Creating Regional Economic 

                               Prosperity Since 1876

    E-UPDATE - May 10, 2005 

Dear Member,

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

 CHAMBER NEWS 

STRONG NEW MANDATE FOR ONTARIO'S BUSINESS ADVOCATE 

Delegates at the 93rd Annual Ontario Chamber of Commerce AGM & Convention, held in Sarnia, Ontario, on April 30th to May 2nd, approved 35 policy resolutions, including two resolutions submitted by the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce:  Windsor-Detroit Border Crossing Solution – Schwartz Report, and Conservation of Power in Ontario. Full Story

 

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

 

 UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Friday, May 20, 2005

ANNUAL MAYOR'S LUNCHEON

Sponsored by: Bell Canada

Location: Cleary International Centre (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

His Worship Mayor Eddie Francis will make his annual address to the Windsor and District Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $35 Members / $40 for Future members. 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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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.

 

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Monday, June 13, 2005

69th ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP GOLF TOURNAMENT

Sponsored by: MaXess Networx

Time: 8:00 a.m. Shotgun $170 per golfer. 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.

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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 business community in Windsor at the Chamber's Annual Transportation Luncheon. The 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.

 

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Thursday, June 16, 2005

LATE SPRING AFTER BUSINESS TRADE SHOW

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.

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Friday, June 24, 2005

CHAIRMAN'S BALL

Gold sponsors: Casino Windsor, Valiant Corporation

Silver Sponsor: Fifth Third Bank

Bronze sponsors: Canadian Tire, Benefits Company, Electrozad Supply Co

Hors-D’Oeurve sponsor: Windsor Factory Supply

Location: Cleary International Centre 

Time: (6:00 p.m.- Cocktails, 7:00 p.m.- Dinner, 9:00 p.m. - Dancing)

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  

 

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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                                                                            

 

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