Windsor Business to Business Networking Online: A Facebook Group dedicated to building relationships online between Windsor-Essex businesses.  Join the Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsorbusiness.

Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce After Business Networking Evening: If you have never attended an “After Business” event, you are missing a great marketing opportunity. The next event takes place on May 2nd at The Bloomin’ Gardner (6673 – 8th Concession, Oldcastle) from 5-7PM. Admission is only $10 and includes complimentary hot and cold appetizers compliments of ll Gabbiano Ristorante & Catering, $5 drinks and your chance to win a variety of door prizes. Tickets can be purchased online at www.windsorchamber.org.

Drink and Draw: Drink and Draw is a weekly social gathering for artists and art-enthusiasts alike. Club members are encouraged to bring sketchbooks and drawing supplies to various bars and pubs in the Windsor area each week and enjoy a drink while creating art with like-minded individuals! It’s the best way to practice your craft and network with peers! The next session takes place on Friday, May 3rd at 8:00PM. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.fb.com/DrinkandDrawWindsor.

Windsor Business Networks: Meets the second Thursday of every month. The network’s goal is to help promote local businesses exchange ideas for a stronger local economy. This month the Windsor Business Network welcomes guest speaker Ed Roach, The Branding Expert, to discuss tips and information to help you accomplish your business goals by harnessing the essence of your brand and allowing it to resonate with your stakeholders. The next session is scheduled for May 9th at Oasis Lounge at Place Concorde (7515 Forest Glade Drive) from 6:30-9PM. Admission is $6 at the door. A portion of the funds will be used to buy food (e.g.: pasta, sauce, peanut butter, canned goods) which will be donated to the Downtown Mission. For more information, click here.

The WindsorEssex Circle: Meets monthly at various locations across Windsor. The group defines itself as like-minded business professionals working together to make introductions, have good discussion and create opportunities for each other. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, May 9th from 5:00-7:00PM at The Windsor Club (100 Ouellette Avenue). There is no cost to attend. For more information, click here.

Windsor Essex Networking Association For Geriatrics (WE NAG): This networking group consists of individuals, businesses, services, companies, non-profits and organizations that cater to our seniors and their families in our community. Invitations are extended to the attendees that fit into this criteria. There is no cost to attend. Breakfast, coffee and tea are provided. WE NAG is wonderful opportunity for greeting and eating, talking and listening and always, building trust among your colleagues to ultimately increase your business potential. Each attendee is allotted 30 second for commercial and event announcements. Bring your marketing material! The next meeting is scheduled for May 14th  from 8:30-10AM at Centres For Seniors (635 McEwan Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 2E9). For newcomers, email marilyn@movinginharmony.com or call Moving In Harmony at 519-251-1741.

Biz X Patio Mixer: Meets the second Tuesday of every month at various locations across Windsor. The next event takes place on Tuesday, May 14th from 5-9PM. The month the event will begin at 5pm at the Downtown Windsor Business Accelerator (720 Ouellette Avenue) with a tour of their facility and a meet & greet with the entrepreneur tenants. Then at 6pm attendees will mosey over to the Bull N Barrel patio. The Biz MiXer is open to all business professionals.  Admission is $10 and includes yummy appetizers, mixer games, door prizes, and much much more. MAY SPECIAL: For all you race fans out there! To help celebrate this year’s Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix (May 31-June 2) Biz X magazine has brought in the actual CDBIGP Show Car all the way from Detroit exclusively for this event!!! You will be able to get an up close look at this piece of machinery and it will be available for photos free of charge courtesy Biz X Magazine.  Please RSVP to be a part of this event to mixer@bizxmagazine.com. For more details, click here.

Windsor Women of Influence: Meets monthly. The next event takes place on Wednesday, May 22nd from 5:3opm-8:00pm at Spago Ristorante (690 Erie Street East). Please join the Windsor Women of Influence as they continue to build our community of inspiration, motivation and support by attending our seventh networking event. Ronna Warsh of Ronna Hope Warsh Leadership Coaching is this month’s guest speaker. She will discuss how women can become inspirational leaders whom other people want to follow. The cost to attend is $15/pp. For more information or to RSVP, please contact Liz Nheme at lnehme@deloitte.ca.

The Cooperative Marketing Group (CMG) and Standard of Excellence for Women: Meets the third Monday of every month at different locations in the city that are part of the PLD Network. As the third Monday of May is Victoria Day, the May event is scheduled for Monday, May 27th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Grill 55(1855 Huron Church Road). The cost to attend is $20 which includes food, a donation to SoE, the opportunity to listen to the monthly guest speaker and to promote your business to and network with other business owners in attendance. Please RSVP to Frank D’Agnillo at 519-259-7065 or frank4pld@cogeco.ca or to Karen Taylor at 519-817-1936 or standardofexcellenceforwomen@gmail.com by May 17, 2013.

Windsor Women Accelerate – Women’s Entrepreneurial Network: On Thursday, May 30^th the Accelerator will host the inaugural evening of the Windsor Women Accelerate networking series. The purpose of this initiative is to bring together women that are passionate about entrepreneurship, social enterprise and who want to make a positive impact on our region. The event will feature Ms. Pat Soulliere, President and CEO of Soulliere Financial Group, and a prominent member of the Coalition12 of Entrepreneurial Leaders (C-12). This event will provide an opportunity for the women attending to network and discuss entrepreneurship in a supportive and enjoyable environment, while getting a taste of what the Accelerator has to offer. This wine and cheese networking event will also feature a ‘Stella and Dot’ jewelry trunk show, with independent star stylist Jeanine Jodoin. For more information, visit http://windsorwomenaccelerate.eventbrite.com.

Industry Development Group – Industry Initiatives
OMDC Export Fund – Interactive Digital Media – Call for Applications

Application Deadline: May 27, 2013 (by 5:00 pm)

OMDC is now accepting applications for the 2013/14 cycle of the OMDC Export Fund – Interactive Digital Media. This program provides eligible Ontario interactive digital media content producers with funding to participate in export development activities that correspond to a strategy for company growth. Primary activities supported are market event attendance and targeted sales trips that relate to the strategy.

Application Process: All applications must be submitted electronically through the Online Application Portal (OAP). Interested applicants must register their company’s corporate information at https://apply.omdc.on.ca/ prior to commencing an application. For technical assistance with registration or the application process send an email to applyhelp@omdc.on.ca. Applicants are encouraged to commence the application process well in advance of the deadline in case technical support is required.

Complete Guidelines and the link to the OAP are posted on the OMDC website: http://www.omdc.on.ca/ interactive/Funding/Export_ Fund___IDM.htm

Information Session: Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to attend an Information Session to have their questions answered.

Information Session #1 – Click here to access the Registration Form
• Date: May 8, 2013
• Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
• Location: The Conference Centre, Third Floor, 175 Bloor St. East, South Tower, Toronto

Information Session – Online – Click here to access the Registration Form
• Date: May 9, 2013
• Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Note: Access to this information session is limited. Priority will be given to persons with accessibility challenges, and registrants outside of the GTA. Online information session participants will receive an invitation via email with a link and password to login and will be able to call in via conference call during the session.

Registration is required. Please complete the online registration form by 5:00 pm on the day prior to the Information Session. Unregistered guests will only be accepted if space permits.

If you are interested in attending an Information Session but require it be conducted in French please send a request to programs@omdc.on.ca by April 22, 2013 and arrangements will be made to schedule the session on an alternate date.

For further information, please send an inquiry to programs@omdc.on.ca or contact:
Ivonete de Sousa | Coordinator, Industry Initiatives, Industry Development
Ontario Media Development Corporation
175 Bloor Street East | South Tower | Suite 501 Toronto | Ontario M4W 3R8
Direct phone: 416-642-6695 | Main phone: 416-314-6858 | Fax: 416-314-6876
www.omdc.on.ca

AlphaKOR Group is seeking an experienced technical sales Consultant.

Position Description:
The Corporate Consultant is responsible for managing an existing client portfolio, and expanding the products and services utilized per client in the portfolio. The Corporate Consultant is also responsible for working in conjunction with Inside Sales to cultivate new relationships through networking and prospecting. AlphaKOR offers a competitive salary plus commission structure, and benefits after successful completion of 90 days probation.

Responsibilities:

• Cultivate new clients for AlphaKOR
• Make sales calls and contact to both potential and present customers
• Follow up on qualified leads from AlphaKOR sales team
• Market products and services to new and existing customers
• Generate business through phone, e-mail, face-to-face meetings and business associations
• Be aware of the latest market trends and remain updated on product knowledge

Requirements:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Technical knowledge of Network Infrastructure, Servers, and Hardware
• Experience in outside sales and/or account management

Assets:

• Knowledge of the software market
• Knowledge of online marketing and web design
• Knowledge of cloud based applications

If you are interested in capitalizing on this exciting opportunity with one of Southwestern Ontario’s leading technology companies, please submit your resume directly through email at sales@alphakor.com.

What’s new this Month: Joining the list this month is Windsor Business to Business Networking, a Facebook Group that’s all about building relationships online between Windsor-Essex businesses.  Join the Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/windsorbusiness.

Boozin’ N’ Schmoozin Networking Event: Every month Raindance Windsor-Detroit invites you to network with fellow filmmakers and innovators. Networking is the key to success… don’t forget your business cards. The next event is Tuesday, April 2nd at 7PM at Vermouth. Admission is $5  (Premium members FREE). For more information, click here.

Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce Regional After Business Tradeshow: If you have never attended an “After Business” event, you are missing a great marketing opportunity. This month The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce has partnered with the Leamington & Amherstburg Chambers to present the 2013 Regional After Business Tradeshow presented by the Windsor Essex Economic Development Corporation. The event takes place on April 3^rd at Holiday Inn & Suites Windsor Ambassador Bridge (1855 Huron Church Road) from 5-7PM. Admission is $12/member and $20/general admission and includes complimentary hors d’oeuvres by Grill 55, $5 drinks and your chance to win a variety of door prizes. Tickets can be purchased online atwww.windsorchamber.org.

Drink and Draw: Drink and Draw is a weekly social gathering for artists and art-enthusiasts alike. Club members are encouraged to bring sketchbooks and drawing supplies to various bars and pubs in the Windsor area each week and enjoy a drink while creating art with like-minded individuals! It’s the best way to practice your craft and network with peers! The next session takes place on April 5th at 8:00PM. There is no cost to attend. For more information, visit www.fb.com/DrinkandDrawWindsor.

Windsor Essex Networking Association For Geriatrics (WE NAG): Meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month. This networking group consists of individuals, businesses, services, companies, non-profits and organizations that cater to our seniors and their families in our community. Invitations are extended to the attendees that fit into this criteria. There is no cost to attend. Breakfast, coffee and tea are provided. WE NAG is wonderful opportunity for greeting and eating, talking and listening and always, building trust among your colleagues to ultimately increase your business potential. Each attendee is allotted 30 second for commercial and event announcements. Bring your marketing material! The next meeting is scheduled for April 9^th from 8:30-10AM at Centres For Seniors (635 McEwan Avenue, Windsor, ON N9B 2E9). For newcomers, email marilyn@movinginharmony.com or call Moving In Harmony at 519-251-1741.

Biz X Mixer: Meets the second Tuesday of every month at various locations across Windsor. The next event takes place on Tuesday, April 9^th from 6-9PM at  per Bacco Italian Steakhouse (1199 Ottawa Street). Admission is $10 and includes yummy appetizers, mixer games, door prizes, and much much more. Please RSVP to be a part of this event to mixer@bizxmagazine.com. For more details, click here.

Breakfast Networking Express: A breakfast networking event geared to small business owners. The next session takes place on April 10th at Kingsville Golf & Country Club from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The event is organized by the WindsorEssex Small Business Centre, the Self-Employment Assistance Office and the Essex Community Futures Development Corporation.  Admission is $10. For more information, click here.

The WindsorEssex Circle: Meets monthly at various locations across Windsor. The group defines itself as like-minded business professionals working together to make introductions, have good discussion and create opportunities for each other. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10^th from 5:00-7:00PM at La Cucina (1614 Lesperance Road). There is no cost to attend. For more information, click here.

The Cooperative Marketing Group: Meets monthly at different locations in the city that are part of the PLD Network. Meetings are held on the third Monday of every month. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 15th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Il Gabbiano Ristorante and Catering, 875 Erie Street East, Windsor, ON N9A 3Y7, Windsor Ont. There is no cost to attend and PLD members will get a discount on their food purchases. Please visit the Group at http://www.facebook.com/groups/526055590746536/ for more information.