Dear Member,

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

POLICY HUDDLE PROCESS 2004

On November 17th, 2004 the Chamber held a strategic planning meeting to determine its policy priorities. The Chamber will address a number of emerging issues along with updating the existing positions. The Policy Huddle meeting is a part of the Chamber's ongoing planning process. More information on this year's policy priorities will be available soon on the Chamber's website www.windsorchamber.org.   

CHAMBER URGES THE PROVINCE TO SEEK INPUT FROM BORDER COMMUNITIES ON SMOKING LEGISLATION

On November 18th, 2004 the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce issued a media release advocating different regulatory criteria for border communities in the upcoming Provincial Smoking Legislation. For a copy of the release, please visit our Advocacy Web Page. 

For more information on Chamber's Policy and Advocacy visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org or contact Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext. 28.

Wednesday, December 1, 2004

CHRISTMAS SEASON AFTER BUSINESS & TRADESHOW

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

Sponsored by: Cleary International Centre, Willistead Manor, MacKenzie Hall

Your one stop shopping for Holiday Gift ideas. Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members. Exhibitors: $85 members, $100 non-members. 

To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31. 

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    Friday, December 10, 2004

YOUR COMPANY'S HOLIDAY DINNER/DANCE GALA

Ciociaro Club (Cocktails and a Social Mixer at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m.)

Be a part of the festivities - Register Today! 

Sponsors: Via Rail, Blonde & Little Insurance, Modern Benefit Planning and Prime Rose.

Designed to meet the needs of small business. Multiple Businesses Gather for ONE BIG PARTY! Cost: $60 per person (plus GST). Table of 10, $600 (plus GST). 

To register visit Events Online or call Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696 ext. 21.

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    Friday, February 11, 2005 

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR !!! 

15th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

Cleary International Centre

Don't miss the business event of the year! Come meet this year's award recipients at the Cleary International Centre. Cost: $100 (Plus GST). 

To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31. 

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Thursday, February 24, 2005

AFTER BUSINESS

The Honest Lawyer (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)

Sponsored by: the Honest Lawyer Restaurant

Mark this date in your 2005 calendar. Cost: $15.00 members/ $20.00 non-members. To register call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31

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ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUBMISSION FOR DALTON McGUINTY'S POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION REVIEW

Responding to the Premier’s Postsecondary Education Review carried by the Former Premier, the Hon. Bob Rae, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has prepared its submission for the Postsecondary Review Secretariat. Click Here to obtain this submission.   

Community events:

ATTENTION CANADIAN EXPORTERS - U.S. TRADE FACILITATION PROGRAMS WITH CANADA

This is a title of a Half-Day Seminar to be held in Windsor on December 2nd, 2004 starting at 7:30 a.m. until Noon. Location: the Holiday Inn Select Windsor Ambassador Bridge, 1855 Huron Church Road. The seminar is organized by the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters. Cost: $125 for I.E. Canada Members and $175 for Non Members. 

To register call 1-416-595-5333. For online registration form Click Here.  

    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

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