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Want to know what experiences are out there as Ontario begins to reopen? These are the people you need to meet!
July’s edition of Lightning Talks with Community Creators is featuring experience creators from across Windsor-Essex! Tune in on Thursday, July 29th at 7pm as we feature:
Lynnette Bain, Tourism Windsor-Essex Pelee Island
Adriano Ciotoli, WindsorEats
Debi Croucher, Downtown Windsor Farmers’ Market
Brent McBride, Hidden Trail Experiences
Each experience creator will give you a lightning-fast overview of their work, and the unique paths that led them to their careers. The event will be followed by a Q&A period for the audience, and it is completely free to attend. Register and join us in celebrating the many engaging experiences of Windsor-Essex!
Three local tourism innovators have been awarded a $3,000 grant and mentorship after making winning pitches for the second round of the Windsor Essex “Spark” Program.
The “Spark” Mentorships & Grants Program is a partnership between the Ontario Tourism Innovation Lab, Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation, Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island, Libro Credit Union and WEtech Alliance.
The program looks to find, foster and support new tourism ideas, experiences and partnerships that will enhance current offerings, address gaps or challenges, motivate travel and longer stays, and increase year-round visits in the region.
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The top five applicants to the Windsor Essex “Spark” Program were invited to present their new tourism idea at a virtual Pitch Session held on January 14th. A judge panel of partner representatives and a tourism innovator from outside the region selected the three winning applicants.