NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – JULY 25, 2002

WINDSOR CHAMBER LAUNCHES NEW
CABINET MINISTER’S LUNCHEON SERIES 

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to launch a new lunch series entitled CABINET MINISTER’S LUNCHEONS.  This initiative is an effort to keep the community abreast of the issues that affect our area.  Both Federal and Provincial Cabinet Ministers will be invited to address the Chamber membership and community at large.

The Honourable Susan Whelan, P.C., MP for Essex and Minister of International Co-operation has accepted to be the inaugural speaker at the luncheon scheduled for Friday, August 16, 2002.  As Regional Minister for Southwest Ontario, Minister Whelan will inform us on how policy created “on the Hill” translates into action and programs for Windsor and Essex County.  

The Chamber looks forward to hosting invited guests from the Detroit Regional Chamber, members from all levels of government and the business community.

To order tickets, contact the Chamber office at 966-3696.

WHEN             Friday, August 16, 2002

WHERE           G. Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue

TIME                11:30 a.m. reception
                                    12:00 noon lunch program
                                    1:30 p.m. conclusion

COST               $35 pp (gst included)
                                    Table of 8 or 10 can be reserved

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Contact:

Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
(519) 966-3696