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Thank you to everybody who came out to our Libro Credit Union Social Enterprise Final Pitch Competition on Monday! Our judges had the extremely difficult job of choosing two winners form a cohort of incredibly talented changemakers. Thank you to our judges: Dr. Kent Walker, Professor, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, University of Windsor Lori Atkinson, Regional Manager, Community Banking – Windsor Essex, Libro Credit Union Trishauna Linton, Founder, COOK-UP A huge congratulations go out to our winners: 1st Place: Alma Alao, Uni Abroad Hub 2nd Place: Stacey MacKinnon, Help Her Fly Shoutout to Green Bean Cafe for hosting us for this amazing event! Thank you again to everyone who came out and showed their support!

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://lnkd.in/gt9AKVif Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gwYvnk8w

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Artful Impact with us last week! We had an amazing event at @artwindsoressex where we had the opportunity to hear from Eric Osuorah, founder of AFOMA Marketplace Nadja Pelkey, Digital Initiatives and Partnerships Coordinator at Art Windsor-Essex Adrienne Girardin, Small Business Specialist at Libro Credit Union Plus a fun, interactive art-based activity hosted by the Windsor Persian Arts Centre!

Join us either virtually or in-person at EPICentre UWindsor for this exciting session featuring speakHER Lisa S. Smith. This is part of our collaboration with the Embassy and Consulates of the United States and the Entrepreneurship SpeakHER Series! (U.S. Department of State) Lisa is the founder of North Star Innovation Partners, LLC with over 30 years of experience in building and growing entrepreneurial ecosystems. This session is for all who are interested in discussing the evolution of entrepreneurship and its impact on the economy in both Canada and the U.S. The event is available virtually or in-person for a watch party in the EPICentre office. For both registration links, visit our LinkTree here: https://lnkd.in/grYxxkWV Hope to see you there!

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. Visit the link in our bio to register!

Calling all artists looking to learn about financial resilience! Join The University of Windsor EPICentre in a 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! https://lnkd.in/gh7QusT7

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 EPICentre Marketing Coordinator, Layan B. 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://lnkd.in/gt9AKVif Stacey's Story: https://lnkd.in/gJd-Xbzi

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!

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 #yqg Thank you to Small Business & Entrepreneurship Centre for partnering with us on this event! Attendees can look forward to meeting: GaiaDigits Inc. Ecovana Allergy Eatables Angelic Smiles Wunder Booth 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 County Don't miss out on this event! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gEjnwm9z

Meet Eric Osuorah - Social entrepreneur, changemaker, founder of AFOMA Marketplace and our keynote speaker for the upcoming Artful Impact event. AFOMA Marketplace is where fair trade meets sustainable empowerment for artisans locally and globally. Join us in learning about Eric's journey to create positive change for the creative sector and empowering one artisan at a time. Register now! https://lnkd.in/ghGBhDSD  #AFOMA #decentralizedmarket #empoweringartists #sustainablearts #socialentrepreneurship #changemakingforarts #callingartists