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Deborah Jones
home show giveaway
Posted March 8, 2010 @ 6:16PM
WANT GREAT PUBLICITY FOR JUST THE COST OF A GIFT CERTIFICATE???
ATTENTION ALL BUSINESS OWNERS IN WINDSOR-ESSEX!
YOU CAN PARTICIPATE IN OUR CONTEST GIVEAWAY at the Biz X magazine booth at the WINDSOR HOME & LEISURE SHOW at the EXPO CENTRE MARCH 26 TO MARCH 28!
Thousands of visitors will stop by our booth to pick up a copy of the MARCH 2010 print issue of Biz X. We will be giving them a business card to take home so that they remember to go to our website to sign up for a FREE digital subscription to receive the magazine every month…
From the new sign-ups that we receive, we will choose email addresses as winners for certain prizes, donated by our advertisers and friends.
Don't miss this great promo!!!
IF YOU GIVE A PRIZE... it will be listed on our website (with a free link to yours) with the winning email address next to it…and your company name and prize will be on a poster at our booth as well (visitors will read this to see the list of prizes). PLEASE EMAIL DEBORAH@BIZXMAGAZINE.COM BY MARCH 17TH SO WE CAN PRINT UP OUR PRIZE SHEETS IN TIME AND BE SURE TO DESCRIBE WHAT YOU ARE DONATING SO IT IS CORRECT ON OUR LISTING.
If you can donate a $50 gift certificate (or more) please mail it to us asap..we need all gift certificates by March 22, 2010.
Please mail your gift certificate to ..
Biz X magazine
Attention Home Show Contest
7720 Tecumseh Road East, PO Box 27035
Windsor, ON
N8T 3N5
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
DRAGONS' DEN AUDITIONS IN WINDSOR MARCH 8!
Posted March 1, 2010 @ 9:39PM
Unfortunately I only heard about this today so I could not get it in the March issue..but i am bringing it to you now via my blog...
ARE YOU READY TO FACE THE DRAGONS?
Auditions for Season Six heat up in Windsor on March 8th, 2010!
Do you have a hot new invention or the next million-dollar idea? Think you have the money-making chops to take on the savviest business tycoons in the country? Then Dragons’ Den wants to hear from you!
The DRAGONS’ DEN production team will be in Windsor scouting for Season Six of the hit series on CBC Television. The show gives aspiring entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their businesses to a panel of wealthy Canadian moguls for the chance to earn real cash and real investment – from the Dragons' own pockets!
Open auditions are taking place on March 8th, 2010 from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Windsor-Essex
Regional Chamber of Commerce, 2575 Ouellette Place.
No experience is necessary – just be ready to pitch your business in under five minutes. If you can convince producers you’re ready for the limelight, you could be invited to face the Dragons when the upcoming season is filmed in Toronto.
And as extra incentive this year -- entrepreneurs with an eco-friendly business, invention or idea could qualify for a $100,000 “Greenvention” prize from Sun Chips.
Please apply online and bring your completed application form to the auditions. More details can be found
on the show’s website at cbc.ca/dragonsden.
AND GOOD LUCK TO ALL WINDSORITES!!!!
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
March 2010 issue
Posted March 1, 2010 @ 11:51AM
“Dreams Can Come True”
Spring is right around the corner, and that means it’s time for the Windsor Home & Leisure Show! This year the show may be one month earlier, but it still features over 200 exhibitors and an exciting project (for 2010 it’s called Dreamland)! Of course, Biz X has the EXCLUSIVE on all the details!
Click on the link at the bottom of this blog to access the March 2010 edition…
Or type in http://www.bluetoad.com/publication?m=1034&l=1
What can you read about in this issue?
-The Dreamland Project: Luxury Right In Your Own Home
-Fashionable Furniture Shops in Windsor-Essex
-Things To Do This March Break For Families
-Plus articles on; The Daycare Dilemma; Rick’s Insulation; The Windsor Chamber BEA Finalists; Cathy Stevens of Essex Appliance; Innovative Coatings; Seasons Amherstburg; Oxford Hyperbaric Therapy Centre; Cutie Pies Hair Salon; What’s Cooking With The Pasta House; Solution Linx Leadercast Event; Earthen Herbals; Columns By Experts In Law, Stocks, Motivation, Arms Bumanlag; Our Popular Event Photo Pages And A Whole Lot More!
The team at Biz X magazine will be out in full force at the home show, March 26 to 28 at the Windsor Expo Centre…be sure to stop by our booth and find out how you can win some great contest prizes when you sign up for a FREE digital subscription…
As well don’t forget to become a fan of Biz X on facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Biz-X-Magazine/272372053217
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
Sad news for those in the D
Posted February 18, 2010 @ 7:23PM
In a recent Forbes magazine poll, Detroit holds the #4 spot as the "Most Miserable City"
Forbes used the following criteria to makes its assumptions...
Unemployment
Taxes (sales and income)
Commute times
Violent crime
Pro sports teams
Weather
Superfund pollution sites
To put a shackle on the top reasons that make a city miserable...political corruption based on convictions of public officials!
Cleveland, Ohio holds top honors in the category.
So what are your thoughts?
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
Help Frank Help Haiti.” On Tuesday, March 9
Posted February 16, 2010 @ 6:24PM
Windsor Benefit to Raise Funds for Damaged Haitian Orphanage
What does a six foot-two, 240-pound retired detective from the Windsor Police Service do with his spare time? If you’re a people-oriented person named Frank Chauvin, you continue to follow your calling in life and give of yourself to help others.
In 1988, Frank accompanied a physician to Haiti in order to observe first hand, a nation in need. He founded Le Foyer des Filles Chretiennes Orphanage, which has provided shelter, sustenance, hope and faith to hundreds of young girls. The 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010 changed everything. Three 18-year old girls and one worker from the orphanage were killed that day, and the buildings are now declared unsafe for the girls.
The cities of Windsor and Calgary are partnering to “Help Frank Help Haiti.” On Tuesday, March 9, Mayor Eddie Francis and City Council invite you to attend a concert and benefit evening, which will be held at the Giovanni Caboto Club with all proceeds going toward rebuilding and re-establishing the orphanage. The evening will include a silent art auction, musical entertainment, speakers and video presentations. Further details regarding the evening’s program will be released shortly. Calgary will be holding a similar event the following day.
“Frank Chauvin and his colleagues have long since demonstrated that the generous heart of the City of Windsor is open not only to our own citizens but to the world,” said Mayor Eddie Francis. “Now, we can help Frank rebuild this orphanage for the Haitian children who need it so much.”
The event begins at 7:00 p.m. and admission will be $10. For ticket information, please call (519) 255-6550.
BIZ X WILL BE THERE....YOU NEED TO BE TOO!
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
PLAY WINDSOR SPITFIRES TRIVIA
Posted February 16, 2010 @ 5:03PM
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
WORLD CANCER DAY
Posted February 5, 2010 @ 10:08AM
Yesterday, February 4 wasWorld Cancer Day. ..I am sure we all know someone who has been diagnosed with this dreadful disease...and I wish there could one day soon be a cure so that no one has to suffer any more.
Tobacco continues to be the number one preventable cause of disease, death and disability in Canada. Tobacco use contributes to 85 percent of lung cancers and 30 percent of all cancer cases. Evidence suggests that it takes a smoker several attempts before quitting successfully. Though smoking is one of the toughest addictions to break, every quit attempt is important.
Do you smoke? Then pay attention to this.."The Driven to Quit Challenge" may give you the extra incentive they need to become smoke-free for good. Join the Challenge before the end of February, get support from Smokers’ Helpline and quit smoking for the month of March -- not only will your health improve but you could win some great prizes – like a BRAND NEW CAR!
For more information, www.driventoquit.ca or call Smokers’ Helpline at 1 877 513-5333 or the local Canadian Cancer Society office at 519-254-5116.
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
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February 2010 issue
Posted February 1, 2010 @ 11:46AM
ONCE YOU “START UP” BIZ X, WE NEVER STOP!
TIME AGAIN FOR OUR ANNUAL AUTO ISSUE!
SO WILL YOU “START UP” A CAR THAT’S GAS OR ELECTRIC OR BOTH? (COVER SHOT THIS ISSUE IS OF A FORD ESCAPE HYBRID FROM PERFORMANCE FORD LINCOLN THAT DOES BOTH!).
WE INVESTIGATE THE CARS THAT TURNED HEADS AT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW AND WE’LL GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNIN’ WITH PLENTY OF EXCITING EDITORIAL THAT YOU WON’T FIND ANYWHERE ELSE BUT IN BIZ X & IN PLAY MAGAZINES! ENJOY!
Click at the bottom of this blog on any page to see the new FEB 2010 issue!
What can you read about in this issue?
-Let’s Get This Show On The Road—Annual Auto Show Review
-SCREECH! Bang! Yikes, The Car’s Smashed! Local Collision Shops To The Rescue!
-Burgers, Beer and Wings! It’s A Windsor Pub Crawl!
-Plus articles on; Local Preference Tenders & The City’s Audit; Duarte & Lesperance; Velvet Financing; Adrian Steel; Beating The Winter Blues With Arms Bumanlag; Montessori’s Julie Roy; Mick’s Irish Pub; Garland Lodge; The Pour House Pub; Europa Marble & Granite; Columns By Experts In Law, Stocks, Computer Security And Of Course Our Popular Event Photo Pages!
NEXT UP—MARCH 2010 –SPECIAL HOME SHOW EDITION! If your business targets home owners, you don’t want to miss being in this issue –extra copies will be passed out at the Windsor Home & Leisure Show at the Expo Centre!
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
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Bayshore & Haiti Donation
Posted January 22, 2010 @ 7:53PM
The devastating effects of the earthquake that hit Haiti on January 12 have resulted in
a world wide response...and of course Windsorites answered the call as well...In the february issue of Biz X you will see a few examples of companies pitching in to help..
but there is one more I need to mention..I received the information after our print deadline but I still wanted to tell our readers out it..so I am using my blog now to do so..
To assist in this effort to help the people of Haiti, Bayshore Home Health’s National Service Centre (NSC)will match donations raised by branches by February 5 and donate funds to World Vision.
World Vision is a leader in disaster relief and emergency aid. Bayshore conducted a similar
effort with World Vision in 2005, for Tsunami relief.
Donations can be made a number of ways:
•A personal cheque made payable to World Vision and delivered to your local branch by February 5. NSC will accumulate all donations, match them and forward the total amount to World Vision.
•Cash donations are being collected at some branches in donations jars.
Please check with your branch if it is raising donations in this manner. All money collected will be forwarded to NSC by February 5. NSC will match these donations and forward total amount to World Vision.
•If you wish to receive a tax receipt for your donation, you can make an online
donation at www.worldvision.ca
. Please provide a copy of your donation acknowledgement to your branch by February 5, who will forward it to NSC, match it and forward the total amount to World Vision
In addition, all money donated to relief agencies such as World Vision by February 12 will be matched
by the Canadian government, thereby doubling Bayshore’s overall donation.
For more details call the Windsor branch at 973-5411...
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
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WINTER BITES THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17TH
Posted January 19, 2010 @ 10:12AM
Now is your chance to try some new restaurants and some great grub!
During Winter Bites, January 17 to January 23, 2010, diners can visit any participating restaurant and indulge in a 3-course meal for only $10 or $15 for lunch or $25 or $35 for dinner. Each restaurant will offer a unique Winter Bites menu where diners can select from a variety of appetizers, entrees and desserts.
“We want to add excitement to the hospitality industry during a traditionally slow month,” explains Adriano Ciotoli, co-owner of WindsorEats.com. “2009 was a difficult year for culinary tourism in Windsor/Essex. We lost some exceptional restaurants. This is one way to support the local restaurant industry. We encourage everyone to get out and visit participating local restaurants and businesses.”
Participating restaurants include Mezzo Ristorante and Lounge, Black Kettle Bistro, Chanoso’s, Oishii, Per Bacco Ristorante, and more to be added. A complete listing of events, participating restaurants and menus can be found at www.windsoreats.com/winterbites Reservations are recommended to ensure a seating upon your arrival. The meals are per person and does not include beverages, taxes or tip.
“Restaurant weeks and prix fixe menu events have been done with great success in cities like Chicago, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto,” says Ciotoli. “It was time to bring that same concept to Windsor but add our own little twist to it. Having local businesses participate is a wonderful way to celebrate all the great things we have in Essex County.”
In addition to great deals on dining, Winter Bites is adding something new this year. Local businesses are offering savings and hosting events.
Aleksander Estate Winery is offering discounted prices on select wines, Black Kettle Bistro is incorporating some of Windsor’s finest artistic talents to create not only a great culinary experience, but, a great taste of the Windsor arts and music scene and Slice of Style will be hosting a chocolate tasting accompanied with local wines.
“We are thrilled to be hosting this event as part of Winter Bites - the first "food festival" of the new year,” says Kelly Ouellette, owner of Slice of Style. “As a new business getting the word out is critical and Winter Bites is helping us connect with a very diverse local audience.”
For more information visit WindsorEats.com events
And let me know where you went and what you tried...leave your comments right here on this blog! I would love to hear from you....
by Deborah Jones
Publisher
Biz X Magazine
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