EPICentre UWindsor

06/07/2024

Meet Alma Alao, founder of Uni Abroad Hub and a member of the Libro Social Enterprise Coaching Program powered by Libro Credit Union

Read all about Alma's journey into entrepreneurship and don't forget to register for the final pitch competition this Monday to see Alma and the rest of the changemakers pitch to a panel of judges!

Register here: https://epicentreuwindsor.ca/event/social-enterprise-final-pitch-competition-2/

https://epicentreuwindsor.ca/alma-alao-bridging-borders-and-building-futures-with-uni-abroad-hub/

Navigating the complexities of international education can be daunting. For Alma Alao, a fourth-year student at the University of Windsor, her journey from Nigeria to Canada was both a challenge and a calling. Now, as the founder of Uni Abroad Hub, she is dedicated to easing the transition for inter...

05/24/2024

Meet Nadja Pelkey, Digital Initiatives and Partnerships Coordinator at Art Windsor-Essex. She is an artist, writer, curator, and educator currently based in Windsor, Ontario. Her work has been exhibited in Canada, the United States and abroad. She has contributed catalogue essays, reviews, and criticism to both regional and national publications. In 2014, she was nominated for the Premier’s Award for Excellence in the Arts by senior artist nominee Iain Baxter&. She has over ten years of experience in the cultural industries, includes directing residency programs, non-profit arts organizations, and consulting. She is the former Executive Director of the Arts Council Windsor & Region and sits on the City of Windsor Public Art Committee and the Detroit River Coalition.

Check out this interview with Nadja hosted by our Campus and Community Events Coordinator, Lauryn Bodde and filmed by our Marketing Student Assistant, Montse Pineda!

Nadja will be hosting our Artful Impact breakout session called: Supporting the Creative Sector.

Register now!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/artful-impact-tickets-879588933177?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/21/2024

Join us in collaboration with Libro Credit Union for an evening to start conversations about social impact, creativity and what it means to be an artisan.

Whether you identify as an artist, maker, artisan, or changemaker, you may have encountered a perceived “gap” between honing your craft or cause and developing your entrepreneurial skills; this event aims to address those concerns and bridge the gap.

Join the conversation on May 30th!

Join us in collaboration with Libro Credit Union for an evening to start conversations about social impact, creativity and what it means to be an artisan. Whether you identify as an artist, maker, artisan or changemaker, you may have encountered a perceived “gap” between honing your craft/cause ...

05/21/2024

What are you truly passionate about? What sparks you? Two questions Stacey Mackinnon would ask her clients, two questions that drew her closer to her life’s calling, two questions that opened up a world dedicated to transforming the lives of young girls through Help Her Fly. An organization dedicated to empowering young women through guidance, mentorship and bursary opportunities in a safe and positive environment.

Stacey is a current member of the Libro Credit Union Social Enterprise Coaching program run by Sydney Thompson. This program is aimed at empowering changemakers in Southwestern Ontario to launch and grow impactful social enterprises.

Read her full story written by Marketing Coordinator, Layan Barakat and don't forget to register to see Stacey and the rest of the cohort at the final pitch on June 10th!

Pitch competition:
https://epicentreuwindsor.ca/stacey-mackinnon-gives-young-women-wings-to-fly/

Stacey's Story:
https://epicentreuwindsor.ca/stacey-mackinnon-gives-young-women-wings-to-fly/

What are you truly passionate about? What sparks you? Two questions Stacey Mackinnon would ask her clients, two questions that drew her closer to her life's calling, two questions that opened up a world dedicated to transforming the lives of young girls through Help Her Fly. A non-profit organizatio...

05/16/2024

Tonights Connect For event is officially sold out!! Thank you to everyone who registered, we can't wait to celebrate Asian Heritage Month with you!

05/16/2024

Tonight! Come out to celebrate our Asian Heritage at EPICentre UWindsor

There are some tickets left you can buy on eventsbrite.

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/connect-for-a-celebration-of-asian-heritage-tickets-877962277807?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/10/2024

Did you know May is Asian Heritage Month?

On May 16th, we will be celebrating asian heritage in our local, entrepreneurial landscape in our newest iteration of the Connect For series, Connect For: A Celebration of Asian Heritage.

Join us for this showcase-style networking event where you'll get to meet local entrepreneurs, network with your peers and celebrate Asian entrepreneurs in

Thank you to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre for partnering with us on this event! Attendees can look forward to meeting:

GaiaDigits
Ecovana
Allergy Eatables
Angelic Smiles
WünderBooth
Avid Sensory Wellness
Marketing International Distribution Solutions Inc.
Kannex Media
UWindsor Indian Students Association
Middle Eastern Students' Association UWindsor
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre
Multicultural Council of Windsor-Essex

Don't miss out on this event! Register now:

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, EPICentre will be hosting a Connect For event highlighting Asian-owned businesses

05/07/2024

co-founder & CEO of stopped by EPICentre today to meet with the changemakers currently in our Social Enterprise Coaching Program!!

05/06/2024

Thank you to everybody who came out to our VentureWomen final pitch competition! The judges had the difficult task of choosing two winners from this years talented cohort. Congratulations to everyone who presented:

* Femi Soluade – Founder of
* Heaven Cooper – Founder of 
* Netsanet Kidane – Founder of DOMI
* Nourin Ahmed – Founder of Rentee
* Safiia Mohammed – Founder of 
* Udoka Nwosu – Founder of Eudokas International Inc.

🏆 In first place:
🏆Second place: Eudokas International

Thank you to our incredible judging panel:

* Dr. Kemi Anazodo, Assistant Professor, Odette School of Business,
* Jennifer Charron, President Logic Executive Work Solututions
* Maureen Lucas, Former CEO, LucasWorks!

Thank you to everyone who came out today!

The VentureWomen Program is funded by the Embassy & Consulates of the United States of America in Canada, Lucas Imagine Fund, and Logic Executive Search & Workplace Solutions.

05/06/2024

Attention Makers 📣

Our MakerSpace hours have changed for the summer. Want to find out how you can get involved? Visit our website for more info!

https://epicentreuwindsor.ca/makerspace/

04/30/2024

Join us on May 16th for a celebration of Asian Heritage during our next Connect For networking event! This initiative is not only an opportunity to celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Asian communities in Canada but also to honour the remarkable achievements and contributions of individuals of Asian origin who have played a pivotal role in shaping our nation's identity.

Shoutout to our sponsor Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre for helping us put this event on

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, EPICentre will be hosting a Connect For event highlighting Asian-owned businesses

04/30/2024

We had a fantastic morning here at EPICentre hosting the Wake-up Windsor Essex networking event powered by thank you to everybody who came out!