Health & Safety Laws With The Legislation Tracker Staying up to date with Ontario and federal workplace health and safety law just got easier. The Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Legislation Tracker from Workplace Safety & Prevention Services (WSPS) is a no-cost, online tool to help you: • • •

stay up-to-date with the latest legislation changes (Ontario and federal); understand what new legislation means for your business; and learn how the changes affect your health and safety responsibilities.

"The tracker enables users to receive information about new bills, amendments and consultations that Ontario businesses often ask us about," says Jaskaren Randhawa, WSPS Research Program Coordinator who led the creation of the new tracker. "Now all of this information is in one spot and in an easy to read format."

How to use the OHS Legislation Tracker: 1.

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Visit: wsps.ca/Legislation to access the tracker.

Popular topics: View popular pieces of legislation in the header and click to read more.

Find a topic: Type a keyword into the search engine. For example, "harassment" links you to information about Bill 192, Speaking Out about Workplace Violence and Workplace Harassment Act, 2017.

Search: Find out more about legislation by jurisdiction (Ontario, federal, or both) or status (first reading, Royal Assent, etc.).

View the briefing: Each piece of legislation includes a briefing summary that summarizes the legislation and outlines what employers should expect to change in their workplace.

Receive updates & more information: Get the latest on workplace OHS legislation right to your inbox by subscribing at wsps.ca/Legislation. You can customize alerts based on your interests and preferences.

If you need further information on federal or provincial requirements, please visit wsps.ca or call WSPS with your questions at 1-877-494WSPS (9777).

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This article was prepared by Workplace Safety and Prevention Services (WSPS).

For more information, visit www.wsps.ca or contact WSPS at customercare@wsps.ca.

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SPOTLIGHT On Our Members COMMUNITY BUILDER

Families First is a family owned and run business that believes in family values in everything they do. Whether the team is working with community causes or families experiencing loss, they are best known for their compassionate and creative, individually-designed approach to Celebrating Life. They understand how “Telling Your Story” is an important part of how we live life and recognize that this is a gift we can leave for our loved ones.

Responding to community needs, Families First continues to expand their services with the opening of their Signature Tributes Event Centre (located at 3310 Dougall Avenue) in Spring 2019. This facility will provide families with a venue and an experienced team to plan and organize a loved one’s last wish, to have an event that celebrates their life!

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The Families First Signature Tributes Centre will offer celebration type events, from unique memorials and milestone events, to meeting rooms for education or community and corporate events. Families First has locations in South and East Windsor, LaSalle and Amherstburg. For more information visit familiesfirst.ca

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COMMUNITY BUILDER

Wolfhead Distillery is leading the pack as the first premium craft distillery in Essex County since Prohibition.

Owners of Wolfhead Distillery found themselves inspired by the local history of rumrunning and Prohibition, and their inspiration soon developed into ideas of building a premium craft distillery. Wolfhead was born shortly after.

A craftsman's operation, Wolfhead Distillery incorporates the resources found in its own backyard by producing unique flavours that push the boundaries of standard Canadian spirits. Wolfhead is proud to have 7 award winning products available to enjoy on site and for purchase in the “Bootlegger Gift Shop”. Wolfhead's restaurant is rated #1 of 38 local restaurants on Trip Advisor, as well as voted #1 Distillery Experience and Best Craft Cocktail in Windsor-Essex. Wolfhead welcomes all Chamber members to experience Wolfhead's spirits, food and tours in person. Reservations recommended for the restaurant and to participate in scheduled tours.

Contact information: P. 519.726.1111 info@drinkwolfhead.com 7781 Howard Avenue, Amherstburg, ON N0R 1J0

KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHAMBER? To consider membership with us and learn about potential savings in conjunction with our programs, contact Sherri Gowman, Director of Sales & Marketing at: sgowman@windsoressexchamber.org or call (519) 966-3696 ext. 223.

Please Note: the members listed are only for the months indicated.

For a full Membership Directory, please visit:

www.windsoressexchamber.org

IN OUR COMMUNITY

Congratulations to the University of Windsor Epicentre on celebrating its 5th anniversary of entrepreneurship on campus. The celebration was held on February 1, 2019 at Willistead Manor. For more information on EpiCentre visit: www.epicentreuwindsor.ca

Collins Barrow National Cooperative Incorporated, the largest group of independent chartered accounting firms in Canada, is proud to take on the name and visual brand of its global network, becoming Baker Tilly Canada Cooperative.

Effective January 1, 2019, Clarks LLP partners Charles Clark and John Clark, and associates Sandra Fischer and Leighanne Rathwell, continued their practices with Miller Canfield LLP.

Congratulations to the Windsor-Essex County Association of Realtors on celebrating 100 years, and on welcoming its new President, Tina Roy. WECAR is the second oldest real estate association in Canada.

Congratulations to AlphaKOR on its 24 anniversary!

As the only full service technology firm in Southwestern Ontario, they are committed to continuously evolving to serve the business community.

Philip Schaus has founded both Schaus Strategy negotiation training, and charity Corporations for Community Connections.

Last year, CFCC provided computers making Chheskam, Nepal's 1st “connected” school, near Mount Everest. For more information visit: www.c4cc.ca

Hiram Walker and Sons Ltd. is honoured to announce that it has been named “Distillery of the Year” at the Canadian Whisky Awards, held on January 18th in Victoria, BC. In addition, a number of whiskies proudly produced at Hiram Walker & Sons took home top accolades, including J.P. Wiser's 35 Year Old, which won “Whisky of the Year.”

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Union Gas Limited - an Enbridge Company, along with its industry partner Clean Energy Fuels Corp., have built a network of three compressed natural gas fuelling stations at Flying J and Windsor-Essex County travel centers along Ontario's Highway 401.

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New Members CONNECTOR

BUSINESS BUILDER

BUSINESS BUILDER

Desjardins Beth Charron

Freedom 55 Financial

Orangetheory Fitness

Insurance - Life & Financial Planning

Insurance – Life & Financial Planning

Fitness Centres & Health Clubs

Beth Charron, Insurance Agent 380 Manning Road Windsor, ON N8N 4W5 Phone: (226) 676-0562

Amita Jain, Administrative Associate 140 Ouellette Place, Suite 200 Windsor, ON N8X 1L9 Phone: (519) 967-1180 Fax: (519) 967-1234

Kennedy Gordashko, Franchise Sales Coordinator 10357 109 Street NW Suite 100 Edmonton, AB T5J 1N3 Phone: (780) 932-6556

beth@betterwaytoinsure.com http://betterwaytoinsure.com

National Bank of Canada Commercial Banking Banks

Michael Boston, Associate Vice-President Commercial Banking 1 Riverside Drive West, Suite 690 Windsor, ON N9A 5K3 Phone: (519) 256-2361 Fax: (519) 256-1253 michael.boston@nbc.ca http://www.nbc.ca

National Bank Financial Investment Dealers

Craig Mallender, Vice President 1 Riverside Drive West Suite 600 Windsor, ON N9A 5K3 Phone: (519) 258-5810 Fax: (519) 258-5539 craig.mallender@nbc.ca http://www.nbc.ca

National Bank Financial Group Retail Banking Banks

Alan Drouillard, Regional Vice President Ontario Southwest 1 Riverside Drive West, Suite 690 Windsor, ON N9A 5K3 Phone: (519) 256-3736 Fax: (519) 256-1253 alan.drouillard@nbc.ca http://www.nbc.ca

Penske Truck Rental Truck & Moving Supplies Rental

Sheridan Nugent, District Rental Manager 4505 4th Street Windsor, ON N9E 4A5 Phone: (519) 250-7448 sheridan.nugent@penske.com http://gopenske.ca

anesa.laroque@f55f.com https://www.freedom55financial.com

Globe Manufacturing Automotive Manufacturing

Payne Municipal Consultants

Dave Findlay, Co Owner 525 Hill St. Windsor, ON N9C 4H5 Phone: (519) 258-6227

Consultants

globemfg60@gmail.com https://www.noramstore.ca/

hpayne@paynemunicipalconsulting.com www.paynemunicipalconsulting.com

HPS Canada

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Blue Sky Machining Corp.

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CNC Machining

Roxanne Boow 735 Prince Rd. Windsor, ON N9C 1P7 Phone: (519) 256-8600 Eastwood's Grill n' Lounge

Schaus Strategy

Jose Teixiera, General Manager 2850 Jefferson Blvd Windsor, ON N8T 3J2 Phone: (519) 560-1768

Philip Schaus, Founder Phone: (226) 340-1708

jteixeira@hpsinternational.com http://www.hp-systems.fr

Training & Development

philip.schaus@schausstrategy.com http://www.schausstrategy.com

Shur Lok Products InspireHUB Technologies

Automobile Parts & Assemblies

Technology Services

Roxanne Boow 735 Prince Road Windsor, ON N9C 2Z2 Phone: (519) 256-6700 Fax: (519) 256-5502

Karolyn Hart, Founder 3850 Dougall Ave. Windsor, ON N9G 2Y2 Phone: (855) 355-4482 sales@inspirehub.com http://www.inspirehub.com

info@shurlok.ca http://www.shurlok.ca

Lean Canadian Business Consultants

SRT Accounting Inc.

Darrell Baldock, Director Phone: (519) 359-7634

Accounting

darrell@leancanadian.com http://www.leancanadian.com

Light Up Work Management Consulting

Jess Critchlow, Coach & Consultant Phone: (519) 324-7137 jess@lightupwork.com http://www.lightupwork.com Education

Joseph Jones, Owner 25 Amy Croft Dr., Unit 20A Tecumseh, ON N9K 1C7 Phone: (519) 739-9999 tecumseh@mathnasium.com http://mathnasium.ca/tecumseh

Ontario Centres of Excellence Economic Development Agency

Rejean Gascon, Owner/Operator 63 Riverside Drive East Windsor, ON N9A 2S4 Phone: (519) 915-5014

Andreas Waller, Business Development Manager 401 Sunset Avenue, EPICentre Windsor, ON N9B 3P4 Phone: (226) 280-1741

eastwoodsgrillnlounge@gmail.com https://www.eastwoodsgrilllounge.com

andreas.waller@oce-ontario.org https://www.oce-ontario.org

Restaurants

Hilary Payne, President Phone: (519) 819-4631 (519) 969-2722

Hydraulic Metal Systems

Mathnasium of Tecumseh

BUSINESS BUILDER

franchising@orangetheoryfitness.ca http://orangetheoryfitness.ca

Ted Williamson, President Phone: (226) 347-9761 ted@stephenrichardsca.com http://www.SRTAccounting.com

The Broken Egg Restaurants; Caterers

Rejean Gascon, Owner & President 12058 Tecumseh Rd. East Tecumseh, ON N8N 1L9 Phone: (519) 739-9393 rej@mnsi.net

Windsor Express Basketball Club Professional Basketball Teams

Dartis Willis, President/Owner 405 Victoria Ave. Windsor, ON N9A 4N1 Phone: (519) 800-3665 Fax:(519) 253-1140 info@windsorexpress.ca http://www.windsorexpress.ca

Renewing Members

Absolute Tool Technologies Inc. Action Signs & Designs Active Business Services CONNECTOR Advanced Basement Systems Albamor - A.G Enterprises Inc. ALSO Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario Angileri Kitchen & Bath Centre Applied Computer Solutions Inc. ArcelorMittal Windsor Art Gallery of Windsor Aurora Steam BASF Canada Inc. Windsor Coatings PILLAR Bergeron Art & Frame Shop Better Business Bureau of Western Ontario Blak's Bakery Ltd. Chorney Vision Centre Clicom Environment Systems Colonial Tool Group Inc. Computers for Kids Commissionaires Coral Medical Health Spa Corbett Productions Coxon's Sales and Rentals Ltd CUPE 543 D & S Automation Inc. Danny's Transmission Windsor 2005 Ltd Dattilo Realty Inc. Brokerage Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association Edible Arrangements Empire Communications Inc. Export Development Canada FCA Canada Inc. GOLD CIRCLE Freedom 55 Financial / A Division of London Life G S Engineering Consultants Inc Gauthier Roofing and Siding Generator Design Geo. T. White Co. Ltd. Great Lakes Safety Products Inc. Ground Effects Ltd. The Healthy Image Heavenly Rest Family of Catholic Cemeteries and Crematorium Holiday Inn Express Windsor Waterfront Holland Cleaning Solutions Ltd. The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County Inc. Impact Staffing Inc. International Seating and Décor John McGivney Children's Centre Kamsel Leasing Inc. Kaspardlov & Associates Kindigo Capital Ltd. CONNECTOR Kinetic Konnection Kingsville Golf and Country Club Limited KPMG LLP Lakeview Montessori School Liberty Business Brokers of Ontario Main Flame Industrial Services Manor Tool & Die Ltd. Marlowe Global Business Solutions Maximus Rose Living Benefits Inc. Merchants Paper Co. Windsor Ltd. Metro City Paving Ltd. Monarch Basics Mousseau DeLuca McPherson Prince LLP Nedco, A Rexel Division Ojibway Transportation Inc. Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers Onyx Engineering Ltd. Parker DKI Paroian Skipper Lawyers Pontoni Business Advisory Services

RBC Royal Bank COMMUNITY BUILDER RBC Wealth Management Dominion Securities COMMUNITY BUILDER Re/Max Preferred Realty Ltd. Brokerage Reliance Home Comfort Roland's Neon Signs Rose City Gymnastics Roth Mosey & Partners LLP The Sandbar Waterfront Grill Security ONE Alarm Systems Ltd. Dr. Oladayo Shobola Spartan Sling Manufacturing, Inc. St. Clair Residence & Conference Centre Store-N-Save LP Stratus Plastics International Inc. StreetSeen Media TAB Windsor-Essex The Alternative Board TD Commercial Banking Tessonics Inc. Thrive Benefits Group Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island Town and Country Animal Clinic Tyler Hard Chrome Inc. United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex County Victoria Steel Corporation Viewpointe Estate Winery Visions of Canada Waste Connections of Canada Windsor Essex Brokerage for Personal Supports Windsor Laser Eye Institute Windsor Yacht Club Workforce WindsorEssex Your Quick Gateway (Windsor) Inc Zalev Brothers Co.

New Start-ups Mathnasium is your neighbourhood math-only learning centre. We help kids understand math by teaching in a way that makes sense to them. www.mathnasium.ca/tecumseh HPS develops, manufactures and commercializes a large range of hydraulic cylinders for Injection molding tools. Best in Class! We are setting our 4th plant at Windsor. Challenge us: www.hpsinternational.com Wake up Strategy offers negotiation training and Windsor-Essex Schaus to:

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consulting. “Success: Negotiating Ahead Of The Game” is a 2 day course in which participants learn powerful tactics to match even the toughest negotiators.January 16, 2019 www.schausstrategy.com Save the date SRT Accounting provides the Essex County community with tax, accounting, and business services. SRT uses automation as well as cloud and traditional methods in order to help businesses compete, serve their customers and reach their goals. For more information contact:

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UPCOMING EVENTS Warden's Lunch @ Ciociaro Club Friday, March 29, 2019 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Meet Essex County's New Warden. Sponsored by Libro Credit Union.

April Regional After Business Tradeshow Sponsored by W.E.S.T. & Blackburn Radio at St. Clair College SportsPlex Thursday, April 4, 2019 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm The Largest Largest After After Business Business of of the the Year..

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29th Annual Business Excellence Awards Presented by Windsor Star @ Caesars Windsor Augustus Ballrooms Wednesday, April 24, 2019 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm Celebrate with the 2019 BEA Finalists and Award Winners.

TMT Predications 2019 Breakfast Sponsored by Deloitte & WeTech Alliance Wednesday, May 8, 2019 8:00 am – 9:30 am rd rd 83 Annual Golf Tournament @ Kingsville Golf & Country Club

Monday, June 10, 2019 11:30 am – 8:30 pm Participate in the Longest Running Business Golf Tournament in Essex County.

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