"Business, Government Services and You" Feb 22 Free Event!

Canada Business Ontario (CBO), in partnership with the WindsorEssex Small Business Enterprise Centre and the Essex Community Futures Development Corporation, will be hosting a “Business, Government Services and You” event in Windsor. This free event will provide an opportunity for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to learn about government programs and services that provide support for entrepreneurs.

Date: Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Location: Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Ave, Windsor, ON

Cost: Free. Advanced registration is preferred

The “Business, Government Services and You” event provides a wonderful opportunity for entrepreneurs to speak with representatives from all levels of government face to face, ask questions, and network with other entrepreneurs in the business community. Entrepreneurs can also take advantage of free seminars that will cover a variety of small business topics.

Come and meet staff from the following organizations:

Business Development Bank of Canada	National Research Council
Canada Border Services Agency	New Canadians’ Centre of Excellence
Canada Business Ontario	Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Canada Ontario Export Forum	Public Works and Government Services Canada
Canada Revenue Agency	Service Canada
Connect Canada	WEtech Alliance
Downtown Windsor Accelerator	WindsorEssex Small Business Enterprise Centre
Essex Community Futures Development Corporation	Workforce WindsorEssex
Ministry of Finance	YMCA of Windsor and Essex County
Ministry of Government Services

To register for this free event, please visit www.cbo-eco.ca or call 1-877-553-5507.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Feb. 1st Workshop: Life After Business

So, You Thought It Was Hard

 to Succeed in Business …

... Now Try Getting Out!!

Jeff Ostrow B.Acc, CA (Hyatt Lassaline LLP), Bill Sivell B.Comm., Business Broker (VR Windsor Inc.) and John Clark, LL.B. (Clarks, Barristers & Solicitors) will take you through a complimentary, fast-paced workshop that will start you thinking about how to get to the next stage of your life - your life after business - with the fruits of your success intact !

You will learn:

1. Why most business owners plan too late - and why they shouldn't wait
2. About your options for exiting your business
3. How to plan your exit Step-by-Step
4. Who you need to help you
5. About some tools we’ll give you to get you started

Presented by: HYATT LASSALINE LLP CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS, VR WINDSOR INC AND CLARKS BARRISTERS & SOLICITORS.

February 1, 2012 Registration & continental breakfast 8:15-9:00, Presentation 9:00-12:00

Richelieu Room, Place Concorde 7515 Forest Glade Drive Windsor, ON N8T 3P5

RSVP to: kwilkins@clarkslaw.com or phone: 519-254-4990

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Devonshire Mall Celebrates Literacy Day: Jan. 27!

We Know You Love to Curl up with a Good Book
Devonshire Mall Celebrates Literacy Day

Research shows that children have a better chance of becoming fully literate adults if reading is encouraged in the home and this year, Literacy Day will focus especially on young readers in a themed event at Devonshire Mall on Friday, January 27^th 2012 at Centre Court.

“Passport to Learning”, this year’s theme, will be hosted by the Windsor-Essex County District School Board, the Windsor-Essex County Catholic School Board, St. Mary’s Family Centre, and the Windsor Public Library as well as volunteers from St. Clair College’s ECE Program. 

There will be activities throughout the day including guest readers (in different languages!), give-a-ways, and door prizes. There will also be a raffle with five $10 gift cards.

Reading to children more than once a day has a substantial positive impact on their future academic skills. In addition, research indicates children with early exposure to books are better at performing mathematical tasks. Local Windsorites will not want to miss this fun and educational event.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Award Winning Mentor Speaks On January 24, 2012!

Award winning Toast Master International motivational speaker, mentor and coach, Lynn Fitzsimmons to speak on STEPPING OUT FOR SUCCESS!

The Women’s Economic Forum invites the public to attend on January 24, 2012.

 The Women’s Economic Forum of Windsor invites the general public to attend their monthly dinner meeting on January 24, 2012 to hear guest speaker Lynn Fitzsimmons will speak on Stepping out for Success. The event will be held at the Other Place Catering and Reception Centre located at 1395 Walker Road, Windsor Ontario.

Lynn Fitzsimmons was born blind and because she was considered handicapped, struggled for most of her life to be accepted by society as normal.

Today she is an award winning motivational speaker, mentor and coach and has a long-standing relationship and involvement with the local Toastmasters chapters, as well as with Toastmasters International. Lynn currently holds the title of Toastmasters Area 41 Governor, District.

The cost is $25 for WEF members, $35 for guests. Registration and networking begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m., and the speaker at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets can be obtained by calling the WEF Hotline at (519) 992-5993 or by emailing administrator@womenseconomicforum.com. For more information visit womenseconomicforum.com

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Jan 20 & 21 Head To Maroon Bros Pub

Premier Network Event for Focus on Canada South

The first Focus on Canada South (FOCS) network event will be the weekend of January 20, 21st., 9:30 pm to 1:30 am at Maroon Bros Pub 39 Chatham St E, Windsor, featuring December's Artist of the Month, Rick Rock and Friends.

Everyone welcome, please come out and show your support. Check out their page @ http://www.facebook.com/pages/Focus-on-Canada-South/213137195425389

Performing artists will include Rick Rock, Jael Musicman, Denise Theriault, Chris Gignac, Keith Stiner, Al Metivier and many Special Guest appearances.

“For over 40 years I have been involved in promoting the entertainment industry in the Windsor/Essex county area," says Joe Quinlan FOCS Founder. Since the seventies, I have always been impressed with the amazing amount of talent that the Windsor area has produced. Hands down, this area has more talent per capita than any market in Canada, perhaps world-wide. We need to create global awareness of this enormous pool of talent. For this reason I have launched Focus on Canada South.”

The FOCS Mandate is to create a looking glass portal that will focus the eyes of the entertainment world on Canada South. To bring international attention to the creative talent in the Windsor/Essex County area. To promote solidarity among area writers, entertainers, directors, producers and promoters and to work together, toward this common goal. To petition Canadian and International celebrities to lend their voice, name recognition and resources to assist us in our goals. United, we will attack this goal with intensity and passion.

by Deborah Jones Publisher Biz X Magazine

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Battle of the Brains 2012

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Publisher
Biz X Magazine

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WEDDING ODYSSEY JANUARY 7 & 8, 2012

by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine

Did you get engaged over the holidays or are you a member of a bridal party for this year's wedding season?

If so, grab your man or perhaps all your bridesmaids and come on out to the “The Wedding Odyssey” – Bridal & Event Expo at the Ciociaro Club, 3745 North Talbot Road Jan.7&8. 

Admission: $8. Hours: Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with two fashion shows daily and there is a chance to win great prizes!

Don't forget to stop by the Biz X booth right near the entrance for your complimentary copy of our January 2012 issue!

Visit http://www.weddingodyssey.ca/ or call 978-9477 to learn more.

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