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April 8, 2004

E-UPDATE

 

April 21, 2004 

 

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER POLICY & NEWS

CHAMBER WELCOMES GOVERNMENT SUPPORT FOR AUTOMOTIVE SECTOR

On April 16, 2004 the Chamber issued a Media Release supporting the establishment of the $500 million fund by the Ontario government to strengthen the Automotive Industry. The Chamber sees the announcement as a positive step that will provide more investment in this critical sector for our local economy. The Chamber welcomed the initiative as a good strategy to increase the competitiveness of our automotive sector.

 

To obtain the Chamber's full Media release on the Ontario Automotive Policy Announcement visit our website at: www.windsorchamber.org

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

“GOOD MORNING WINDSOR-ESSEX!!!”

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - Gibson's Chophouse

Sponsored by: Gibson’s Chophouse

Hottest Leads Program – Roundtable Presentations & Networking.

Tickets:  $12.  Must Pre-Register. To register visit Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30. Registration cut-off April 22, 2004 at 4:00 p.m.

 

AFTER BUSINESS SPRING SOCIAL 

Thursday, May 6, 2004 - The Bloomin Gardener

Relax with friends and associates in a greenhouse and outdoor patio setting. Featuring May flowers, pig roast, roasted chicken and all the summer sun and fun we can pack into two hours! Come and purchase a great gift for mom!

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $12 or $15 at the door. To register you can visit Events Online

 

CHAIRMAN’S BALL

Friday, May 14, 2004 - Casino Windsor

Gold Sponsor: Casino Windsor

Silver Sponsor: Valiant Corporation

Bronze Sponsors: Blonde & Little Insurance, Canadian Tire East (Peter Edmonson Ent.), Mr.Copies, Media Street Productions, Windsor Family Credit Union

Mark your calendar now for this "must attend" event celebrating Chamber Chairman Marty Komsa and this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Gerald Freed & Alan Orman. For further details call 966-3696 ext. 21.  

 

9th ANNUAL MAYOR'S LUNCHEON

Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - Caboto Club 

Sponsored by: Bell Canada

Mayor Eddie Francis will give his first address to a Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce audience, continuing the tradition of this business event of the year. You can register by visiting our Events Online. 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 for members, $40 non-members

 

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 - Cleary International Centre 

Distinguished speaker: U.S. Ambassador Paul Cellucci Topic: Canada - U.S. Relationship. 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. More details to follow. Major sponsorship opportunities available. 

 

68th ANNUAL MEMBERS GOLF TOURNAMENT -

Monday, June 14, 2004 - Pointe West Golf Course

Sponsored by: MaXess Networx 

Mark you Calendar now for this popular tournament. Double shotgun 8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.  AFTERNOON SHOTGUN IS SOLD OUT!!! For further details call 966-3696 ext. 21.

 

    SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2003-2004

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

 

CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (CCC)

A DIALOGUE WITH THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER THE HONOURABLE ANNE McLELLAN, ROUND TABLES IN EDMONTON AND CALGARY

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce released a report prepared after two business leader roundtables held in Edmonton on March 15 and Calgary on March 19 with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Anne McLellan. This report provides a useful summary of the Chambers' discussions and some meaningful recommendations for government action. Among the issues discussed were Meeting the Needs of Municipalities, Labour and Skills, Fiscal Policy and Health Care.

 

To obtain the final report - Overview of Public Policy Priorities visit the following website:

 

http://www.chamber.ca/cmslib/general/McClellan040414.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

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