Dear Member,

This issue of our Electronic Update contains our upcoming events. "Take this opportunity to attend these events to help your business grow ."  

In this issue:

Friday, December 2, 2005

MULTIPLE BUSINESS HOLIDAY SEASON PARTY

(TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT)

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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GRAND & TOY OFFICE SUPPLY DISCOUNT FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS HUGE SAVINGS OPPORTUNITY!!!

Save more with your Chamber membership by using our Office Supply discount program. Now you can save with Grand & Toy office supplies. Check out this Exclusive Offer and save up to 80% on over 6000 quality office products. For information or to set up an account contact Brian Houston at 1-800-265-5738 ext. 668 or houstonb@grandtoy.com  

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Great Savings on Everyday Essentials! 

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CHAMBER'S HOLIDAY HOURS 

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce will be closed for the holiday from Monday, December 26th until Friday, December 30th, 2005. The office will resume normal hours of operation beginning Monday, January 2nd, 2006.  

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FEDERAL ELECTIONS - CHANCE FOR VOICE OF BUSINESS TO BE HEARD

At this time the federal elections seem to be imminent and we are likely to head to the polls sometime near the end of January 2006. The Chamber will keep its members appraised of the election through regular electronic updates and will provide a forum for the political parties and candidates to communicate their platforms directly to the business community. As in past elections, the Chamber will remain business issue oriented. 

During the election the Chamber will provide more election related content on its website, electronic updates and its newsletter. For information on the elections and the positions taken by the Chamber during the federal election visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org.  

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From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce:

OTTAWA'S DECISION ON INCOME TRUST ENDS UNCERTAINTY

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce welcomed the government's announcement yesterday on Income Trusts (Flow-Through Entities -FTEs). The announcement ends the uncertainty in capital markets and also reaffirms the validity of Income Trusts.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce had made its submission to the government last week (Full Submission), and the government responded to our call for action on the tax treatment of dividends. 

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