Media Releases

 

2021

 

January 21, 2021 - Windsor the First Canadian City with Ford Safety Insights Platform

 

January 12, 2021 - IT Solutions Company – Research Into Internet Systems Inc. Chooses Windsor-Essex

 

2020

 

October 13, 2020 - Windsoressex Economic Development Corporation Named Official Virtual Reality Partner of APMA's Project Arrow

 

September 15, 2020 - Automotive Cybersecurity Company – Vehiqilla Inc. Chooses Windsor-Essex

 

September 8, 2020 - Windsor-Essex Named One of Canada's Best Locations to Invest

 

August 26, 2020 - OneLedger Partners with IBLS to Launch the International Health Passport

 

July 6, 2020 - Engineering Consulting Company Chooses Windsor-Essex

 

June 11, 2020 - ShopHERE Program to Grow E-commerce Presence for Windsor-Essex Small Businesses

 

June 3, 2020 - Windsor Essex ‘Can’t Wait’ For A New Hospital Says Economic Development Agency, Launches Digital Campaign

 

May 28, 2020 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation's 2019 Annual Report Released

 

May 20, 2020 - Detroit Mobility Lab Partners with WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation to Support Mobility Companies Expanding to Windsor-Essex and Detroit

 

May 19, 2020 - Windsor-Essex county Manufacturers Pivot to Make Products the World Needs

Backgrounder

 

April 8, 2020 - Engineering Simulation and Analysis Software Company – Simutech Group Chooses Windsor, ON

 

March 5, 2020 - Network to Support Women in STEM and Entpreneurship Launched - RISE Windsor-Essex

 

February 18, 2020 - WE EDC 2020 "Vehicle of the Future" Student Contest

 

2019

 

Oct. 24, 2019 - W.E. Shop Local Show Celebrates 5 Years of Highlighting Entrepreneurship in Windsor-Essex

 

Sept. 10, 2019 - Over 350 Delegates Attend the 4th Annual Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference and Trade Show

 

July 30, 2019 - Windsor-Essex, Ontario Launches Digital Main Street Service Squad Community receives $125,000 Digital Main Street Grant to help main street businesses improve online presence
 

June 10, 2019 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation (WE EDC) and the Canadian Association of Moldmakers (CAMM) will sign a MoU with Hon’ble Chief Minister Shri Bhupesh Baghel, from the State of Chhattisgarh, India on June 10, 2019

 

May 29, 2019 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation's 2018 AGM & Ribbon-Cutting of the VR CAVE

 

May 6, 2019 - Windsor-Essex Region Celebrates International Economic Development Week - May 6 – 11, 2019

 

Backgrounder
 

2018 Survey Results
 

Regional Economic Development Contacts

 

March 22, 2019 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation
Launches Marketing Campaign to Brand the Region…Where Canada Begins
 

January 14, 2019 - Windsor-Essex “Where Canada Begins” on the World Stage at the 2019 North American International Auto Show

 

2018

 

November 29, 2018 - Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Signed Between Canada And India

 

November 6, 2018 - Over 350 Delegates Attend 3rd Annual  Emerging Technologies in Automation Conference and Trade Show

 

November 2, 2018 - $10,000 Awarded to Smart Mobility Ideas

 

October 26, 2018 - W.E. Shop Local Show Supports Windsor-Essex Entrepreneurs and Responds to the Public’s Desire to Shop Local

 

October 4, 2018 - Kauth a German Auto Component Manufacturer Opens North American Headquarters in Windsor, Ontario

 

August 29, 2018 - The WindsorEssex Small Business Centre Supports Local Enterprising Young People Start Up and Run their Own Summer Business

Media Brief

List of Summer Companies

 

June 20, 2018 - Tal Czudner, General Manager of Essex Golf and Country Club is the Incoming Board Chair of the WE EDC

 

May 7, 2018 - Windsor-Essex Region Celebrates International Economic Development Week - May 7-11, 2018

Backgrounder

Regional Economic Development Contacts

 

Feburary 27, 2018 - CAMM and WE EDC Announce Funding from Ontario’s Rural Economic Development (Red) Program

 

 

2017

 

November 15, 2017 - New Business - Ford City Financial Opens in Ford City Business Neighbourhood

 

November 2, 2017 - A U.S. Manufacturer - PCS Company Opens a Distribution Centre in the Town of Tecumseh, Ontario

 

October 31, 2017 - Over 300 Delegates Attend the 2nd Annual Emerging Technologies In Automation Conference and Trade Show


Program Agenda

 

October 18, 2017 - Record Number of Local Vendors Participate in the Small Biz Expo 2017
 

October 5, 2017 - Manufacturers and 604 Students Come Together to Celebrate Manufacturing Day

 

September 5, 2017 - Windsor-Essex, Ontario, Canada Recognized as one of the Top 10 Locations for Investment in Canada

 

August 28, 2017 - The SBC Support Local Enterprising Young People Start Up & Run Their Own Summer Business

 

July 21, 2017 - Preparing for the Renegotiation of NAFTA Local Organizations Collaborate to Benefit Windsor-Essex

 

June 20, 2017 - Essex County Warden, Tom Bain is the Incoming Chair of the WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation

 

May 10, 2017 - Results of the Consolidated Regional Business Survey Highlights Growth and Local Business Priorities

 

April 11, 2017 - United Way/Centraide Windsor-Essex and the Small Business Centre Announces New Regional Grant Program to Support Priority Neighbourhoods

 

March 31, 2017 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation & The Small Business Centre
Announce Research Findings from the WindsorEssex Music Strategy Report

Windsor-Essex Music Strategy Report - 2017

 

March 29, 2017 - Cavalier Tool & Manufacturing Inc. Expands with Support from City of Windsor’s Community Improvement Plan

 

March 7, 2017 - New Software Consulting Group Opens North American Office in the Town Of Tecumseh, ON
 

February, 21, 2017 - Young Adult Representative Joins the WindsorEssex Economic Development Board
 

February 9, 2017 - Mayor of Tecumseh Welcomes New Company to Town
 

January 20, 2017 - CEO of WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp. Joins an International Economic Development Committee

 

2016

November 29, 2016 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corp Presents How Innovation and the Internet of Things is Changing the World and How That Could Impact The Region

Ian Khan, Bio

 

October 18, 2016 - Celebrating Small Businesses in Windsor-Essex

 

October 13, 2016 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation hosted a delegation from the City of Guro, South Korea

 

October 6, 2016 - Local Manufacturers Open their Doors to over 600 Students in Recognition of Manufacturing Day in Windsor-Essex

 

September 23, 2016 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Welcomes New Members to The Board

 

August 9, 2016 -  WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Announces New Chief Executive Officer

 

July 14, 2016 - Canadian Business and Profit Magazine Unveil Their 2nd Annual Ranking Of Municipalities
 

July 13, 2016 - The WindsorEssex Small Business Centre Announces Exclusive Membership Program for SBC Clients
 

June 28, 2016 - Outstanding Response by Students Interested in Entrepreneurship Through - The Small Business Centre and it’s Summer Company Program
 

 

June 13, 2016 - Developing a Centre of Excellence In Additive and Light-Weighting Manufacturing in Windsor-Essex, Ontario Canada

 

June 7, 2016 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Well Positioned to Maintain Positive Momentum and Reach 2016 Goals.
 

WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation - 2015 Annual Report.
 

May 18, 2016 - His Excellency Raoul Delcorde, Ambassador of Belgium to Canada Speaks at a Roundtable
 

May 10, 2016 - Amalgamation Announcement Made by Two Regional Companies
 

April 22, 2016 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Highlights Activities and Accomplishments in the Q1 Report
             Read Q1 Report

 

April 20, 2016 - Canada’s Music Incubator’s Artist Manager Bootcamp to Visit Windsor-Essex

 

March 16, 2016 - Board of Directors Meetings Open to Public Media

 

March 11, 2016 - Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare set to host local Health Innovation Event

 

January 25, 2016 - $75,000 in Starter Company Grants Presented to 15 Local Entrepreneurs - by the Windsor-Essex Small Business Centre in 2015

 

January 14, 1016 - Board &Management Steers WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Towards a More Effective and Transparent Organization While Accepting Positive 2015 Result

January 14, 2016 Media Release Attachment

 

2015

October 30, 2015 - Sutherland Global Services Hiring Students to Fill Over 300 New Jobs!

 

September 30, 2015 - In Recognition of Manufacturing Day Windsor-Essex Manufacturers Open Their Doors to Over 300 Students!

 

September 24, 2015 - Local Food and Beverage Processors Participate in Canada’s Premier Grocery & Specialty Food Show in Toronto

 

August 27, 2015 - Turning Ambitious Students into Entrepreneurs through the Small Business Centre Summer Company Program

 

August 5, 2015 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors Announces Interim CEO

 

July 6, 2015 - Sandra Pupatello resigns from Windsor-Essex Economic Development Corporation

 

June 25, 2015 - Minister Raitt Highlights the Benefits of New Gordie Howe International Bridge to a Capacity Crowd at Ec. Dev. Supplier Information Session

 

June 24, 2015 - Becoming a Seniorpreneur is an Opportunity to Turn a Personal Passion into a Viable Business

 

June 12, 2015 - A Business Start Up Program Aimed at Attracting Retirees and Nearly Retired Residents in Windsor-Essex

 

June 8, 2015 - Bridging our Local Opportunity for Windsor-Essex Businesses

 

June 3, 2015 - Windsor-Essex on the Road to Becoming a Lightweight Materials Hub

 

May 22, 2015 - Life Sciences Hub Takes Shape in Windsor-Essex, Ontario Canada

 

April 30, 2015 - Pupatello presents “Why the Windsor-Essex region is prime location for the growth of the life sciences sector.” at MEDEC MEDTECH Conference

 

 April 29, 2015 - Windsor-Essex Manufacturers' Supplier Day

 

April 13, 2015 - Windsor-Essex is in the Top Two For The Business Friendliness Award Announced by … fDi American Cities of The Future Awards 2015/16

 

January 13, 2014 - It’s Official!  HGSs Canada Announces Tecumseh Mall As The Site For Their Newest Contact Centre In Windsor, Ontario

 

 

2014

 

November 27, 2014 - Women’s Executive Network Names Sandra Pupatello -2014 Canada’s Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Award Winner 

 

November 18, 2014 - Humour In Advertising Campaign…Used To Lure Candidates To The Technical And Skilled Trades Career Fair

 

October 21, 2014 - Shining the Spotlight on the Region’s Small Businesses

 

October 3, 2014 - Creating New Opportunities to Support Youth Employment and Small Business Development

 

October 2, 2014 - Visiting Industry Reps Impressed with the Showcase of Agri-Business

 

September 23, 2014 - HGS Chooses Windsor!

 

September 12, 2014 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Connects Agri-Businesses with National and International Buyers

 

September 2, 2014 - Ec. Dev. Recognized as One of Canada’s Top Ten Economic Development Agencies in Canada

 

July 4, 2014 - Students Explore Entrepreneurship Hands-On Through the Summer Company Program

 

July 4, 2014 - Media Brief - Summer Company Program

 

June 20, 2014 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation Highlights Business Development Activities To Strengthen The Region At The 2013 Annual General Meeting

 

June 3, 2014 - Sandra Pupatello Extends a Warm Welcome on Behalf of the Region to Local, National & International Delegates Attending the Automotive Parts Manufacturing Association (APMA) Conference

 

June 3, 2014 - CEO, Sandra Pupatello Discusses Challenges And Opportunities For The Region To The Canadian Italian Business & Professional Association

 

Apr. 11, 2014 - Work For The Best Boss Ever …YOU! Summer Company

 

Mar. 25, 2014 - Local Economic Development Corp. and Manufacturing Consortium to Host 2014 Ontario Productivity Benchmarking Road Tour
 

 

Feb. 25, 2014 - Sourcing New Business Opportunities – The Theme At Today’s Change Management Workshop

 

Feb. 20, 2014 - Sandra Pupatello Speaks to Delegates at the Michigan Food & Agriculture Border Gateway Summit About Doing Business from Windsor-Essex

 

Feb. 3, 2014 - All Avenues Investigated To Create A Future Operation In The Heinz Facility And In The Region

 

Jan. 31, 2014 - 48 Hours Ago…An Update On The Buywindsoressex.Com Key Sector Database

 

Jan. 31, 2014 - Idea Forum - To Expose New Methods Of Youth Employment

 

Jan. 29, 2014 - The Economic Development Corporation Launches Aggressive Sales Strategies

 

Jan. 16, 2014 - Ombudsman Addresses Top Issues for Economic Development Related to Our Local Businesses

 

Jan. 7, 2014 - Windsor-Essex Parlays Expertise In Agriculture Into A Whole New Industry

 

 

2013

Dec. 13, 2013 - Personal Care Manufacturing Company Opens for Business in LaSalle, ON
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Dec. 6, 2013 - Announcement - The Business Ombudsman Initiative
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Oct. 18, 2013 - The Economic Development Corporation, the City of Windsor & HGS Canada Announces City is shortlisted for 500 Seat Job Contact Centre!
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Oct. 8, 2013 - Windsor-Essex Recognized Internationally…Winning Two Bronze Awards!
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Oct. 7, 2013 - High-Tech Medical Device Manufacturing Company Opening A Facility In Amherstburg, Ontario
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Oct. 1, 2013 - A Toronto Region Board of Trade First -- Pupatello and Francis Address Business Leaders
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Sept. 30, 2013 - Pupatello at Canada's National Manufacturing Event...Promoting Windsor-Essex
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Aug. 25, 2013 - WEEDC Welcomes New Team Member - Anne Miskovsky
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Jul. 25, 2013 - Windsor-Essex Plans for the Ontario Music Fund Grant Program
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Jun. 14, 2013 - Windsor-Essex Consumers Encouraged to Take the $10 Local Food Challenge
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Jun. 12, 2013 - FOCUS- New Business Attraction, Expansion and the Region’s Assets For Jobs
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May 22, 2013 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation and the WE Prosper Youth Attraction and Retention Task Force Receives an Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant
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May 15, 2013 - Local Wines Showcased in LCBO Outlet Stores throughout Southwestern Ontario
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May 9, 2013 - Media Release: WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation - Hires New CEO, Sandra Pupatello
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April 9, 2013 - Windsor-Essex Represented At Hannover Industrial Fair in Hannover, Germany April 8 to 12, 2013
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April 8, 2013 - Windsor-Essex Wins in America Cities of the Future Awards 2013
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March 22, 2013 - High-Tech Company Welcomed To The Windsor-Essex Region
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2012

Adobe PDF documentMay 1, 2012 - WEEDC's Regional Wine Report Provides Recommendations for Industry Growth
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Adobe PDF documentFebruary 9, 2012 - WEEDC's Annual Report Card Unites Region
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2011

Adobe PDF documentDecember 21, 2011 - Western Canada Oil and Gas Manufacturing Company Expands into Windsor-Essex\
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Adobe PDF documentDecember 15, 2011 - Survey Reveals Residents' Views on Economic Prospects
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Adobe PDF documentJune 16, 2011 - WEEDC Positioning the Region for Future Success
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Adobe PDF documentJune 16, 2011 - Windsor Rubber Processing Ltd. From Used to Usable
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Adobe PDF documentApril 29, 2011 - Pristine LED Inc. Brings New Light to Windsor, Ontario
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Adobe PDF documentApril 26, 2011 - Siliken Starts Production of PV Modules in Windsor
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Adobe PDF documentApril 15, 2011 - Windsor-Essex Gears Up for Top 7 Most Intelligent Community Celebrations
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Adobe PDF documentApril 15, 2011 - Windsor-Essex Earns Top 10 "American Cities of the Future" Ranking
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Adobe PDF documentApril 14, 2011 - UNI Solar Announcement
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Adobe PDF documentFebruary 9, 2011 - Windsor-Essex Tells Leaders Collaboration is Answer
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2010

Adobe PDF documentDecember 16, 2011 - NAFTC Studios' Plan to Open State-of-the-art Film Studio in Lakeshore
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Adobe PDF documentOctober 8, 2010 - Siliken S.A. Announcing the Selection of Windsor to Host its Solar Module Manufacturing Facility in Ontario, Canada
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Adobe PDF documentSeptember 28, 2010 - Nemak Announces New Investment at its Windsor Operations
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Adobe PDF documentSeptember 24, 2010 - OYA Solar announces largest rooftop project in North America
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Adobe PDF documentAugust 19, 2010 - Municipalities Proclaim "Look For Local-It's Worth It" Week
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Adobe PDF documentJune 12, 2010 - WEEDC and Partners Seek to Enhance the Region's "GROWN RIGHT HERE" Local Movement
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Adobe PDF documentJune 12, 2010 - Windsor Essex is at the Table to Promote Local Food
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Adobe PDF documentMay 11, 2010 - Solar Panel Manufacturing Company to Create 200 Jobs in Windsor-Essex
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Adobe PDF documentApril 15, 2010 - Lighting System Manufacturer Starts Operation in Windsor-Essex
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Adobe PDF documentApril 3, 2010 - WEEDC Welcomes New Solar Components firm to the Windsor-Essex Region
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Adobe PDF documentFebruary 5, 2010 - WindsorEssex Economic Development Corporation - Grown Right Here Campaign
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2009

Adobe PDF documentNovember 20, 2009 - OYA Solar Breaks Ground on First Utility Scale Rooftop Solar Project in Windsor-Essex
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Adobe PDF documentNovember 17, 2009 - Bringing Manufacturers Together To Take On The World
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Adobe PDF documentNovember 12, 2009 - WindsorEssex Development Commission Announces New CEO
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Adobe PDF documentSeptember 11, 2009 - Local Chefs and Industry Meet With Windsor-Essex Agri-Sector Community
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Adobe PDF documentJuly 31, 2009 - WindsorEssex Development Commission Announces New Board of Directors
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Adobe PDF documentJuly 6, 2009 - Windsor-Essex Sets Table For Local Food
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Adobe PDF documentJuly 6, 2009 - Meeting is Scheduled for Important Funding Announcement
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Adobe PDF documentJune 26, 2009 - CREATING JOBS: Solar Market Sector Investment on the Rise in the Windsor-Essex Region
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Adobe PDF documentApril 9, 2009 - CREATING JOBS: Growing a key industry in Windsor-Essex
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Adobe PDF documentMarch 13, 2009 - Manufacturing Funding Programs
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Adobe PDF documentFebruary 16, 2009 - WEDC Spearheads New Funding Initiative
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Adobe PDF documentJanuary 21, 2009 - Wizie Announces Software R&D Center in Windsor
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Adobe PDF documentJanuary 6, 2009 - WEDC Announces New Vice President
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2008

Adobe PDF documentDecember 29, 2008 - New Customer Service Centre to Open in Windsor
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Adobe PDF documentSeptember 29, 2008 - WEDC Wins National Award for its Website
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Adobe PDF documentSeptember 23, 2008 - WEDC Welcomes New Board Member
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Adobe PDF documentSeptember 17, 2008 - WEDC Announces Lean Initiatives for MTDM Companies
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Adobe PDF documentJuly 18, 2008 - Coalition Launched to Bring Green Collar Jobs to Region
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Adobe PDF documentJune 24, 2008 - WEDC helps local MTDM shops diversify, become more competitive.
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Adobe PDF documentApril 17, 2008 - W.E. CAN: The Beginning of a Positive New Era in Windsor-Essex.
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Adobe PDF documentMarch 20, 2008 - WEDC launching region's first alliance of local businesses and researchers
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Adobe PDF documentFebruary 22, 2008 - The WEDC wants to promote the work of local Researchers and Developers
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