Friday, January 24, 2014

Unemployed Help Centre’s Food Rescue Program “Plentiful Harvest” Jan. 28. 2014



JANUARY 28, 2014, NOON UNTIL 4 PM AT THE UNEMPLOYED HELP CENTRE IN THE COMMUNITY KITCHEN (PLENTIFUL HARVEST), 6955 CANTELON DRIVE, WINDSOR

All are welcome to attend the Open House and Luncheon for donors, sponsors and friends of Plentiful Harvest.  They would like to give back to the generous farmers, greenhouses, donors and sponsors who have made their Food Rescue Program such a great success. Here guests will have the opportunity to see firsthand the benefit to the community and how their donations have made a difference. Red Seal Chef Roger Poirier and the students who work and study in their Community Kitchen have put together an innovative luncheon menu featuring fresh local foods, and staff will provide tours for those who have not yet visited their fantastic new facility.  They will also announce how many pounds of food have been rescued to date and the social agencies and neighborhoods that have benefited from the donations.

If you require further information, please feel free to contact June Muir at 519 – 981-3222 (cell) or  Mike Turnbull, Food Rescue Manager, Plentiful Harvest 519 944-4900 ext 149.






by Richard Rosenthal

Tuesday, January 14, 2014

Practice Your Pitch Jan 16 With WEtech & Then Audition for CBC January 23, 2014





CBC’s Dragons’ Den Windsor auditions are almost here. What better way to prepare for your audition than to practice your pitch in front of local entrepreneurs and investors. In this session, local inventors and entrepreneurs will be giving 5 minutes to pitch their idea to local entrepreneurs/investors. Each pitch will be followed up with a 5 minute feedback session. This session is open to anyone looking for an opportunity to practice their pitch regardless of if you will be attending the Dragons’ Den Windsor auditions set for January 23rd. The Practice Your Pitch session takes place January 16th - 1 week before CBC Dragons’ Den auditions come to Windsor.


Who Should Attend the Practice Session
Entrepreneurs and Inventors looking to practice their pitch and get “real” feedback from “real” investors/entrepreneurs.


 
Important Pitch Information


  • All interested entrepreneurs/inventors must submit an application at www.practiceyourpitchwindsor.eventbrite.com.
  • Applications will be reviewed and pitch spots will be selected on a first come first serve basis.
  • Pitches will be timed and limited to 5 minutes ONLY.
  • Pitches are limited to props ONLY (no PowerPoint, etc…)
  • Each pitch has 2 minutes for setup (if needed)
  • Showing vs. Telling - You should be able to explain your product in 5 minutes with or without technical support.
    Please direct any inquiries to Yvonne Pilon at ypilon@wetech-alliance.com or 519-997-2857
     
    Event Details for PRACTICE PITCH
    Date : January 16, 2014
    Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
    Location: The Accelerator 720 Ouellette Avenue (Free parking in rear)
    Cost: Free


EVENT DETAILS FOR ACTUAL AUDITIONS:
Open auditions are coming to Windsor at Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce (2575 Ouellette Place) on January 23. The audition tour welcomes participants of all ages, with no prior television experience required. With the highly-rated ‘All-Student’ episode and the recent launch of Kevin O’Leary’s Future Dragon Fund, DRAGONS’ DEN continues to seek out and support young Canadian entrepreneurs.


Aspiring entrepreneurs should be prepared to pitch their concept to the DRAGONS’ DEN producers in five minutes or less. If they show the producers that they’ve got the chops to land financial backing for their business venture, they could be invited into the Den to brave the Dragons. Prospective pitchers are encouraged to apply online and bring a completed application form to the audition.

Visit http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/auditions  for more details.


by Richard Rosenthal

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Charity Pasta Night for IRIS, JANUARY 8, 2014


IRIS hosts  the “Caboto Charity Pasta” event on Wednesday, Jan. 8/14.

from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm

G. Caboto Club, 2175 Tecumseh Rd. E.   519-252-8383

Please come and enjoy famous Caboto pasta (meat / vegetarian sauce), salad, buns, butter, coffee, tea!

Baked goods, etc. also will be sold.

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Adult (13-60) $9

Seniors (>60) $8

Children (5-12) $6 

Children under 5 (with paying adult) free

Take out – $10

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Please help 12 local charities!



by Richard Rosenthal