June 30, 2005

E-UPDATE - June 30, 2005

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER NEWS

CHAMBER WELCOMES GINA LESLIE AS NEW CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2005 - 2006

The Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to introduce Gina Leslie as the new Chair of its Board of Directors for the 2005-2006 term of office. Gina is Vice President and General Council for Casino Windsor. At the Chamber she is taking the reins from Donald J. Marsh who remains on the Board as the Past Chair. For more information on the Chamber's Board of Directors visit the Chamber's website: www.windsorchamber.org

ONTARIO CHAMBER SURVEY ON HEALTH POLICY

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has launched its 2005 Provincial Health Care Debate Survey. The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is conducting this survey in light of the recent Supreme Court health care ruling, to gauge the opinions of its members on the issues of health care delivery and financing in Ontario. The Windsor & District Chamber encourages its members to participate in the OCC survey. The end date for the survey is Wednesday, July 6 at 5:00pm. The survey can be found at the following link:

http://occ.on.ca/cgi-bin/2005healthservicessurvey/.

Read Toronto Star Article on the survey

Read the OCC Policy Discussion paper:

Economic Impact of the Evolution of Health Care on Business.

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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Thursday, August 11, 2005

SUMMER AFTER BUSINESS

Sponsored by: Canadian Club Brand Centre

Location: Canadian Club Brand Centre / Reception Centre 2072 Riverside Dr. E. Time: (5:00 pm. - 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.

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CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

PROGRESS ON NORTH AMERICAN SECURITY AND PROSPERITY PLAN APPLAUDED - CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Ottawa – June 27, 2005. Canadian business commended the federal government for moving forward on a comprehensive work plan with the U.S. and Mexico on security, prosperity and quality of life, today stated the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The Canadian Chamber is pleased to see that the three governments have further developed the agenda to establish a common approach to security and to increase economic cooperation through the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP). Full Media Release.

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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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