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table of contents July/Aug 2014 volume 17• issue 7 WWW.BIZXMAGAZINE.COM 4 Funny Stuf 5 From The Publisher: It’s Time To Vote In The “17th Annual Biz X Awards” 7 Editorial Viewpoint Long-time municipal afairs journalist Gino Conte, elaborates to columnist Alan Halberstadt on his unsettling message to City Council when he received the keys to the city from Mayor Eddie Francis. 8 Front Lines 11 Heard On The Street 12 Hot Shots: The Distress Centre of Windsor-Essex County’s “7th Annual DeStress: Martinis, Manicures and much, much more” DeStress Attendee, Kelly (last name unknown but pictured above) gets a relaxing manicure from Sara Macri of Au Natural Day Spa, one of 60 manicurists and service providers, all who helped raise almost $6,000 for the Distress Centre. Photo courtesy of Ashlyne O’Neil from Ivy Photography. 12 14 Newsfash 16 Dates To Remember 22 Mini Feature: Youth In Business & A Learning Experience At The Canadian Transportation Museum & Heritage Village 39 25 Portfolio Corner 26 Biz X Was There 29 Ask The Experts: BK Cornerstone Design Build LTD and Net Zero Homes 30 Keep Your Motor Runnin’: Windsor Upholstery & Auto Trim Ltd. 31 Event Profle: The “Ride For MS,” September 21, 2014 32 More Than Just The Law 33 Biz MiXer Highlights 38 Power Lunch: Chanoso’s and South Detroit, Downtown Windsor 39 Hot Shots: The Big Brothers Big Sisters of Windsor Essex Foundation’s “28th Annual Battle of the Hors D’ Oeuvres” 43 Armando’s Chef Marco Malizia (middle photo by Rod Denis) was ready to do battle with his dishes of Vincotto Braised Short Rib and Mushroom Risotto. So how did Armando’s measure up in this charity culinary competition featuring local chefs? 42 Corporate Spotlight: Mentoring At The Accelerator 43 Award Spotlight: The “9th Annual Windsor/Essex County Sports Person Of The Year (WESPY) Awards” Tom LaPorte of Riverside Minor Baseball (in photo at left by Rod Denis) was the recent recipient of the “Ken Dryden Executive of the Year” Award during the WESPY awards ceremony. Find out who else scored a WESPY Award in our photo pages. 46 Hot Shots: “The North American Sport & Hobby Expo” 48 XX Files: Nicole Bezaire of Bell & Brace – Brass and WoodWind Repairs 49 Hot Shots: “We Will Rock Blue!” For Autism Ontario Windsor Essex 50 Charity Profle: The Park House Museum In Amherstburg 51 The Way It Was 52 From The Bookshelf 53 Guest Column: The Seven Principles Of Business Success 54 Biz Of The Month: CareerStreams, Windsor ON THE COVER: SUMMERTIME IN ESSEX COUNTY! Let The Music Play At “Kingsville Folk Music Festival” — 18 It has taken two full years to pull together, but the inaugural “Kingsville Folk Music Festival” is coming up fast on the calendar, August 8 to 10 at Lakeside Park. For festival founder/organizer Michele Law, the biggest surprises lay not in the hurdles, but in the widespread spirit of co-operation she found along the way. Then Bruce Cockburn signed on and things became very real. Cover photo is from Cockburn’s 2011 album “Small Source of Comfort,” which was his 31st in a four-decade career. During a phone interview with the Canadian music icon, Biz X fnds out about his Kingsville visit and what he has in the works for the future. Photo courtesy of Kevin Kelly. Who Let The Dogs Out? — 34 After last year’s howling success, the “Woofa-Roo Pet Fest” returns this summer with fun for all including the family dog! The event takes place rain or shine and features an indoor component as well as an outdoor festival. And with nearly a dozen local charities and rescues beneftting this year, you can have a blast with your pet and feel good about giving back! Check out our feature story to get the entire scoop on everything happening at the “Woofa-Roo Pet Fest” August 9 & 10 in Amherstburg. Photo of golden retriever pups courtesy of “Woofa-Roo Pet Fest.” BIZ X MAGAZINE • JULY/AUG 2014 3 BizX2014JulyAug52.indd 3 2014-07-01 7:53 PM