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E-UPDATE - August 8, 2005

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER NEWS

SUPER BOWL XL SANCTIONED EVENT APPLICATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 1, 2005

The Sanctioned Event Program is just one way the NFL allows the local community to leverage the opportunity of hosting the big game. The goal of the program is to provide additional entertainment opportunities for local residents and visitors while benefiting local charities.

Canadian sanctioning event applications are now on-line!

For more information and to access the application on-line - visit:

www.visitwindsor.com and click on the Super Bowl XL Windsor logo.

Direct website: http://www.nflcanada.com/NFLCanada/SBXL/home.html

For more information on the Canadian Super Bowl XL Host Committee contact Pam Brajak Rudman 965-1848 e-mail: prudman@cogeco.ca

CHAMBERS BORDER FORUM ADDRESSES US-VISIT AND WESTERN HEMISPHERE TRAVEL INITIATIVE

On July 28, 2005, the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce and the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted mirror meetings in Detroit and Windsor, with presentations on key border issues. More stringent identification requirements were at the center of the stakeholder discussion with the US Department of State and Department of Homeland Security representatives. Click Here for more information on both US border initiatives.

2006 BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS NOMINATIONS

Thursday, September 22, 2005 is nomination deadline for the Chamber's 2006 Business Excellence Awards. Who do you admire in business? Tell us why your pick should be honoured as one of our communities best. Click Here for a nomination form or contact the Chamber at 966-3696 ext.21.

2006 ATHENA AWARD NOMINATIONS

Friday, October 7, 2005 is nomination deadline for ATHENA Committee's 2006 ATHENA Award. Click Here for the ATHENA nomination form or contact the Chamber at 966-3696.

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CHAMBER EVENTS

Thursday, August 11, 2005

SUMMER AFTER BUSINESS

Take a detour to Hiram Walkers after work

Sponsored by: Canadian Club Brand Centre and Koolini Italian Eatery

Location: Canadian Club Brand Centre / Reception Centre 2072 Riverside Dr. E. Time: (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Come out and connect with friends, colleagues and co-workers at this great summer after business event. Cost: $15 Members / $20 Future Members. To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

Saturday, September 10 & Sunday September 11, 2005

CHALLENGE CUP 2005

Sponsored by: AM800 CKLW, BIZX, Aren't We Naughty, Labatt's Blue, and the Ciociaro Club and Multiplex

Location: Ciociaro Club and Multiplex 3745 North Talbot (8:00a.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

It's a tradition and fun-filled day. This year's theme is "Theme your Team."

Cost: $355 per team. Registration covers tent site only. For more information visit our website http://www.windsorchamber.org/challenge_cup_05.htm.

To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

Friday, September 16, 2005

SWING FOR THE FUN OF IT - GOLF NETWORKING EVENT

Location: Seven Lakes Golf Course

Time: (1:30 p.m. Tee Times Begin/Dinner 4:30 - 7:30pm)

This is the Chamber's 3rd Annual Golf Networking Event. Includes 9 holes of Golf/Dinner/Networking Reception. Cost: $55 Members. To register visit Events Online. For sponsorship opportunities or more information call Marianne Burke at 966-3696 ext. 21.

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

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