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BIZ X MAGAZINE MAY 2026 VOLUME 29 ISSUE 5

ON THE COVER — Gear Up For Safety — Page 18
Preparing yourself or others to work safely, starts with the right equipment, training, and mindset. It’s essentially getting ready before the work begins. And safe, healthy workplaces don’t happen by chance — they are built by employers who invest in training, support, and practical solutions. In recognition of Safety and Health Week (May 4 to 9), we speak with area professionals about common workplace challenges, injury prevention, and how organizations can reduce risk while building stronger safety cultures. It’s the ideal opener to launch our safety and health editorial on solid footing . . . and you’ll find even more coverage in the pages that follow. INDIVIDUALS PICTURED & LOCATION: Lucier Glove & Safety Products Inc. provides a comprehensive line of safety gear to businesses and organizations across the region. They stock everything from gloves, safety boots, and Carhartt workwear to hard hats, safety glasses, first aid kits, traffic signs, and more. The company is supported by a crew who knows what’s on the shelves, from top to bottom, and can assist customers in finding exactly what they need! Photographed inside the 1701 Provincial Road location in Windsor, from left are: Kris Mann, Office Manager; James Lucier, Outside Sales; and Jessica Hill-Broome, Inside Sales Manager. PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Denis. (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com)

CONTENTS MAY 2026

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: A Fashion Week Of Style, Creativity And Community To Remember
8 Front Lines
10 Guest Column: Loyalty Starts Inside, How To Keep Your Team Engaged And Growing
12 Newsflash

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14 Belle Vivante: Settle In, Sip & Eat Well, Stay Late At Nico Walkerville your experience begins with the lighting and those incredibly comfortable bar seats. It then carries through to the exceptional cocktails, and friendly, knowledgeable staff who keep the good vibes going. With a bar built for lingering — plus a kitchen turning out dishes that more than hold their own — it’s the kind of place where time slips away, and you won’t mind one bit. (Photo: Tracey Harding).
16 Windsor Food Spotters Feature Food Spots
23 New In Biz: Bloodwork At Your Door
24 XX Files: May Bchouti, A Top Woman In Safety

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26 Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe: The Year That Changed His Health And His Life’s Direction In this May article — perfectly aligned with our Safety and Health edition exploring different facets of well‑being —our own Cup of Joe columnist informs Biz X readers about how he achieved some major health changes over the past 12 months. After outlining his 100-lb weight loss, Joe McParland offers a detailed account of the excellent medical care he received during bilateral inguinal hernia surgery at the world‑renowned Shouldice Hernia Hospital in Thornhill, Ontario. He shares these personal experiences with the hope that his journey might inspire readers facing their own wellness challenges. (Selfie by McParland upon arriving at the Shouldice hospital).

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28 The Parenting Biz: Building Healthy Habits Through Sports For A Stronger, More Confident Generation Kids who join community sports clubs gain a blend of physical, mental, and emotional health benefits. Staying active helps them build strength, coordination, and overall health, while the team environment boosts confidence, resilience, cooperation, and the ability to handle both wins and setbacks — skills that support them in school, friendships, and everyday life. (Photo: Andrew Brush, Amherstburg Minor Baseball association U12 Rep Coach, and his son Lennon Brush, courtesy of Sammy Brush).
30 Parenting With Purpose: Mental Health Awareness Month And The Foundations Children Grow Up On
30 Motivational Quotes With Danny
31 Health Matters: Opening The Door To Substance Use Discussions By Talking Early With Youth
32 Ask The Experts: Behind The Wrench With Fowler Plumbing And The Work They Do
34 Awards Spotlight: Women’s Enterprise Skills Training Of Windsor Inc.’s Journey Towards Success Awards
38 Biz Of The Month: Afternoon Tea, The Mrs. Bell’s Way

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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.