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BIZ X MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2024, VOLUME 27 ISSUE 2

BIZ X MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2024, VOLUME 27 ISSUE 2

ON THE COVER — Turning The Page — Page 18. In our February cover story we gain insight into the journey of St. Clair College President Patti France from a business point of view. We learn about the decisions and outcomes over her term as President. The article explores the development of their campuses, education during a pandemic, improving the student experience, the college’s ever-expanding role as a supporter of the community, and their solid fiscal position. As well, suppliers and supporters of the college offer their congratulatory wishes to France on a job well done! INDIVIDUAL PICTURED: Patti France, President of St. Clair College. LOCATION: The President’s Office at St. Clair College, 2000 Talbot Road West, Windsor.

BIZ X MAGAZINE FEBRUARY 2024 CONTENTS

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: The March International Women’s Day Gala Hosted By Women’s Enterprise Skills Training Of Windsor Inc.
8 Front Lines
10 SWOBEN Success Stories: Recognizing Black-Owned Businesses To Mark Black History Month
12 XX Files: Brenell Dean, Sway Law Professional Corporation

13 Biz Buzz – So, which business is opening up shop at 11933 Tecumseh Road East in the Town of Tecumseh? Here’s two hints. It was previously located in the Riverside area for over 12 years and is the 2019 Biz X Award winner for First Class Second Hand Boutique. Any guesses? Find out the answer in our Biz Buzz column.
14 Belle Vivante: The New Wineology Bar & Restaurant Sparkles And Shines In The Town Of Tecumseh
15 Motivational Quotes With Danny
16 Food For Thought: Twiggs Bar & Grill, Emeryville

27 Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe: Area Doctor Pays A Visit To A Tecumseh School To Promote His Children’s Book Dr. Bill Wall was recently in the region to read his fantasy book to local grade three students. Learn all about Wall’s book for kids (and which students received a personal copy) which tells the story of an ant family’s “antics” as they anticipate Papa Ant’s life saving organ donation and transplantation.
28 Ask The Experts: Welcome Home Kitchen & Bath, Windsor
30 Hot Shots: The Windsor-Essex County Association Of REALTORS 2023 Appreciation Luncheon

32 The Parenting Biz: What To Expect With A Tween – The tween years are a time of transition from being a child to a teenager. Their bodies are beginning to go through changes and the opinions of their peers are becoming more important than that of their parents. In this month’s Parenting Biz section, we feature several businesses and organizations that can help navigate this critical time in your child’s life.
37 Biz Bits: The Confident Teen Podcast With Kristi Simons
38 Biz Of The Month: The Magic Of Berryline Candles

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.