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LaSalle scientist creates treats for the whole family

Owner and baker Mary Draper of Mary's Mindful Bakehouse at her business in LaSalle.

A local pharmaceutical scientist turned entrepreneur has transformed her science background into a dietary conscious business with LaSalle’s newest bakery.

Mary’s Mindful BakeHouse is a family run bakery on 805 Front Rd. in LaSalle. Owner and baker Mary Draper and her family found that there was a need in the market for dietary inclusive treats.

Among the varieties of sweets and breads offered, customers won’t...

From bricks to clicks: retailer goes digital with women-led business funding

Sisters Jackie McCreary, Geri Maisonneuve and Paulette Kupnicki own From the Heart card and gift shop on Ottawa Street in Windsor.

Women owned small businesses are disproportionally affected by COVID-19. The pandemic has severely hampered industries such as retail, hospitality and personal services — sectors where women entrepreneurs are overrepresented. RE3: Rebuild, Reopen, Revive is a program helping women-led businesses to sustain and grow their operations during these challenging times.

RE3...

2020 Q4 Report

This report highlights business development accomplishments in the fourth quarter of 2020 and provides an overview of regional economic development interactions. Through these and other activities, the team focuses on four key areas: Business...