The Coffee with Crainer Show

This episode features Windsor criminal defence lawyer, Patrick Ducharme. Patrick has recently received the most prestigious honour in Canada’s legal profession, the G. Arthur Martin Criminal Justice Medal. In this interview, we discuss his four-decade career dedicated to legal advocacy and education, and what it means to have received this award.

Episode #61 was live at Windsor's Automobility and Innovation Centre featuring special guests Ed Dawson and Akash Charuvila from Invest WindsorEssex! Listen to this episode to discover how a $4.6M virtual reality cave is helping support autonomous vehicle development in our region.

This episode features startup leader, Bekim Merdita. Bekim is the Vice President of Sales & Business Development at Edison Financial, a financial technology company taking a unique approach to mortgages, real estate, auto, and media services. Listen in to learn more about the many opportunities available in fintech.

Joining this episode is Dan MacDonald, talk show host on AM800's The Dan MacDonald Show and Hear + Now Local Music Show. Dan is also an active member of the performing arts community in Windsor-Essex. Listen to learn more about his many passion projects and the hurdles he faced along the way.

This episode features Max De Angelis, President of Fortis Group Inc.—a top 40 construction company in Canada. Listen to learn more about how Fortis Group builds stronger communities and discover the opportunities available in construction.

Joining this episode is Dwight Duncan, Ontario's former Minister of Finance and MPP who represented the ridings of Windsor—Walkerville, Windsor—St. Clair and Windsor—Tecumseh. Today, Dwight is a Senior Strategic Advisor at McMillan LLP and serves on various boards. Listen in to learn more about his exciting career in and out of politics.

Joining this episode is Helga Reidel, President & CEO of ENWIN Utilities Ltd. Helga has taken on numerous leadership roles, including her former roles as CAO for the City of Windsor and Vice President of Finance for WFCU Credit Union. Listen in to learn the tips and tricks for a successful career in the public sector.

Joining this episode is Hilda MacDonald, Mayor of Leamington. Mayor MacDonald reflects on her political career, the skills she has carried forward as a former entrepreneur, and the impacts the pandemic has had on the Municipality of Leamington.

Joining this episode is Eddie Francis, President & CEO of WFCU Credit Union and former Mayor of Windsor. Eddie reflects on his career at the City of Windsor and also shares details about his role leading WFCU.

Joining this episode is Jordana Strosberg, an award-winning communications leader with over 15 years of experience, having counselled the C-suite at General Motors. Jordana is now the Director of Executive Communications at PwC.