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MEDIA RELEASE WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONT. (Sept. 30, 2024) — Consumers who love local can shop local at a pop-up sales event featuring Windsor-Essex small businesses. In celebration of Small Business Month this…

MEDIA RELEASE WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONT. (Aug. 27, 2024) — Young entrepreneurs were recognized for launching small businesses in Windsor-Essex. Today, 15 student entrepreneurs, their families, program facilitators and mentors gathered to celebrate the…

Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel, owners of Cedar Valley, pitch their business on CBC's Dragon's Den.

MEDIA RELEASE WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONT. (Nov. 3, 2023) — Cedar Valley, a Tecumseh, Ont.-based pita chips manufacturer, has accepted a million-dollar deal with the Dragons. Co-owners Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel pitched their…

Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel, owners of Cedar Valley, pitch their business on CBC's Dragon's Den.

MEDIA ADVISORY WINDSOR-ESSEX, ONT. (Oct. 30, 2023) – Tecumseh, Ont. food manufacturer Cedar Valley is a featured business on this week’s episode of CBC’s Dragons’ Den. Co-owners Ameen Fadel and Surria Fadel pitch their…

MEDIA RELEASE The Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre (SBEC) will be extending its service locations to further support businesses across Essex County. The SBEC provides entrepreneurs with a full range…