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January 12, 2004 

 

Dear Member,

This issue of our Electronic Update contains Chamber news, upcoming events and important announcements.  

CHAMBER POLICY & NEWS

THE WINDSOR & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL ON INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW 

On Monday, December 8, 2003 the Chair of the Board of Directors made a presentation to City Council outlining five Chamber recommendations on the Interim Control By-law. To read the Chamber presentation use the following link:

 

Chamber's Presentation on the Interim Control By-law (December 8, 2003)

  

THE CHAMBER'S PRESENTATION ON THE BORDER ISSUE

At the special Border Issue meeting on Tuesday, January 6, 2004, your Chamber made a presentation to City Council urging for a speedy resolution to our border situation. The presentation was made by the Chamber's Chair Elect and the Chair of the Transportation Policy Committee.  To obtain the text of the Chamber's Border presentation use the following link:

 

Chamber's Presentation on the Border Issue (January 6, 2004)

 

For more information you can also visit our home page at www.windsorchamber.org or call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext. 28 

UPCOMING EVENTS

           

    BREAKFAST NETWORKING EVENT - GOOD MORNING WINDSOR - ESSEX

Tuesday, January 27, 2004 (7:30a .m.- 9:30 a.m.) - Hampton Inn & Suites 

Tickets: $12, GST included, must pre-register before January 23, 2004, No exceptions.  Face-to-face Group Roundtable Presentations & Open  Networking before and after event. To register visit our Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30

   

     14th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

     Friday, February 6, 2004 - Cleary International Centre. Tickets: $100. 

     Don't miss the business event of the year. Emcee Gordon Orr

     Recipients:  Shirley Linton, Patrick Ducharme, Bill Tepperman, Matt & Ryan 

     Pawluk, Jerome Taylor Pontiac Buick GMC Inc., Seven Lakes Golf Course, 

     Louis Power Sewing, Ford Motor Company Windsor Powerhouse, 

     Walkerville Publishing, Windsor Essex Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

     Platinum Sponsor:  The Windsor Star

     Awards sponsored by: Bell Canada, Business Development Bank, RBC Royal  

     Bank, McTague Law Firm LLP, Windsor Family Credit Union, Union Gas  

     Limited, Janisse Bros. Marcotte Funeral Home, BMO Financial Group, St. Clair 

    College & University of Windsor 

    Program sponsored by:  Catlyn Environmental, Cleary International Centre, 

    Deloitte & Touche LLP, KPMG LLP, L K Distributing Inc., and National Bank of 

    Canada. 

    To register visit Events Online or call Marianne Burke at 966-3696 ext. 21. 

    Tickets also available throught the Chrysler Theatre Box Office 252-6579.

  

    Last Chance!  BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING   

    OPPORTUNITY 

Once again the Chamber will partner with The Windsor Star to produce a newspaper  supplement highlighting the Business Excellence Awards Gala.  In addition to affording your company a chance for a reasonably priced ad, this advertising opportunity provides you with the vehicle to congratulate this year’s recipients.    Reserve your advertising spot by Tuesday, January 13 at 12:00 noon to present yourself as a community and corporate leader who salutes business excellence.  Contact the Advertising Department at 255-5720 for details. 

 

AFTER BUSINESS TRADESHOW 

Sponsored by: Room With a Cue and Chanosos

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - Room With a Cue (above Chanosos at 255 Ouellette Avenue). Tickets: $12 for members in advance and $15 at the door. $20 for non-members. Booth space is $85 for members and $100 for non-members.

Join us after work for fabulous Hors D'oeuvres Compliments of Chanosos. To register visit our Events Online or call Penny Bachmeier at 966-3696 ext. 31.

 

NEW MEMBER WELCOME

Sponsored by: Patrick O'Ryan's Irish Public House

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - Patrick O'Ryan's (25 Pitt Street East)  

Learn more of what your membership can do for you and your business. This event is exclusive to our newest members. You must have received an invitation in the mail to attend the event. For more information contact Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30  

    

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2003-2004

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce events.  Review the package online. (pdf).

   

 

Until Next Update,

 

Linda E. Smith

 

President

Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce

2575 Ouellette Place, Windsor, Ontario/ N8X 1L9

     Tel: 966-3696  Fax: 966-0603

     www.windsorchamber.org 

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