Dear Member,

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

CHAMBERS PLEASED WITH GOVERNMENTS USING SCHWARTZ AS FOUNDATION FOR BORDER ANNOUNCEMENTS 

On April 21st, 2005 the Federal and the Provincial government announced they have made funding available for various aspects of the local Border related infrastructure. Commenting on the announcements, Don Marsh, Chairman of the Windsor & District Chamber Board of Directors stated that “there were intriguing appetizers being passed around but no commitment to the main course”. 

Click Here for the Chamber's April 21, 2005 Media Release. For more comments on the Chamber's Border Policy visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org or call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext. 28. 

Thursday, May 5, 2005

AFTER BUSINESS SPRING SOCIAL 

Sponsored by: The Bloomin Gardner 

Location: The Bloomin Gardner (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

BUY YOUR MOTHER'S DAY GIFT EARLY!!!

Looking for something to do after work? Come out and mingle with fellow Chamber members. Great networking. Cost: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. For more information call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

Last year's event had rave reviews.

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Friday, May 20, 2005

ANNUAL MAYOR'S LUNCHEON

Sponsored by: Bell Canada

Location: Cleary International Centre (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

His Worship Mayor Eddie Francis will make his annual address to the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $35 members and $40 for non-members. For more information visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31. Last year, over 600 people attended this event!

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Monday, June 13, 2005

69th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by: MaXess Networx

Location: Pointe West Golf Club (8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) Limited spaces available. This is the longest running Golf Tournament in Windsor & Essex County! Corporate Hole Sponsorships Now Available. Be a corporate sponsor for $250 plus GST. For more information visit Events Online or call Marianne Burke at 966-3696 ext. 33.

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Thursday, June 16, 2005

LATE SPRING AFTER BUSINESS TRADE SHOW

Sponsored by: Conventions & Visitors Bureau of Windsor Essex County and the University of Windsor Catering Services

Hosted by the Art Gallery of Windsor (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

This is the one and only summer tradeshow, with exciting exhibits. Cost: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. Booths: $85 for members, $100 for non-members. For more information call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

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Friday, June 24, 2005

CHAIRMAN'S BALL

Location: Cleary International Centre

Mark this date for the "must attend" event celebrating with our outgoing Chairman of the Board, Donald J. Marsh. Featuring this year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael G. Solcz (Valiant Corporation). Tickets: $107 (GST included). For more information on this event call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31  

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BORDER CHOKEPOINTS DRAINING U.S. ECONOMIC POTENTIAL

Washington D.C., April 21, 2005 - The economic loss of Border Delays is conservatively measured at $471,461 per hour - each and every hour of the day. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce released this information in its United States Economy study released on Thursday. The OCC also found a corresponding loss of potential employment - particularly in the manufacturing and transportation industries. 

    Until Next Update,

Linda E. Smith

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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