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BIZ X MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2024, VOLUME 27 ISSUE 8

BIZ X MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2024, VOLUME 27 ISSUE 8

ON THE COVER — If You Renovate It, They Will Come — Page 18. A play on words from the 1989 Kevin Costner movie Field Of Dreams — “If you build it, he will come ” — is the perfect way to describe our commercial renovation cover story. Our title is meant to show that a newly built business will bring out customers, whether it is built from the ground-up or an old, vacant property is fixed up. Of course we all know many factors go into creating and maintaining a successful business. However, the location and the overall look inside and out of the business make a lasting impression on clients and employees alike and are extremely important. Using Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill as an example with three new locations planned for our region, along with information from local renovation professionals, we explore how remodelling can bring out the best in business.

INDIVIDUALS PICTURED: Peter Radu (left), Owner of Radu Construction and Karthikeyan (Karthik) Subramaniam of Kings Business Group, the owner of five Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill franchises, currently operating in Windsor Essex and Chatham Kent, with three more set to open in the coming months. LOCATION: The new Chuck’s Roadhouse Bar and Grill, 32 Main Street West in Kingsville, open since mid-July. Radu Construction completely gutted the main dining area and redid everything — the ceiling, bar, walls, floors, bathrooms and outside walls — to breathe new life into the former Chuckwagon Family Restaurant. The bike stand pictured was built by Nate Bevington of Nate’s Custom Carpentry.

BIZ X MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2024

4 Funny Stuff
5 From The Publisher: Nominations End, Voting Begins
8 Front Lines
12 Newsflash
14 Belle Vivante: Pretty Please With A Cherry (Rock Lounge) On Top
15 Food For Thought: Tecumseh’s Chopstix Pan-Asian Eatery
26 Ask The Experts: Turning Boring Houses Into Colourful Homes With Slik Finish Painting Of Kingsville

28 Have A Cup Of Joe With Joe: Five Fabulous Years Of Strength, Sweat (Equity), Success And An Outstanding Performance. Our Cup of Joe columnist Joe McParland highlights Performance Fitness
& Wellness Centre (PFWC) on their first five years of business. Located in the heart of the city in Dorwin Plaza (1.2 km from E.C. Row Expressway), PFWC survived the COVID-19 pandemic and has established itself as a premiere, family owned and managed fitness and wellness centre. Read about some of the ‘elite athletes’ training there from around the world and get to know some of the individuals on their team. (Photo by Tina Huynh)
30 XX Files: Consulting Business Owner, Gold-Medal Swimming Paralympian Danielle Campo
30 Motivational Quotes With Danny

32 The Parenting Biz: Education Matters Affecting Students And Teachers Today School bells are ringing all over the region loud and clear. Summer vacation is over and kids are back in the classroom. Students, parents, and teachers are navigating a rapidly changing educational landscape. From new technology, like cell phones disrupting learning, to bullying, religion and other important issues, this installment of our family section analyzes how the education system is handling these matters. Conseil Scolaire Catholique (Csc) Providence is one of our sources for the article and photographed above are grade one students at École élémentaire catholique Georges-P.-Vanier. (Photo courtesy of Csc Providence)
38 Guest Column: Socialization Opportunities With EarlyON Child And Family Centres

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39 Charity Profile: Autism Services Inc. Of Windsor & Essex County’s Bruce Awad Summer Program. During the summer a 40th anniversary event took place at the Ciociaro Club for the Autism Services Inc. of Windsor & Essex County’s Bruce Awad Summer Program. Part of the celebrations included a tasting feature with Sprucewood Shores Estate Winery passing out samples of their finest wines, as served by Sales Representative David McNair (pictured). Who else attended from the local breweries and wineries? And just who are the people responsible for this running this amazing program that support autistic children and their families? Find out in our Charity Profile pages! (Photo by Tina Huynh)
41 Let’s Talk About: Youth Involvement In Gang Activities And The Use Of Firearms
42 Biz Of The Month: The Recently Renovated And Rebranded Supply Depot Cash & Carry, 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.