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“ The tragic events of September 11^th have impacted all of our lives personally.  The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce wanted to provide assistance to its member businesses as they attempted to recover” says Linda Smith, President.

“71% of our Chamber members are telling us that the delays at our border crossings are affecting their business.  While we realize that US and Canadian authorities have a legitimate requirement for security and public safety, we strongly believe that facilitating the expeditious movement of international trade must be addressed” states Michael Robinson, Chairman of the Board.

“Our membership has been informed that, together with the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce, we strongly support President Bush’s intent to quickly resuscitate hundreds of US and foreign firms and a core network of financial exchanges that were buried beneath the rubble of the collapsed Word Trade Center.  The fight against terrorism can be won only if the financial system can show that it is back in business” said Michael Robinson, Chairman of the Board.

“75% of our members indicated that the tragedy has affected their sales.  Of those impacted, almost half reported reductions have been severe” reports Linda Smith, President.

“We will now do our best to communicate these pressing economic and border issues to the appropriate decision makers solidifying our role as the Voice of Business” concludes Michael Robinson, Chairman of the Board.