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BIZ X MAGAZINE JUNE 2025 VOLUME 28 ISSUE 6

BIZ X MAGAZINE JUNE 2025 VOLUME 28 ISSUE 6

ON THE COVER — Embracing Our Multicultural Community. Experiencing new cultures is always fun, and luckily the people of Windsor Essex and Chatham Kent have a plethora of opportunities to do so! Your family will feel like they’ve travelled the world after visiting the local businesses, organizations and the villages at the Carrousel of the Nations event we highlight in this issue’s feature story and The Parenting Biz section.

COVER COLLAGE OF PHOTOS OF EDITORIAL IN OUR 275th ISSUE INCLUDE . . . . FEATURE STORY (TOP RIGHT) — PAGE 18 — Carrousel Of The Nations 50th Anniversary Presented by the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County, Carrousel of the Nations returns in June with 37 host villages showcasing global cultures through music, food, and dance. Pictured are dancers from the Polish Beach Club in Harrow at the 2022 Carrousel event. Photo courtesy of the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County.
FEATURE STORY (MIDDLE) — PAGE 18 — Ethnic Clubs In The Area. The international party doesn’t stop after the Carrousel of Nations ends! Hosted at various ethnic clubs, many villages welcome the community year-round with unique events, authentic cuisine, and warm hospitality. In the front cover photo, Hrista Stefanova and Monika Filiposka (right) relax with a beverage after a dance practice in May 2024 at the St. Nicholas Macedonian Banquet Centre. Photo courtesy of Vera Najdovska.
THE PARENTING BIZ (BOTTOM PHOTO) — PAGE 28 — Cultural Roots That Shine Help your children gain a better understanding of the world, and discover different countries and traditions without even leaving the region! Our parenting section features a Francophone childcare service, Ukrainian specialty shop, and you’ll even learn about the flow of Indian dance in many different styles, including Bollywood and Indian classical. Shown are four dancers from the SV School of Dance during the Navarari 2025 event at the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre. Photo courtesy of SV School of Dance. HEART OF FLAGS: Pixabay.com

BIZ X MAGAZINE JUNE 2025 CONTENTS

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: Keeping Up With The Joneses (The Welsh, Publishing Family That Is!)

6 Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe: We Are The Champions Our Cup of Joe Columnist, Joe McParland, introduces you to the growing competitive activity, Esports. He describes how a group of St. Clair College students from countries around the world — under the leadership of their head coach, Yusuf Naebkhil (shown with his sister, Sina) a 22 year old Afghan Canadian — became North American Collegiate Rocket League Champions. This is more than just a story of winning a championship; it’s about mentorship, chasing dreams, and the growing role Windsor plays in shaping the future of Esports and education. And it’s also about how Naebkhil earned the Coach of the Year Award from the college! (Photo courtesy of the Naebkhil family).
8 Front Lines
12 Newsflash
14 Event Profile: Reed My Lips — Don’t Miss The July 6, 2025. Port Windsor Jazz & Arts Festival In Sandwich Town
15 From The Bookshelf: The Spectacles Of Jack McGarvey

16 Food For Thought: Food With A View. Searching for something different to eat when it comes to dinner? How about a night out with great food, exceptional service and an amazing view? The best answer to both of these questions is to reserve a spot for a terrace dinner at St. Clair College Centre for the Arts this summer! Eight, four course dinners are offered with an international theme on the centre’s outdoor terrace overlooking the Detroit skyline. (Photo of Drambuie poached tiger shrimp pipette with red chili purée from a 2023 dinner courtesy of Rosita Blackman Smith).
23 Good News: The Return Of Taystee Grill & Seafood
24 Ask The Experts: Palazzi Tile & Granite, 65 Years Of Dedication To Exceptional Flooring And Countertop Solutions
26 XX Files: Keep Calm & Curl On With Audia Eastwood-Strachan, Unbeweaveable Salon And Beauty Supply Inc.

33 Motivational Quotes With Danny
33 Parenting With Purpose: Raising A Generation To Celebrate Cultural Differences Multicultural events, such as the Carrousel of the Nations, offer children a chance to see the world as a diverse and interconnected place. Read our tips about how to get your kids to engage with cultures beyond their own. As well, see suggestions on welcoming newcomers to the community and how to parent through change and new beginnings. (Photo from the 2018 Slovak Village courtesy of the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County).
36 Milestones: Central Metals Corp. 15th Anniversary
38 Biz Of The Month: Pomegranate Chinese Cuisine, Windsor

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.