Biz X magazine October 2020 Vol 23 Issue 8

THE COVER —“May The Course Be With You!”— THE PARENTING BIZ, PAGE 18

Happy fall y’all! If you are in need of a little family entertainment on the weekend or an extracurricular activity to keep your child busy after school . . . look no further! Our cover story features bushels of fall fun (while still keeping everyone safe) such as a round of goofy golf. Pictured are Randy and Laurie Ure, owners of Ure’s Country Kitchen, Mini Golf and Ice Cream Parlour & Café, 6000 County Road 20 West, Harrow (Malden Centre). The new course features trick shots, a waterfall, two streams, four ponds, five fountains and challenging fairways. It’s the couple’s ace in the hole and it will be yours too as you score big points with the kids for an exciting family outing! Photo by Rod Denis (RodneyLDenisPhotographer.com).

Biz X magazine October 2020 Vol 23 Issue 8

Table of Contents

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: Show Your Love During “Small Business Month”
6 Editorial Viewpoint: The Mikhail – Brothers On The Outside Looking In Despite financing ambitious developments like the pharmaceutical plant under construction at 2679 Howard Avenue in Windsor, Joe, John and Lou Mikhail are kept outside the inner circles of Windsor’s business establishment, writes columnist Alan Halberstadt. Accompanying photo shows the exterior of the old industrial building that the brothers are redeveloping from the inside out.
8 Front Lines
9 Event Profile: Adventure Awaits On A TWEPI Road Trip
11 Heard On The Street
12 Spooky Stories: A Haunting We Will Go With Canadian Paranormal Trackers In Search Of Spirits
14 Newsflash
15 Let’s Talk About: Noah’s Mental Health Foundation Inc.
16 Food For Thought: Stigma Enigma’s “Meals For Mental Health“ – From November 2 to 8, 2020, when you dine (or pick up food) at one of the 14 participating local restaurants during Stigma Enigma’s “Meals for Mental Health” week, tips turn into money to support adolescents at the Maryvale Treatment Centre. Perhaps the Cantonese Chow Mein (pictured) loaded with chicken, BBQ pork, shrimp and garden veggies served at the Pomegranate Chinese restaurant is what you crave? Order it and then leave a big tip for the cause! For all the juicy details on which other eateries are taking part in this fundraiser, flip to our food page.
23 From The Bookshelf: “Jackson” By Lynn McLaughlin
24 Portfolio Corner: Bouncing Back After A Crisis
25 The Way It Was: Esprit de Corps, In Concert With . . . History And Tradition
26 Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe: Go “Social With A Purpose” For The Alzheimer Society Of Windsor And Essex County
28 XX Files: Diana Giorgi, Game Gear Attire Game Gear Attire is a professional embroidery and silk screening company owned by Diana Giorgi. A one-stop shop for her customers, Giorgi has a team of hard working women helping her get the job done. (From left in photo by Julianna Bonnett): Laura Vazzoler, Giorgi, Cindy Winter, and Lisa Pelling smile for the camera in front of one of their many machines at the Amherstburg location.
29 Tech Bytes: Takin’ Care Of Business And Your Health

30 Feature Story: COVID-19 Shutdowns Give Fitness Clubs An Unexpected Work Out –  When the pandemic shut down businesses in mid-March, including gyms and athletic clubs, they had no choice, but to get creative to keep in touch with their members. Many turned to online and outdoor sessions before being allowed to re-open under strict cleaning protocols and physical distancing, in August. When the doors were allowed to re-open there was a pent-up demand and local gyms reported increases in membership. Let’s learn about the strengths area clubs use to attract new members as they battle against COVID-19 setbacks.
35 Take The Lead: Getting Organized With “Clutterbug” Cassandra Aarssen, HGTV “Hot Mess House” Host
36 Ask The Experts: Reliability & Integrity With Riverside Roofing Inc.
37 At Home: Keeping Your Home Office Safe
38 Biz Of The Month: Millennium Strategies, Digital Marketing Company