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E-UPDATE

 

March 24, 2004 

 

Dear Member,

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

CHAMBER POLICY & NEWS
CHAMBER REACTION TO 2004 FEDERAL BUDGET: BALANCED BUDGET, CAUTIOUS, LACKING IN INCENTIVES FOR LOCAL INDUSTRY

On Tuesday, March 23rd the Federal Minister of Finance Ralph Goodale delivered the Budget Speech in the House of Commons in Ottawa. The 7th consecutive balanced budget was a cautious step by the Government in an election year. The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce held a news conference on Tuesday, expressing its views on the 2004 Budget. Chamber comments were provided by Ed Kanters, Chair of the Finance & Taxation Committee. 

Kanters stated, "while there is a relief that the budget did not include a pre-election spending binge and it was a balanced budget, at the same it failed to address some key local business concerns such as infrastructure, incentives for the local industries and more stimulus for the economy." In speaking to the media he was joined by other members of the Committee, Ed Miles, Art Belanger and Federica Nazzani. For the Chamber's comments and reaction to the 2004 Provincial Budget check our website www.windsorchamber.org. 

For more Chamber reactions to the 2004 Federal Budget please follow these web links:

Canadian Chamber of Commerce reaction to the 2004 Federal Budget

Ontario Chamber of Commerce reaction to the 2004 Federal Budget

UPCOMING EVENTS

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON

Thursday, March 25, 2004 - Ciociaro Club

In partnership with St. Clair College the Chamber is pleased to welcome keynote speaker Réal (Ray) Tanguay, President, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada to a Distinguished Speaker Luncheon.  Mr. Tanguay will be presented with St. Clair College’s Alumni of Distinction Award at this event.  Reception 11:30 a.m. Luncheon Program 12:00 noon.  Tickets $35.00. For more information contact Marianne Burke at 966-3696 ext. 21 

 

ECONOMIC TUNE UP - ANNUAL ECONOMIC LUNCHEON

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - Caboto Club

Sponsored by: BMO Financial Group

Distinguished speaker Dr. Sherry Cooper Executive Vice President at BMO Financial Group, Chief Economist, BMO Nesbitt Burns and Global Economic Strategist, Harris Bank.  12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 for members and $40 for non members. For tickets you can visit Events Online. 

 

“GOOD MORNING WINDSOR-ESSEX!!!”

Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - Gibson's Chophouse

Sponsored by: Gibson’s Chophouse

Hottest Leads Program – Roundtable Presentations & Networking.

Tickets:  $12.  Must Pre-Register. To register visit Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30. 

 

AFTER BUSINESS SPRING SOCIAL 

Thursday, May 6, 2004 - The Bloomin Gardener

Relax with friends and associates in a greenhouse and outdoor patio setting. Featuring May flowers, pig roast, roasted chicken and all the summer sun and fun we can pack into two hours!

5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $12 or $15 at the door. To register you can visit Events Online. 

 

CHAIRMAN’S BALL

Friday, May 14, 2004 - Casino Windsor

Mark your calendar now for this must attend event celebrating the Chamber, Chairman Marty Komsa and this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipients Gerald Freed & Alan Orman. Current Sponsors include Casino Windsor, Windsor Family Credit Union, Canadian Tire (Windsor East) and Mr. Copies. Additional sponsorship opportunities available, contact Marianne Burke for further details 966-3696 ext. 21.  

 

9th ANNUAL MAYOR'S LUNCHEON

Tuesday, May 18, 2004 - Caboto Club 

Sponsored by: Bell Canada

Mayor Eddie Francis will give his first address to a Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce audience, continuing the tradition of this business event of the year. You can register by visiting our Events Online. 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 for members, $40 non-members

 

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON

Tuesday, June 1, 2004 - Cleary International Centre 

Distinguished speaker: U.S. Ambassador Paul Cellucci Topic: Canada - U.S. Relationship. 12:00 noon – 1:30 p.m. More details to follow. Major sponsorship opportunities available. 

 

68th ANNUAL MEMBERS GOLF TOURNAMENT - Sponsored by MaXess Networx

Monday, June 14, 2004 - Pointe West Golf Course

Mark you calendar now for this popular tournament. Double shotgun 8:00 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.  Registrations begin April 1st.  Corporate (Hole) Sponsorship opportunities available, 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). 

 

ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (OCC)

BAND AIDS ON TOP OF BAND AIDS ARE NOT THE SOLUTION TO PROPERTY TAX PROBLEMS


On Monday, March 15, 2004 the Ontario government announced plans to give municipalities the tools they want to alleviate their residential property tax burden and manage the impact of reassessment on residential taxpayers. 

 

The regulations would allow municipalities to modify the levy restriction and apply a municipal tax rate increase on the business and multi-residential classes that is no more than half that on residential; e.g., a municipality seeking a 2% increase in residential taxes could raise business taxes by 1%. 

 

The OCC believes that this is another band aid solution on top of an already flawed property tax system.  Providing certainty and fairness in Ontario's property tax system is paramount to business competitiveness and the recent announcement removes a level of certainty. 

 

For the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Press Release on the issue visit the following website:

http://occ.on.ca/NR_03152004.asp 

 

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

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