Wednesday,
November 16, 2005
CHAMBER'S
129th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Location:
Caboto Club (11:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
The Chamber's Annual General Meeting featuring
distinguished speaker Michael J. Sabia, President
and CEO, BCE Inc. and CEO of Bell Canada. Cost: $35. To
register visit Events Online or call Holly Bridge at
966-3696 ext. 21.
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November
29, 2005
GOOD
MORNING WINDSOR ESSEX
Sponsored
by: Boston Pizza
Location:
Boston Pizza, 4450 Walker Road (7:30 a.m. - 9:30
a.m.)
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. - 7:00 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 GALA
Mark
your calendar. Sponsorship opportunities are still available.
For more information on this event visit Events
Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31
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WE'RE
HIRING - JOIN THE CHAMBER'S WINNING TEAM!
To
help the Chamber continue its exciting membership plans, we’re seeking
the services of a detail oriented, dynamic Membership Care Coordinator.
Your
primary responsibilities include overseeing our database and managing
our contacts. You will be a primary interface between the office and the
membership and you will provide professional expertise they have come to
expect. We strive to keep our membership competitive in today’s
marketplace.
We
are looking for an outgoing, business oriented and motivated person to
join our team.
You
are passionate about data detail and will take ownership of our
association data set. You are very comfortable with standard Window’s
Applications and are familiar with databases and how they work in a
networked environment.
You
have:
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Strong customer care skills (telephone, front-line customer care, sales
care)
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Strong administrative and organizational skills
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Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
If
you think you have what we need and you want to be part of the
Chamber’s excellent network, we’d like to hear from you. Please
respond with your resume to the Chamber President, Linda Smith no later
than November 9th, 2005. Email: lsmith@windsorchamber.org.
No telephone calls please and only those selected for an interview will
be contacted. Thank you.
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GET
THE MOST FROM YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP - CHAMBER'S GROUP
INSURANCE PLAN
When
it comes to group insurance the Chamber's
of Commerce Group Insurance Plan gives our members better business
options. The plan covers over 20,000 small businesses across the
country, each with a custom benefit plan designed to suit their needs.
Contact our local
brokers and ask for the Chambers of Commerce plan. For more
information on all membership benefits visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org
or call 966-3696.
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INTELLIGENT
BORDER SECURITY CAN ENABLE TRADE
November 4, 2005 - The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
representatives met with Michael Kergin, Ontario Premier’s Special
Advisor on border management. During the meeting the Chamber stressed
the importance of the Windsor-Detroit corridor as the umbilical cord for
trade and tourism and the intricate link between border management and
economic development. Mr. Kergin stated "Intelligent Security can
enable trade" as a new mantra if we are to preserve economic
security. Read the News
Release that followed the one hour consultative
meeting.
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BEST
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PRACTICES FROM SOUTH CAROLINA
November
2, 2005 - The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
hosted a Before Business breakfast event featuring guest
speaker James C. Rogers, Director of Economic Development
with Duke Power. His message stressed the importance of
a regional approach to economic development. Mr. Rogers
highlighted best practices from South Carolina, drawing
parallels between Spartanburg, South Carolina, and Windsor
& Essex County, communities with similar population
size. To obtain a copy of the power point presentation visit
our website at www.windsorchamber.org
and click on the economic development presentation link.
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