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Biz X Magazine February 2022 Vol 25 Issue 2

Biz X Magazine February 2022 Vol 25 Issue 2

ON THE COVER — Everything’s Coming Up Roses — 18. Windsor and Essex County florists are beginning to see business bounce back to pre-pandemic levels. Most are fully open again (after the easing of COVID restrictions) and all offer delivery services based on personal visits or online purchases. And even supply issues haven’t dampened their goal of brightening lives across the region!

COVER LOCATION AND MODEL: The beauty of red roses has inspired countless poets, writers, composers, songwriters and artists over the years with their elegant blooms and contrasting thorns. It also has inspired our photographer! Our cover model Mia Younan has been part of Girard & Co. Flowers & Gifts, Yorktown Square, 1371 Grand Marais Road West in Windsor since she was a little girl. This family owned and operated business, by her mother, Alba Giglio, has flourished over the years and will continue to blossom for future years and generations too. PHOTOGRAPHER: Rod Denis (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com).

Biz X Magazine February 2022 Vol 25 Issue 2

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: #BreakTheBias WEST GALA
6 Rose City Politics: Two Elections On The Horizon – There are two elections in 2022 and the RCP panel assesses what (in their opinions) we can expect from local and provincial politicians.
8 Front Lines
11 Heard On The Street
12 From The Bookshelf

14 Biz Buzz – Electrozad, a leading provider of electrical and automation products, services, and solutions has three new executive appointments to share. If you want to know what they are, and also read up on area biz pros on the move, check out our good news column now! (Photo courtesy of Electrozad).

16 Food For Thought: Frydays Authentic Fish & Chips – A Walker Road shop is ready to reel you in if you are craving fried fish! At war with the halibut, the haddock dinner (pictured above in photo courtesy of Nealynn Crawford) is a close runner up and even a favourite for many customers ordering from Frydays Authentic Fish & Chips. The golden flaky batter with the fish on top of a bed of fresh cut fries, coleslaw and a bun makes you want to put your hat and raincoat on and sink your hooks in!
23 XX Files: Jill St.Louis, BudzBeanz Candy Bouquets & More
SPECIAL WEDDING SECTION — PAGES 24 TO 35
24 Have A Cup Of Joe: Ambassador Golf Club Wedding Giveaway
26 Feature Story: A Bridal Season To Remember – The publisher of The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County explores how the bridal industry is reacting to the ongoing pandemic. There might be restrictions on events and facilities at times, but one thing remains unchanged — people still fall in love and are getting married! And micro-weddings are all the rage as millennials have finally overtaken baby
boomers in the bridal business.

30 The Parenting Biz: Blended Family And Step Parenting Tips- If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again — right? Second marriages mean a second chance at happiness, but often these marriages can be complicated by children brought into the mix from previous relationships. This issue, we feature relationship advice for couples, parents and siblings from local counsellors who can help make sure everyone involved is happy and fulfilled in the new blended family situation.(© Can Stock Photo/monkeybusiness)
35 Biz Bits: Watching Your Child’s Online Behaviour
36 Ask The Experts: Mortgage Financing And Requirements
37 Tech Bytes: Tech Tools For Entrepreneurs
38 Just Sayin’: Time’s Up For Civil Jury Trials
39 Portfolio Corner: Managing Risk With Style
40 Making A Sound Living: Wendy German — Film & Theatre – Actress, Director And Producer
41 The Way It Was: Honouring Black History Month . . .Taking The Fight To The Enemy, They Were There
42 Biz Of The Month: Windsor’s O’Kane Financial Group

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.