ERCA HOSTS TREE PLANTING & CARE WORKSHOP MARCH 7

The Essex Region Conservation Authority will host a free tree planting and care workshop on Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at the Essex County Civic Centre.

This dynamic workshop will discuss ways in which you can get involved in the reforestation of the region.  “

This workshop will explore different tree planting techniques, tree health, tree physiology, and the best ways to care for your future forests or special shade trees,” explains Paul Giroux, ERCA’s Registered Professional Forester and Certified Arbourist.  “As well, people will learn about the environmental benefits of tree planting.” 

The workshop will also identify the many grant opportunities available to landowners who wish to undertake restoration projects on their property. 

ERCA is also currently accepting orders for their spring tree planting program.  The cost of seedling trees begins at 69 cents, while prices for large stock trees begin at $12.  A minimum purchase of 100 seedlings or 15 large stock trees is required.  Order forms are available online at www.erca.org.

Although the workshop is free, landowners are asked to pre-register by calling (519) 776-5209 ext. 345 or vkennedy@erca.org.  


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FEB. 25 Coldest Night Of The Year Fundraiser

It's cold out there. Bundle up and walk on February 25, 2012 in the Coldest Night of the Year, a 5 and 10 km fundraising walk in support of the hungry, homeless and hurting...the group needs your participation or if you can volunteer or donate please visit...

http://coldestnightoftheyear.org/home

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Deb's Place Celebrates Family Day Feb 20, 2012!

Deb's Place Family Restaurant is having a Family Day Fundraiser on February 20 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. They'll be selling Broaster® chicken dinners with the proceeds going to Special Olympics Windsor. All money will stay here in the area.

A 3-piece dinner comes with choice of potato, coleslaw or garden salad, rolls, beverage and dessert for $15.

A 15-piece family dinner for four is also available for $40 with choice of potato, coleslaw or garden salad, rolls, beverage and dessert.

Co-owner Paul Boulos is also delighted with the response from his staff for the day. "We have wonderful staff here donating their time to a good cause," says Paul.

Deb's Place, in business for over 20 years, has been serving Broaster® chicken for more than a year now. With the Broaster® method of cooking, moisture and natural juices are sealed within the product, preventing the penetration of cooking oil. Foods cooked in a Broaster® are much more tender, juicy and flavourful.

Patrons can eat in or take out chicken on Feb. 20 and every day. Call ahead to order at 519-969-7080.

Deb's Place is located in Yorktown Square at 1387 Grand Marais W. at Dominion Boulevard. Famous for their breakfast special, they also server supper Wednesday to Friday.


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"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.

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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

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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.

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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

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