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Biz X magazine October 2021 Vol 24 Issue 9

PLEASE NOTE THE WINDSOR ZOMBIE WALK TAKES PLACE ON SATURDAY OCTOBER 16, 2021 AND NOT THE DATE MENTIONED ON PAGE 38 OF THIS ISSUE.

Biz X magazine October 2021 Vol 24 Issue 8

ON THE COVER — “Say Cheese” and shredded pepperoni please! — 18
Pizza seems to be just about everyone’s favourite casual food and as we all know, Windsor pizza is the best there is! Pizzerias across the region have been surviving and thriving, even during the darkest days of the world-wide pandemic. or example Antonino’s Original Pizza, launched in 1999 by owner Joe Ciaravino (pictured) and his mother Vita, will soon have five locations in the area after two new franchises open. The hospitality sector, and in particular food services, seem to be slowly bouncing back with employment levels climbing back towards pre-pandemic levels. There’s still some way to go, but there appears to be good news on the horizon . . . and with “Small Business Week” taking place in October, now is the ideal time to investigate the “ingredients” used by these business owners in their recipe for success.
COVER LOCATION: Joe Ciaravino, President of Antonino’s Original Pizza, 4350 Howard Avenue in Windsor, looks over the site plans supplied by Rosati Construction Inc. for his two new locations in Riverside and Leamington, while his staff is busy preparing pizzas for the lunch rush. PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Denis (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com)

Biz X magazine October 2021 Vol 24 Issue 9

Contents

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: Small Businesses Essential To Local Economy
6 Just Sayin’: Pride Before The Fall? The Catholic Church’s Response To The Residential Schools’ Crisis

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8 Front Lines: VIN Winery is the 10th winery to open its doors in the Town of Essex. This newest addition to the Lake Erie North Shore wine growing region includes a retail store, event space with a capacity for 200 guests, overnight accommodations, private wooded trails and a five acre vineyard. We introduce you to the four hospitality vets responsible for the new winery, who also operate a few other businesses too! (Sign photo by Julianna Bonnett)
11 Heard On The Street
12 Newsflash
14 The Way It Was: Rural Battalions In The Fields, On The Home Front
15 Tech Bytes: Helping Start-up Founders Along Their Entrepreneurial Journey

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16 Food For Thought: Green Nest, Tecumseh Eat what makes you happy! With an emphasis on healthy eating, the Green Nest isn’t short on salads. On the way towards new “build your own” bowl selections, this is an opportunity to get as fresh as possible. The Strawberry Fields Salad pictured (in photo courtesy of Tartil Shaheen) is loaded with fruit, pecans, feta, quinoa, cucumber and spinach, with a balsamic dressing to top it off. Simply put — it has it all!

26 Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe: New “Hello, Hello World” Podcast Showcases Local Small Businesses
28 Portfolio Corner: The Importance Of Immigration
30 Ask The Experts: The Benefits To Propane As A Fuel Source
32 Event Profile: Hiatus House Fundraisers For “Woman Abuse Prevention Month”
33 XX Files: Tanya Thomas Of The Beauty Refinery

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34 The Parenting Biz: Get Into The Spirit Of The Season With the pandemic potentially putting trick or treating in limbo this year, parents may be scrambling to find Halloween activities for the kids. To put your family in high spirits, we feature several businesses that provide plenty of fun, SPOOKtacular things to do this October.

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40 New In Biz: The Grand Opening Of Kiddie Kobbler Owner Lausanne Younes (on right in photo by Dave Hall), and manager, Farah Ezzeddine, have combined forces to bring Kiddie Kobbler back to Windsor with the opening of the new store at Devonshire Mall. The footwear company strives to provide a unique retail experience with expert and friendly service second to none, a perfect fit for growing feet, a wide selection of brands and uncompromised quality to fit every budget.
41 From The Bookshelf : “Tony’s New Friend” By Karen De Santis
42 Biz Of The Month: Maximizing A Child’s Potential With Nimble Brain Education Inc.

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Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones – Publisher of Biz X Magazine Deborah Jones graduated from the University of Windsor with an Honours Degree in Communication Studies and was employed at two other local magazines shortly after for a few years learning all she could about writing, advertising, public relations and more. She made the jump in 1998 to go out on her own to publish Biz X magazine and has worked in the publishing industry since 1990. In 2007, she earned the “Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce. To date, she is the ONLY woman so far to receive this award. In 2013, she received one of the first “Windsor Women of the Year” awards from the Ladies Exclusive Alliance. Her most recent achievement is the 2023 Media Award from the Windsor Essex Chapter of the Kidney Foundation of Canada. Deborah is proud to live in Windsor and truly cares about each and every business and strives to make Windsor Essex the best place to live, work and play.