Friday, February 10, 2006

16th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Location: Cleary International Centre

Don't miss the premier Chamber event of the year. Cost: $107 per person (Includes GST). For more information on this event visit Events Online or call the Chamber at 966-3696.

This event, which has become the premier business event of the year, recognizes business individuals and companies who have set standards and demonstrated achievement that have contributed to prosperity and business development in Windsor and Essex County.

The celebration continues with a spectacular “afterglow”; a stand-up reception featuring carving stations, dessert stations and more in the fabulous Canadian Club Room. Personally meet and congratulate the winners, network with colleagues and experience the amazing energy.

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GRAND & TOY OFFICE SUPPLY DISCOUNT FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS HUGE SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY!!!

Save more with your Chamber membership by using our Office Supply discount program. Now you can save with Grand & Toy office supplies. Check out this Exclusive Offer and save up to 80% on over 6000 quality office products. For information or to set up an account contact Brian Houston at 1-800-265-5738 ext. 668 or houstonb@grandtoy.com  

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Great Savings on Everyday Essentials! 

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ONTARIO PRE-BUDGET SURVEY - 2006

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce and The Ontario Chamber of Commerce present the Survey on the 2006 Provincial Pre-Budget. The purpose of this survey is to identify finance and tax issues that are of importance to chamber of commerce and board of trade members.  The OCC will use the results of this survey to develop its 2006 Provincial Pre-Budget Submission and prioritize areas of focus to assist in the development of policy positions. 

To participate in this survey click on the following link:

http://www.occ.on.ca/cgi-bin/Survey_Dec2005/   The survey ends Thursday, January 12, 2006

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce participated in a pre-budget consultation with the Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario Minister of Finance on November 18th, 2005. Click Here to read the Chamber's submission.  

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CHAMBER HOSTS FIRST WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY 2006 FEDERAL ELECTIONS EVENT

Under a slogan "Meet the Candidates Event" the Chamber invited political candidates from all three ridings and posed five locally driven questions chosen by the Chamber to each of the political parties. The format was well received and the candidates were able to cover a wide range of issues important to our business community. Their answers are available by clicking on the link bellow. 

Candidate Answers to Issues Posed by the Chamber 

Windsor Star Article on the Chamber Elections Event

Visit our Elections Page for regular updates on the election

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From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce:

CANADIAN ECONOMY IN 2006 – “STEADY AS SHE GOES”

In its 2006 Economic Outlook, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce forecasts a year ahead much like that of 2005 for the Canadian economy. For 2006 as a whole, growth in real gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to average around 2.9 per cent, placing Canada second only to the United States among G-7 nations in terms of growth. To read the Canadian Chamber Outlook Click Here. You can also read the Canadian Chamber outlook in the Chamber's January Business Briefs. 

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Friday January 27, 2006

Host Committee's Super Bowl XL Gala

For more information on all official Super Bowl XL events Click Here.

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