The Dunham’s take any opportunity to be involved in community events. “They never shy away from helping anyone in the community,” Orde said. They are quick to lend a helping hand in any fundraising, projects, or events that they can like local sports teams, specifically the local rugby and curling clubs, baseball and hockey teams. Debbie and Rick employ anywhere from 75-100 people in Windsor. Some of their businesses are seasonally busy so the number of staff can fluctuate, but overall, they continue to provide employment to many people. They also use contracting businesses when they can, supporting as many local people as possible. Orde notes that the Dunhams are always looking to improve the residential market in town, and they keep an eye out for properties with the potential to be renovated.
They currently own several properties which include both commercial and residential, including Magic Wand Car Wash in Garland’s Crossing. Many of the properties have multiple units for people to lease. Both Airbnb locations had not been in use for a long time, so Debbie and Rick have given them a new life. “The third floor in the Wilcox building was all open with nothing up there whatsoever,” Orde described. “Now it has a new life and it’s in a beautiful location in the downtown core of Windsor. It has massive windows and gives a view of Windsor I don’t think you could get anywhere else.”
“They never shy away from helping anyone in the community,”
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