November 15, 2005

Hold the date. Don't miss out on the hottest leads program in Windsor & Essex County. You must pre-register by November 22, 2005. Cost $15 Early Bird special. After November 18th, $20. to register visit Events Online or call Holly Bridge at 966-3696 ext. 21.

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Friday, December 2, 2005

MULTIPLE BUSINESS HOLIDAY SEASON PARTY

Location: Ambassador Golf Club (Cocktails: 6:30 p.m., Dinner: 7:30 p.m.)

This event was created so that small to medium sized companies could have an easy solution to the challenge of hosting a company Holiday Party. Let us take care of your office Holiday Party plans. You and your guests will enjoy a festive party including cocktail hour, a delicious sit down dinner & dancing with "The Shake". Cost: $65 per person. For more information visit Events Online or call Holly Bridge at 966-3696 ext. 21.

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Thursday, December 8, 2005

AFTER BUSINESS - CHRISTMAS SEASON TRADE SHOW

Location: Cleary International Centre (5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)

Chamber's largest exhibitor trade show and networking event.

Cost: Members $20, Future-Members $25

Booth: Members $100, Future-Members $125

For more information on this event visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31

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Friday, February 10, 2006

16th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS

Location: Cleary International Centre

Don't miss the premier Chamber event of the year. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. Cost: $107 per person (Includes GST). For more information on this event visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31

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Membership News

BELL MOBILITY OFFERS DISCOUNT FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS!!!

If you are thinking about buying a cell phone at Christmas you should check out our Bell Mobility discount for you, your employees and your family. Visit our website to start saving even more by accessing Chamber membership discount programs such as our Home and Auto Insurance and Gasoline discount programs.

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Advocacy Update

MICHAEL J. SABIA SPEAKS AT THE WINDSOR & DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

November 16, 2005 – Michael J. Sabia, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and CEO of Bell Canada addressed a business audience gathered for the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting. Mr. Sabia delivered a speech that addressed the importance of technology, our international competitiveness and the importance of the Windsor-Detroit Border crossing for our economy.

One of the highlights of the address was the message that to be globally competitive the business community needs to step outside of its immediate business interests and work together with the education sector, non-profit organizations and government. Click here for the full text of the Michael J. Sabia's Chamber speech.

From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce:

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S ECONOMIC AND FISCAL UPDATE

November 14, 2005, Ottawa - Finance Minister Ralph Goodale appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance to present the Government of Canada’s annual Economic and Fiscal Update.

Typically, the Update provides an updated forecast for the economy and federal government finances. Generally, fiscal actions await the budget in February. Monday's Update included some newly-announced measures with a focus on promoting job creation, stimulating learning, R&D, and boosting Canada’s investment climate. Minister Goodale also unveiled a new economic plan (A Plan for Growth and Prosperity) aimed at improving Canada’s productivity and securing the nation’s long-term economic prosperity. Canadian Chamber reaction to the Economic Update.

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From the Ontario Chamber of Commerce:

ONTARIO ECONOMIC SUMMIT 2005 SPECIAL REPORT

The Ontario Economic Summit, an initiative of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, held its second annual Ontario Economic Leadership Summit October 19-20 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. The event was attended by about 250 business, labour, academia and government leaders.

The OES Secretariat and its steering council will begin to distill, focus and prioritize the top issues identified in each of the five forums held at the OES. Through the Secretariat, the OCC’s policy agenda will become more focused and provide critical direction to the OCC’s policy committees.

For more information about the Ontario Economic Summit please visit www.occ-oes.com or contact Colleen Mulholland, Managing Director of the OES at (416) 482-5222, ext. 225 or at colleen.mulholland@occ-oes.com.

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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

www.windsorchamber.org

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