Building Better Businesses Together
As per our front cover, in honour of Small Business Month, we are recognizing the achievements of small business owners throughout the October edition.
My column is the first one to be read in each edition, so it was up to me to kick-start the celebration. I begin by introducing you to an energetic entrepreneur on a mission, who recently reached out to me to become one of his event “partners”.
Drae Linton (who goes by his old stage name, Drae) is the owner of Petty Productions, which began in 2023. His company showcases local talent and curates top-notch entertainment experiences at various venues across Windsor.
“At Petty Productions, our mission is clear: we’re dedicated to spotlighting and championing local businesses,” explains Drae. “By including our partners in each event (i.e. in giveaways, social media posts), we ensure local companies can collaborate, thrive and grow together while providing exposure to new markets within the city, for everyone involved.”
In September and October he hosted comedy events at the Treehouse Bar & Grill, 351 Ouellette Avenue most recently being on October 6. Coming up on October 20 he features Comedy in a Cage at World Space Windsor, 553 Ouellette Avenue and on November 2, Comedy & A Concert at The Peacock Lounge, 552 Ouellette Avenue.
World Space Windsor is a unique and accessible work space for up and coming entrepreneurs and business people.
“This space and its services have been crucial to the success and growth of my company due to the range of products and services they offer right in the downtown core of Windsor,” states Drae.
Other companies such as Osmosis Glow have also physically helped the business and his partners by providing bright and beautiful neon signs displayed at various locations.
Drae, especially, would like to point out that Petty Productions would not exist without the partnership he has with the Treehouse Bar & Grill.
Its owners — the husband and wife team of Randy and Vilma Collins — partner, invest and believe in the fact that local businesses need to work in unison in order to be successful.
According to Drae: “Whether it’s a monthly comedy show, a pop-up kitchen with food from a different nationality or a local artist who needs a stage, Treehouse has always provided a home for the community.”
Drae has the right attitude, a strong work ethic and is determined to partner with all the right players. (If you are interested to learn more, contact him via: PettyProductions.ca).
Isn’t it amazing to see that when everyone helps support each other, all businesses can succeed and grow!
