WINDSOR, ONT. A new initiative is offering cash prizes of $11,000 to customers and food service businesses in Windsor and Essex County. The local support program, called ‘#DineYQG’, was launched on Monday by the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island (TWEPI) and presenting sponsor CUPE 543. “#DineYQG will support locally owned restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, take and bakes, wineries, breweries and distillers at a time when their businesses have been severely impacted by COVID-19,” said a news release from the chamber. Most local restaurants remain open for take-out, delivery or curbside orders, but no in-person dining is currently allowed under provincial lockdown guidelines.
Three local tourism innovators have been awarded a $3,000 grant and mentorship after making winning pitches for the second round of the Windsor Essex “Spark” Program.
The “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program is a partnership between the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab, Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, Libro Credit Union and WEtech Alliance.
The program looks to find, foster and support new tourism ideas, experiences and partnerships that will enhance current offerings, address gaps or challenges, motivate travel and longer stays, and increase year-round visits in the region.
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The top five applicants to the Windsor Essex “Spark” Program were invited to present their new tourism idea at a virtual Pitch Session held on January 14th. A judge panel of partner representatives and a tourism innovator from outside the region selected the three winning applicants.
EXETER – The Exeter BIA’s 2021 White Squirrel Calendar is available throughout stores in the community.
The calendar can be purchased for $10 and features photos of Exeter’s famous white squirrel as well as coupons for local businesses which offer over $100 in savings, and Exeter BIA manager Laura Connolly says they make the perfect gift.
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“You’re more than getting your $10 in value,” said Connolly. “This goes towards the work that’s being done by the Exeter BIA, whether it be the Santa Claus Parade, helping out with events that happen downtown and farmers’ markets. It’s making sure we can do each one of these things in the future.”