TLDR: The the announcement was a big deal, but there are many unanswered questions and next steps that have to be achieved in order to reach the true potential of the "transformative investment" that was promised by many. This week was a potentially transformative week for Windsor-Essex. We are still years away from the plant … Continue reading A Few Thoughts on a Battery Plant
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Episode 4.04 – Stephen Mackenzie – President and CEO of Invest Windsor-Essex
Stephen MacKenzie is the President and CEO of Invest WindsorEssex responsible for advancing economic development to grow and sustain prosperity in Southwest Ontario, Canada. He has spent 27 years in economic development organizations in Connecticut, Nova Scotia and now Ontario. Prior to joining IWE, he served as the Executive Director of the Southeastern Connecticut Enterprise … Continue reading Episode 4.04 – Stephen Mackenzie – President and CEO of Invest Windsor-Essex
Episode 4.02 – Al Strathdee Mayor of St Marys
Al Strathdee was first elected Mayor in 2014 and is now serving his second term. He is a graduate of Wilfrid Laurier University, with an Honours BA in History and Political Science and also is a graduate of the University of Ottawa with a Bachelor of Education. Al is a business small operator and has … Continue reading Episode 4.02 – Al Strathdee Mayor of St Marys
Episode 4.01 – Mayor Gary McNamara – Mayor the Town of Tecumseh and Warden Essex County
Born and raised in Cornwall, Ontario, Mayor McNamara and his family have called Tecumseh home since 1981. After working at Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. as a Power Engineer for 28 years, Gary retired in 2011. He has been married to Heather for 47 years, is the father of two grown sons, and proud grandfather … Continue reading Episode 4.01 – Mayor Gary McNamara – Mayor the Town of Tecumseh and Warden Essex County
2021 Census of Population
It nerd Xmas! This is the first of seven census releases this year. Although foundational the population and dwelling counts leave us wanting more, to really understand what is happening. The Windsor Star covered the release and I commented if you are interested. That being said we can guess at what is happening but we … Continue reading 2021 Census of Population
A Few Things to Watch in 2022
The following are issues, stories and priorities that I am keeping my eye in 2022. If you want you may want to refer to my 2020, 2021 "Things to Watch" posts as I refer back to past posts at various points without linking. COVID-19 or is it 22? We are currently riding out Omicron praying … Continue reading A Few Things to Watch in 2022
Episode 3.12 – Season 3 Recap
A look back on Season 3, the year and ahead on the podcast for 2022. You can listen at the link below on your favourite podcasting platform. You can listen here.
Episode 3.11 – Mayor Nelson Santos – Kingsville Ontario
Kingsville Mayor Nelson Santos was first elected to Municipal Council in 1997 where he served two terms as a Councillor before becoming Kingsville’s first Deputy Mayor to be elected at large following the municipal amalgamations of Kingsville with the former Townships of Gosfield North and Gosfield South. Nelson Santos was elected Mayor of Kingsville in … Continue reading Episode 3.11 – Mayor Nelson Santos – Kingsville Ontario
Windsor Budget – 2022
Welcome back my friends. I made cookies but then I ate them all reading this budget. Before we begin you should probably refer to my 2019 Operational and Capital Budget and 2020 Part 1 -Operations , Part 2 ABCs and Part 3 - Capital. As each year's budget builds off the previous year's; reviewing what … Continue reading Windsor Budget – 2022
Episode 3.10 – Councillor Amy Martin, Ward 6 -Norfolk County
Amy Martin is a 33 year old, first term, municipal councillor for Ward 6 (Port Dover) in Norfolk County. Amy campaigned on being accessible and communicating with constituents and won with over 50% of the vote in her community. She’s the first female representative for ward 6. Teaser Tune in for the full conversation Thursday … Continue reading Episode 3.10 – Councillor Amy Martin, Ward 6 -Norfolk County
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