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February 11, 2004 

 

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER POLICY & NEWS
CHAMBER PREPARES FOR MUNICIPAL BUDGET PRESENTATION
The Chamber's Finance & Tax Committee is hard at work, starting 2004 with preparations to address the City of Windsor's 2004 Budget.

Working with the Chamber's other Policy Committees the Finance & Tax Committee is currently preparing the Chamber's Municipal Pre-Budget submission. The submission will be presented to City Council on February 18, 2004 as a part of the City of Windsor's consultation process on the 2004 Budget. 

Preceding the Chamber's Pre-Budget presentation the Chamber's Finance & Tax Committee has also provided recommendations on municipal property assessments and taxation in a paper that was approved by the Board of Directors on January 29, 2004. The discussion paper was then sent to City Council and City of Windsor Administration. For the text of this paper click on the link below.

Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce Municipal Assessment and Tax Discussion Paper (January 29, 2004)  

UPCOMING EVENTS

           

    14th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

Did you miss the business event of the year?

This year’s theatre production, produced by Media Street Productions and emceed by Windsor's newest celebrity Gordon Orr, had rave reviews.  Catch it on TV Cogeco Cable 11 on Wednesday, February 11, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. or Saturday, February 14, 2004 at 3:00 p.m.

 

    AFTER BUSINESS TRADESHOW 

Sponsored by: Room With a Cue and Chanosos

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - Room With a Cue (above Chanosos at 255 Ouellette Avenue). 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $12 for members in advance and $15 at the door. $20 for non-members. Booth space is $85 for members and $100 for non-members.

Join us after work for fabulous Hors D'oeuvres Compliments of Chanosos. To register visit Events Online or call Penny Bachmeier at 966-3696 ext. 31.

 

NEW MEMBER WELCOME

Sponsored by: Patrick O'Ryan's Irish Public House

Thursday, February 12, 2004 - Patrick O'Ryan's (25 Pitt Street East)  

Learn more of what your membership can do for you and your business. This event is exclusive to our newest members. For more information contact Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30  

 

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL LUNCHEON

Sponsored By: Union Gas & Windsor Utilities Commission

Monday, February 16, 2004 - Caboto Club

Chamber's Annual Environmental Luncheon. This year's keynote speaker is the Honourable Dwight Duncan, M.P.P., Minister of Energy.  Topic: "Can Ontario Meet Its Power Needs and Keep the Environment Healthy?"

12:00 noon. Member Tickets at $35, Member Table of 10 at $350

To register visit Events Online or call Penny Bachmeier at 966-3696 ext. 31.

 

CHAIRMAN’S BALL

Friday, May 14, 2004 - Casino Windsor

Mark your calendar now for this must attend event including this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Gerald Freed & Alan Orman.  Sponsorship Opportunities available, contact Marianne Burke for further details 966-3696 ext. 21.

 

68th ANNUAL MEMBERS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Monday, June 14, 2004 - Pointe West Golf Course

Mark you calendar now for this popular tournament.  Registrations begin next month.  Sponsorship opportunities available now, contact Marianne Burke for further details 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

REACTION TO THE SPEECH FROM THE THRONE

On February 2, 2004 Parliament opened in Ottawa with Governor General Adrienne Clarkson reading  the Speech from the Throne. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce reviewed the speech and provided its reaction. To view the Canadian Chamber of Commerce comments click on the following link: Canadian Chamber of Commerce reaction to the Speech from the Throne

 

In the News:

 

CHAMBER'S PAST CHAIRMAN TED FARRON (1999-2001) IS THE RECIPIENT OF THE 2004 COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD

Leadership Windsor/Essex and RBC Royal Bank are proud to announce the 2004 recipient of the Leadership Windsor/Essex Community Impact Award. The award honours a community leader who has made a significant impact on the local area through both workplace and community efforts. Ted will receive his award at a community breakfast on March 3, 2004. 

 

To access the Leadership Windsor media release about this event click here.

 

 

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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