January 10, 2005

E-UPDATE - January 11, 2005

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER POLICY & NEWS

TSUNAMI RELIEF EFFORT

As the world watches the tragic events taking place across Tsunami affected regions of Asia, it is heartwarming to see so much cooperation and caring for the people in the disaster zone. While we’re all gripped by the news from the disaster struck nations and the shocking death toll, we must remember that there is an opportunity to lessen the suffering for the many hundreds of thousands who survived.

To read the Mayor's message for Humanitarian Relief, visit the City of Windsor website or visit the Red Cross website to make a donation.

CHAMBER SUPPORTS CITY OF WINDSOR'S IMPROVED BUDGET PROCESS - Calls for Continued Accountability

On December 21, 2004, the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce issued a media release in which the Chamber acknowledged the improvements in the budgetary process for the 2005 City of Windsor Budget. Full Press Release.

UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Tuesday, January 25, 2005

GOOD MORNING WINDSOR-ESSEX

Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment, 4007 Sandwich Street

(7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.)

Sponsored By: Essex and Kent Scottish Regiment

Here it is again! If you haven't had the chance to join us for this popular breakfast event, be sure to register now as this event has been known to sell out. You MUST pre-register for this event.

Registration cut-off date is January 19, 2005. Cost: $15 members only.

To register visit Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30.

Friday, January 28, 2005

ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL BREAKFAST

Caboto Club (7:00 am - 9:00 a.m.)

The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray, PC, QC Chair of the Canadian Section of the International Joint Commission will be this year's guest speaker speaker.

Topic: The Protection of the Waters of the Great Lakes. Cost: $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Tables of 10 are also available at $214 members and $267.50 for non-members.

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

Friday, February 11th, 2005

Cleary International Centre

15th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

$107 (Includes GST)

7:00 pm - Theater Presentation of Awards

Emcee: Gordon Orr

8:30 pm - Enjoy the After Glow

in the Canadian Club Room

GOURMET STATIONS

Beef and Chicken Stir-Fry Station* Chef Attended Roast Beef

Carving Station * Seafood and Antipasto Station * Mashed

Potato Martini Station * Dessert Station * Pleasures of

Appetizers - Butler Served

For more information on this event visit Events Online or contact Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

Thursday, February 24, 2005

AFTER BUSINESS

The Honest Lawyer (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Sponsored by: the Honest Lawyer Restaurant

Mark this date in your 2005 calendar. Cost: $15.00 members/ $20.00 non-members. To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31