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Dear
Member,
This issue of our Electronic Update
contains news, upcoming events and important announcements.
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CHAMBER'S
TAX PRESENTATION TO CITY COUNCIL
On
May 16th, 2005 the Chamber made a presentation to City Council
concerning the City of Windsor's 2005 Tax Policies. The
Chamber delegation, comprised of Donald J. Marsh, Chair of the
Board and Tim Fuerth, member of the Chamber’s Finance &
Taxation Committee, addressed Council, delivering a
presentation that stressed the importance of fairness in
taxation and the concern by the business community with the
current level of taxation. Full
Story
For
a copy of the Chamber's Tax Presentation click here.
2005
PROVINCIAL
BUDGET RELEASE
On
May 11, 2005 the Chamber's Finance & Taxation
Committee provided comments to the media on the 2005 Ontario
Budget. The Committee concluded that the Chamber's
recommendation for a more aggressive timeline for eliminating
the deficit was not heeded by the government. Full Story
For
more comments on the Chamber's Finance and Taxation policies visit our
finance
and taxation advocacy web page
or call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext. 28.
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Wednesday,
June 8, 2005 (NEW EVENT)
EMPLOYMENT
STANDARDS WORKSHOP
Hosted
by the Ciociaro
Club & Multiplex
“Are
you up to speed on Employment Standards?” Breakfast
session focused on the updates on Employment Standards as of
March 1, 2005. Featured
guest speaker, Stephen Roberts B.A, L.L.B. of Roberts
Employment Law.
Cost: $ 25 for Members / $30 for Future Members. For further
information, contact Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696, ext.21 or to
register online, click www.windsorchamber.org.
Up
Monday,
June 13, 2005
69th
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sponsored
by: MaXess Networx
Time:
8:00 a.m. Shotgun $170 per golfer - Still
Available.
1:30 p.m. Shotgun
- Sold Out.
This
is the longest running Golf Tournament in Windsor & Essex
County! Corporate Hole Sponsorships still available for
$250 plus GST. Prize donations welcomed, please drop off at the
Chamber. For more information visit Events
Online or call Marianne Burke at 966-3696 ext. 33.
Up
Wednesday,
June 15, 2005
ANNUAL
TRANSPORTATION LUNCHEON - SAM SCHWARTZ
Location:
Casino Windsor (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Author
of the Schwartz Report, Sam Schwartz, will address the
members of the business
community at the Chamber's Annual Transportation
Luncheon.
Topic:
Facing our Border Traffic Solutions. Cost: Members
$40 / Future Members $45 Members Table of 10: $400 / Future
Members: $450.
To
register visit Events
Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.
Up
Thursday,
June 16, 2005
Sponsored
by: Conventions & Visitors Bureau of Windsor Essex County
and the University of Windsor Catering Services
Hosted
by the Art
Gallery of Windsor (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
This
is the one and only Spring tradeshow, with exciting
exhibits. Cost: $15.00
for members / $20.00 for Future Members. Booths: $85 for Members
/
$100 for Future Members. To
register visit Events
Online
or call Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696
ext. 21.
Up
Friday,
June 24, 2005
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Gold
sponsors:
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Casino Windsor, Valiant Corporation |
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Silver
Sponsor:
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Fifth Third Bank |
Bronze
sponsors:
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Canadian Tire, Benefits Company, Electrozad Supply
Co., Export Development Canada |
Hors-D’Oeurve
sponsor: Windsor Factory Supply
Cappuccino
Bar sponsor: PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Location:
Cleary International Centre
Time:
(Cocktails - 6:00 p.m., Dinner - 7:00 p.m., Dancing - 9:00 p.m.)
Mark
this date for the "must attend" event celebrating with
our outgoing Chairman of the Board, Donald J. Marsh. Featuring
this
year's Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Michael G. Solcz (Valiant
Corporation). Tickets: $107 (GST included)
To buy
tickets or to obtain more
information visit Events
Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext.
31
Up
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CANADIAN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
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TAX
BURDEN ON CANADIANS
Recently
released figures show what the average Canadian family (i.e.
families consisting of two or more people) paid in 2004. In
total, the average Canadian family faced a tax bill of $36,782
in 2004 representing 48.8% of income or nearly half of total
family income.
Given
the sheer magnitude of what Canadian families pay in taxes,
members will understand why the Canadian Chamber of Commerce
consistently lobbies the federal government to lower the tax
burden on individuals as well as corporations. And why, now more
than ever, Canadians have a right to demand that accountability
from our politicians and governments. Click
here for more detailed report.
For
more information on this item, contact Tina Kremmidas, Assistant
Vice President, & Chief Economist, (416) 868-6415, x222, tkremmidas@chamber.ca.
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Until
Next Update,
Linda
E. Smith
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
Creating Regional
Economic Prosperity Since 1876
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