E-UPDATE - March 1, 2005 

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER NEWS 

THE HONOURABLE JOE FONTANA, MINISTER OF LABOUR AND HOUSING AT THE CHAMBER'S BOARD MEETING

On Monday, February 28th, the Honourable Joe Fontana, Canada's Minister of Labour and Housing briefed the Chamber on the governments 2005 Budget. He reiterated the government's commitment to provide funding for the Windsor-Detroit Border Crossing. 

 

For more comments on the Chamber's Federal Budget reaction visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org or call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext. 28.

 

Last chance to register 

Thursday and Friday, March 3rd and 4th, 2005

GREAT LAKES MANUFACTURING FORUM

Detroit Westin - Metro Airport (Full-day Forum)

Presented by: Detroit Regional Chamber and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce is partnering on the Great Lakes Manufacturing Forum, which will convene over manufacturing stakeholders from across the Great Lakes on March 3 (evening) and March 4 (all-day action planning), at the Detroit-Westin Metro Airport. 

 

Registration $250. Overnight accommodations $119. To register or to obtain more information visit: www.detroitchamber.com/manufacturing 

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Tuesday, March 29, 2005

GOOD MORNING WINDSOR-ESSEX

Sponsored by: JB's Mongolian Grill

JB's Mongolian Grill (7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)

Don't miss out on the hottest leads program in Windsor & Essex County.  You must pre-register for this event.  Registration cut-off is March 23, 2005. Cost:  $15 (includes GST). Members Only. For more information visit Events Online or call Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696 ext. 21.

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Friday, April 8, 2005

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL 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!!!

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 

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 Networkx

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

Location: Casino Windsor 

Mark this date for the "must attend" event celebrating with the Chamber's Chairman of the Board, Donald J. Marsh and this year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael Solcz. 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:

 

Tuesday, March 8, 2005

WEEKEND MBA FOR MANAGERS & PROFESSIONALS

University of Windsor (12:00 noon and 5:30 p.m.)

The Centre for Executive Education is holding information sessions for the Weekend MBA for Managers & Professionals program in Windsor. Recruiting is for both Windsor and Kitchener offerings. To register online visit the website www.uwindsor.ca/weekendmba or call the Centre for Executive Education at 256-3113.

 

Thursday, April 7, 2005

7th ANNUAL ONTARIO GLOBAL TRADERS AWARDS & EXPORT FORUM

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

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.

 

    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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