E-UPDATE - April 4, 2005 

Dear Member,

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

 CHAMBER NEWS 

CHAMBER'S TRANSPORTATION POLICY STATEMENT UPDATE 

The Chamber has made changes to its Transportation Policy Statement to include the Schwartz Report findings as the cornerstone of its current Border Policy. The changes affect only the section of the Policy dealing with Border issues and management. 

 

Click Here for the updated Border Management Section. 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, April 7, 2005

7th ANNUAL ONTARIO GLOBAL TRADERS AWARDS & EXPORT FORUM

Holiday Inn Select (7:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.) 

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce s pleased to partner with Ontario Exports Inc. on this event. The morning is dedicated to exporting workshops & roundtables, which include Export Markets (China, Middle East, India, Latin America & Mexico), Border Issues, Organizational Excellence for the Global Marketplace, and Financing for International Competitiveness; followed by awards ceremony & luncheon. Cost: $95 To register visit www.ontarioglobaltraders.com or call Pauline Hazen at 252-1704 for more information.

 

 UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Friday, April 8, 2005

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENT LUNCHEON - DWIGHT DUNCAN M.P.P. AND ONTARIO MINISTER OF ENERGY

Sponsored by: TV Cogeco

Caboto Club (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

The Honourable Dwight Duncan, M.P.P. will be the keynote speaker at the Chamber's annual environmental event. Topic: Achieving Windsor's Potential: Seizing Opportunities Facing our Community. Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members. For more information visit Events Online or call Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696 ext. 21.  

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Wednesday, April 20, 2005

GOOD EVENING WINDSOR-ESSEX!!! (Pilot Networking Event)

Spago Restorante (4:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

The Chamber's Hottest Leads Program! Great networking opportunity with face-to-face group roundtables. Remember to bring your business cards & brochures for the marketing table. Cost $25, members only. You must pre-register for this event. Registration cut-off April 13, 2005. 

To register visit Events Online or call Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696 ext. 21. 

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Thursday, April 28, 2005

ANNUAL ECONOMIC LUNCHEON - DR. SHERRY COOPER

Sponsored by: BMO Financial Group.

Caboto Club (12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.)

Dr. Sherry Cooper is one of the most widely quoted economists in North America and has a significant global following. Ranked the top GDP forecaster in the United States by Bloomberg News, Dr. Sherry Cooper is a global economic strategist and Executive Vice-President of the BMO Financial Group.

Cost: $35 members / $40 non-members. For more information, visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.   

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Thursday, May 5, 2005

AFTER BUSINESS SPRING SOCIAL 

Sponsored by: The Bloomin Gardner 

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

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

Cleary International Centre (11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.)

His Worship Mayor Eddie Francis will make his annual address to the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $35. 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

Pointe West Golf Club (8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.) Shotguns available soon.

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 Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696 ext. 21.

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Thursday, June 16, 2005

LATE SPRING AFTER BUSINESS TRADE SHOW

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

This is the one and only summer tradeshow, with exciting exhibits. For more information call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

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Friday, June 24, 2005

CHAIRMAN'S BALL

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 Solcz (Valiant Corporation). For more information on this event call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31  

NEW !!! MAJOR SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE

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Community Events:

 

Friday, April 8, 2005

THE WINDSOR AND ESSEX COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS 20th ANNIVERSARY GALA

The Windsor and Essex County Crime Stoppers will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with a gala event on on April 8th, 2005 at the Caboto Club. The Chamber helped the formation of a Crime Stoppers in our area. For more information or to attend this gala evening call Crime Stoppers at 255-6700 ext. 4494.

 

AIR AMERICA LOGISTICS PETITION ON THE SCHWARTZ REPORT 

The Chamber has been approached by Air America Logistics to assist in the promotion of its Border Petition in support of the Schwartz Report. Air America Logistics is committed to strengthening the future of the automotive and transportation industries. Any members interested in learning about their petition can visit the following web site: www.airamericalogistics.com

 

Completed petitions with original signatures and addresses from Canadian Residents should be mailed to or dropped off at the Air America's office: Air America Logistics, 2800 Hayes Rd, Windsor ON N8V 1A1. 

 

    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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