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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...

Entrepreneur hopes to spark optimism through Stay Golden grant

Markie Tuckett, owner of Timber + Plumb Kitchens and Cabinetry.

While 2020 was a year full of surprises and challenges for many small businesses, one Windsor startup has come out stronger.

Markie Tuckett, owner of Timber + Plumb Kitchens and Cabinetry...