Do you have unwanted wood, metals, plastics and electronics collecting dust or taking up space in your home or workplace? Windsor Crossing, in partnership with Turtle Island and Greentec, invites you to safely and responsibly dispose of them for free between May 6th – May 16th, 2011 at Windsor Crossing.
Each year Ontarians generate more than 100,000 tonnes of recyclable waste. With the majority of municipalities charging a disposal fee for each piece of waste that is properly disposed of. The remaining waste is dumped in Ontario, US or international landfill sites, causing landfills to fill up quicker.
Community members and local businesses can drop-off their unwanted wood, metals, plastics and electronics for FREE recycling between 9 am and 9 pm in the main parking lot in front of Adidas. Collected items are shipped directly to Turtle Island and Greentec’s facility for processing in accordance with OES, ISO and MOE regulations.
Acceptable materials include fax machines, turntables, monitors, televisions, wooden articles (tables, book cases etc), cardboard, plastic, metal (lamps, bed frames etc), answering machines, tuners, copiers, amplifiers, pagers & PDAs, audio/video players & recorders, radios, digital cameras, receivers, cell phones, scanners, computers, speakers, telephones, print cartridges and more. For a complete listing of acceptable materials, please visit www.windsorcrossing.com.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
SUNDAY MAY 1 HIKE FOR HOSPICE
The Annual “Memorial Hike for Hospice” PRESENTED BY BAYSHORE HOME HEALTH begins at 9 a.m. on May 1st at the Windsor Campground. It’s a new location for the annual hike with a host of events honouring those that have fought and lost; those who have fought and won and those who are still fighting.
Hikers are asked to gather pledges with all proceeds going to The Hospice. Food, fun and fond memories are shared all morning. Hikers have a chance to win an IPad2. Email hike@thehospice.ca for your pledge form or call 974-7100, ext 2239.
REGISTRATION 9 AM
HIKE 10 AM
LUNCH 11 AM
THERE WILL BE PRIZES, BALLOON ANIMALS, FACE PAINTING AND FREE GELATO!
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Hikers are asked to gather pledges with all proceeds going to The Hospice. Food, fun and fond memories are shared all morning. Hikers have a chance to win an IPad2. Email hike@thehospice.ca for your pledge form or call 974-7100, ext 2239.
REGISTRATION 9 AM
HIKE 10 AM
LUNCH 11 AM
THERE WILL BE PRIZES, BALLOON ANIMALS, FACE PAINTING AND FREE GELATO!
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Thursday, April 21, 2011
GUY FIERI: FOOD NETWORK STAR ON BIZ X MAY 2011 COVER!
It's time to let the secret out! The team at Biz X has been busy landing an interview with Food Network Star Guy Fieri...and it will be published in our MAY edition..out digitally May 2! Print copies delivered a few days later.
It's going to be one of our best issues ever! If your business is in the food industry or if you want to get your biz noticed, you must have an ad in this book! Space is limited, email deborah@bizxmagazine.com to get in this edition by MONDAY APRIL 25...Don't miss out!
This book is guaranteed to be read! Guy has millions of fans but more importantly we feature local food companies as well and that means great X-posure for Windsor Essex!
Thanks to Jack Rosenberg for the hookup and Mike Niziolek for a great job on the interview! It turned out fantastic...we know everyone will enjoy it! And hopefully gets to see Guy in action at Caesars Windsor on May 21!
It's going to be one of our best issues ever! If your business is in the food industry or if you want to get your biz noticed, you must have an ad in this book! Space is limited, email deborah@bizxmagazine.com to get in this edition by MONDAY APRIL 25...Don't miss out!
This book is guaranteed to be read! Guy has millions of fans but more importantly we feature local food companies as well and that means great X-posure for Windsor Essex!
Thanks to Jack Rosenberg for the hookup and Mike Niziolek for a great job on the interview! It turned out fantastic...we know everyone will enjoy it! And hopefully gets to see Guy in action at Caesars Windsor on May 21!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Vote For Hospice By April 30, 2011 To Help Bayshore!
Bayshore Home Health charity draw supports local hospices
Canadians can win opportunity to donate $5,000 to community hospice care
Here’s what to do: Please take two minutes from your day by April 30th, 2011 and go to www.bayshore.ca
-Hit the HOSPICE DONATION DRAW icon
-Password HOSPICE DRAW
-And enter WINDSOR as the branch who referred you
The more entries we get for the Windsor area, the better chance we have to win!
You may have $5,000 donated to your local Hospice in your name.
***Please pass along to your colleagues, family and friends and support the amazing work Hospice does in your community!
And here’s the back up information . . .
The click of a mouse and a little luck will be worth $5,000 for a local hospice in a community somewhere in Canada this spring. Bayshore Home Health, Canada’s largest provider of home and community health services, announces its online 2011 Hospice Donation Draw that will see $5,000 donated to a hospice on behalf of the winner.
“The Hospice Donation Draw is open to people in the communities we serve as well as our referral sources such as doctors, hospital staff, social workers, discharge planners, other health care professionals. It’s really for anyone who wants to give back and reconnect with the community,” says Liz Daniel, area director of Bayshore Home Health’s Windsor branch.
People can enter by going to www.bayshore.ca, clicking on the Hospice Donation Draw graphic and typing the password: HOSPICE DRAW. They must complete the entry form by Saturday, April 30, 2011, and then keep their fingers crossed until the winner is announced on Bayshore’s website during the week of May 1.
“We encourage everyone to go online and enter to win an opportunity to help their local hospice,” states Ms Daniel. “Hospices help people at one of the most difficult times of their life, allowing them to pass away with dignity in a comfortable environment and bringing care and compassion to both patients and their families. The Windsor Essex Hospice is an amazing organization that we are very fortunate to have in our community. They are committed to supporting, educating and empowering those people facing life-threatening illness.”
According to the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association only 16 per cent of Canadians who die have access to quality end-of-life care services. Too many Canadians die with suffering that could be addressed in a more effective manner.
Ms Daniel also urges people to participate in this year’s Hike for Hospice Palliative Care that will be held on Sunday, May 1, across Canada in support of local hospice palliative care. Bayshore has been a national sponsor of the event since 2006 and staff from its 50-plus home care branches will be participating in the hike again this year. For more details visit www.thehospice.ca
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Canadians can win opportunity to donate $5,000 to community hospice care
Here’s what to do: Please take two minutes from your day by April 30th, 2011 and go to www.bayshore.ca
-Hit the HOSPICE DONATION DRAW icon
-Password HOSPICE DRAW
-And enter WINDSOR as the branch who referred you
The more entries we get for the Windsor area, the better chance we have to win!
You may have $5,000 donated to your local Hospice in your name.
***Please pass along to your colleagues, family and friends and support the amazing work Hospice does in your community!
And here’s the back up information . . .
The click of a mouse and a little luck will be worth $5,000 for a local hospice in a community somewhere in Canada this spring. Bayshore Home Health, Canada’s largest provider of home and community health services, announces its online 2011 Hospice Donation Draw that will see $5,000 donated to a hospice on behalf of the winner.
“The Hospice Donation Draw is open to people in the communities we serve as well as our referral sources such as doctors, hospital staff, social workers, discharge planners, other health care professionals. It’s really for anyone who wants to give back and reconnect with the community,” says Liz Daniel, area director of Bayshore Home Health’s Windsor branch.
People can enter by going to www.bayshore.ca, clicking on the Hospice Donation Draw graphic and typing the password: HOSPICE DRAW. They must complete the entry form by Saturday, April 30, 2011, and then keep their fingers crossed until the winner is announced on Bayshore’s website during the week of May 1.
“We encourage everyone to go online and enter to win an opportunity to help their local hospice,” states Ms Daniel. “Hospices help people at one of the most difficult times of their life, allowing them to pass away with dignity in a comfortable environment and bringing care and compassion to both patients and their families. The Windsor Essex Hospice is an amazing organization that we are very fortunate to have in our community. They are committed to supporting, educating and empowering those people facing life-threatening illness.”
According to the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association only 16 per cent of Canadians who die have access to quality end-of-life care services. Too many Canadians die with suffering that could be addressed in a more effective manner.
Ms Daniel also urges people to participate in this year’s Hike for Hospice Palliative Care that will be held on Sunday, May 1, across Canada in support of local hospice palliative care. Bayshore has been a national sponsor of the event since 2006 and staff from its 50-plus home care branches will be participating in the hike again this year. For more details visit www.thehospice.ca
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Friday, April 15, 2011
Windsor-Essex Earns Top 10 “American Cities of the Future” Ranking
The WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation (WEEDC), the City of Windsor and Essex County are proud to announce that Windsor-Essex has achieved a top 10 placement in the first ever ‘American Cities of the Future’ ranking compiled by fDi Magazine, a publication of The Financial Times Limited. The ranking uses a mixture of data and expert opinion to rank cities on their attractiveness for inward foreign direct investment, economic development and business expansion. Data collected by fDi Intelligence (www.fDiIntelligence.com) was combined with the submission made by the WEEDC to generate the region’s ranking.
Windsor-Essex not only finished seventh overall in the Large Cities category, we also achieved top ten rankings in three other categories: Infrastructure, Foreign Direct Investment Promotion Strategy, and Economic Potential. Our second place ranking in the Economic Potential category was particularly gratifying and appropriate, given the Conference Board of Canada’s expectation that the Windsor-Essex economy will outperform all other Canadian communities in 2011.
Mayor Eddie Francis said, “Our showing is most impressive especially considering the expanded number of countries involved and the high level of screening that happens.”
Tom Bain, Essex County Warden added, “See what happens when we collaborate and put our best foot forward – this is great news!”
fDi Cities of the Future shortlists are created by an independent collection of data by fDi Intelligence division across 405 cities across North and South America. fDi Intelligence, from The Financial Times Ltd., is the leading provider of foreign direct investment intelligence. The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organizations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.
“This award is further evidence that Windsor-Essex is on a path of reinvention. This objective third party affirmation is wonderful.” said Lindsay Boyd, Chairperson of the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Windsor-Essex not only finished seventh overall in the Large Cities category, we also achieved top ten rankings in three other categories: Infrastructure, Foreign Direct Investment Promotion Strategy, and Economic Potential. Our second place ranking in the Economic Potential category was particularly gratifying and appropriate, given the Conference Board of Canada’s expectation that the Windsor-Essex economy will outperform all other Canadian communities in 2011.
Mayor Eddie Francis said, “Our showing is most impressive especially considering the expanded number of countries involved and the high level of screening that happens.”
Tom Bain, Essex County Warden added, “See what happens when we collaborate and put our best foot forward – this is great news!”
fDi Cities of the Future shortlists are created by an independent collection of data by fDi Intelligence division across 405 cities across North and South America. fDi Intelligence, from The Financial Times Ltd., is the leading provider of foreign direct investment intelligence. The Financial Times, one of the world’s leading business news organizations, is recognised internationally for its authority, integrity and accuracy.
“This award is further evidence that Windsor-Essex is on a path of reinvention. This objective third party affirmation is wonderful.” said Lindsay Boyd, Chairperson of the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
First Biz Mixer Rocks!
Biz X Magazine
Last night's Biz Mixer was a great success! We heard that deals were brokered right there and many new contacts were made.
We hope everybody had a great time and Biz X would like to thank everybody that came out to "Mix it up." Special thanks goes out to Nicole and Brian and all the staff at Mick's Irish Pub for the use of their pub and great appetizers.
We would also like to thank Arms Bumanlag and A News for dropping by to do a live broadcast.
And of course thanks to all the businesses that donated door prizes. Those companies and photos of the prize winners will be featured in the May issue of Biz X.
In the meantime check out the Biz X Facebook fan page (photos will be up late Wednesday) for some funny crowd shots from last night. Feel free to tag yourself so all your friends and family can see you in action. lol
The next Biz Mixer is May 10th at the Ryegate in Tecumseh and we hope to see all of you out there and welcome Newbies! lol Each month the Biz Mixer will be held at a different location.
We're busy working on some FUN new ice breaker games and great new prizes. Any business interested in donating door prizes please email mixer@bizxmagazine.com. Your business will be mentioned at the next Mixer and will also be featured in the following issue of Biz X so it's a great way to get your business name out there.
Thank you everybody
Deborah
Last night's Biz Mixer was a great success! We heard that deals were brokered right there and many new contacts were made.
We hope everybody had a great time and Biz X would like to thank everybody that came out to "Mix it up." Special thanks goes out to Nicole and Brian and all the staff at Mick's Irish Pub for the use of their pub and great appetizers.
We would also like to thank Arms Bumanlag and A News for dropping by to do a live broadcast.
And of course thanks to all the businesses that donated door prizes. Those companies and photos of the prize winners will be featured in the May issue of Biz X.
In the meantime check out the Biz X Facebook fan page (photos will be up late Wednesday) for some funny crowd shots from last night. Feel free to tag yourself so all your friends and family can see you in action. lol
The next Biz Mixer is May 10th at the Ryegate in Tecumseh and we hope to see all of you out there and welcome Newbies! lol Each month the Biz Mixer will be held at a different location.
We're busy working on some FUN new ice breaker games and great new prizes. Any business interested in donating door prizes please email mixer@bizxmagazine.com. Your business will be mentioned at the next Mixer and will also be featured in the following issue of Biz X so it's a great way to get your business name out there.
Thank you everybody
Deborah
Monday, April 11, 2011
Well-Come Centre Fundraiser April 15, 2011
April 15 is the date set for a local celebration of female artists to capture the uniqueness and beauty of women experiencing homelessness.
The Well Come Centre for Human Potential: Windsor Essex’s only women’s homeless shelter presents: “Through Her Eyes,” a local celebration of female artists, fashion designers and musicians. All are welcome.
Doors open at 5 p.m. and the fundraiser runs till 10 p.m. at The Boom Boom Room, 351 Ouellette Avenue. Tickets are $35 p.p.
For more information or tickets contact: Jennifer Cline via email: socialwork@well-comecentre.com , visit the “Facebook” event page or call 971-7595.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Windsor Firefighter Application Period Begins April 16
Biz X Magazine
The City of Windsor will be accepting applications for the position of Fire Fighter commencing Saturday, April 16, 2011 until Friday, April 29, 2011.
Please visit http://www.citywindsor.ca/ and click Work for Windsor on or after April 16, 2011 for further information on how to apply.
Monday, April 4, 2011
BIKE FRIENDLY WINDSOR SEEKS BOARD MEMBERS APRIL 9, 2011
Cycling advocacy group continues its forward momentum
Bike Friendly Windsor (BFW), a local cycling advocacy group, is seeking volunteers for its board of directors. They are incorporating as a not-for-profit organization, in order to apply for government funding. Part of the incorporation process is forming a board of directors.
Board positions to be filled include: vice-chair, recruitment director, event planning director, fundraising director, and two general director positions.
Board meetings are held once a month, usually on a Saturday afternoon, and last from one to two hours.
Those wishing to find out more can attend the upcoming board meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The meeting will be held at the Windsor Family Credit Union branch located at 2800 Tecumseh Road East (at Drouillard Road).
“Board members don’t need to be serious cyclists,” says BFW chairperson Steve Konkle. “Our board consists of a variety of cyclists from various groups throughout Windsor Essex. We have commuters, avid road cyclists, mountain bike racers and joy riders. If you have a passion to see Windsor become more bike-friendly, then we want to hear from you.”
About Bike Friendly Windsor
Bike Friendly Windsor was formed in January of 2010, and its goals are to represent all cyclists in Windsor and to help make Windsor a more bicycle friendly city. It is their belief that a strong cycling culture is an important aspect of any forward thinking city, and that cycling can improve the health, economy, and environment of our local community.
Bike Friendly Windsor currently has 228 members in its Facebook group, and last year they successfully held events during national Bike Month, including a cleanup of Gateway Park and a screening of the film Veer at the Milk Coffee Bar. This year, the group plans on hosting a memorial Ride of Silence through Windsor’s downtown core, as well as another film screening. Bike Friendly Windsor is also actively involved with lobbying city council for more bike infrastructure in Windsor.
More information can be found on the Bike Friendly Windsor website, www.bikefriendlywindsor.com and anyone interested in helping to make Windsor more cycle-friendly can email the group at bikefriendlywindsor@gmail.com.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
Bike Friendly Windsor (BFW), a local cycling advocacy group, is seeking volunteers for its board of directors. They are incorporating as a not-for-profit organization, in order to apply for government funding. Part of the incorporation process is forming a board of directors.
Board positions to be filled include: vice-chair, recruitment director, event planning director, fundraising director, and two general director positions.
Board meetings are held once a month, usually on a Saturday afternoon, and last from one to two hours.
Those wishing to find out more can attend the upcoming board meeting scheduled for 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 9, 2011. The meeting will be held at the Windsor Family Credit Union branch located at 2800 Tecumseh Road East (at Drouillard Road).
“Board members don’t need to be serious cyclists,” says BFW chairperson Steve Konkle. “Our board consists of a variety of cyclists from various groups throughout Windsor Essex. We have commuters, avid road cyclists, mountain bike racers and joy riders. If you have a passion to see Windsor become more bike-friendly, then we want to hear from you.”
About Bike Friendly Windsor
Bike Friendly Windsor was formed in January of 2010, and its goals are to represent all cyclists in Windsor and to help make Windsor a more bicycle friendly city. It is their belief that a strong cycling culture is an important aspect of any forward thinking city, and that cycling can improve the health, economy, and environment of our local community.
Bike Friendly Windsor currently has 228 members in its Facebook group, and last year they successfully held events during national Bike Month, including a cleanup of Gateway Park and a screening of the film Veer at the Milk Coffee Bar. This year, the group plans on hosting a memorial Ride of Silence through Windsor’s downtown core, as well as another film screening. Bike Friendly Windsor is also actively involved with lobbying city council for more bike infrastructure in Windsor.
More information can be found on the Bike Friendly Windsor website, www.bikefriendlywindsor.com and anyone interested in helping to make Windsor more cycle-friendly can email the group at bikefriendlywindsor@gmail.com.
by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine
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