October 11, 04

EVENT UPDATE October 13, 2004

Dear Member,

This Event Update features Chamber announcements and upcoming Chamber events.

"A NIGHT AT THE COPA" CHARITY GALA - CASINO WINDSOR

Chamber's Chair of the Board, Don Marsh, congratulates Casino Windsor on their 10th anniversary and plans on joining in on the celebration by attending the Casino's 10th Anniversary Birthday Charity Gala "A Night at the Copa" on Friday October 22nd, 2004.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to four local charities; W.E. Care for Kids Campaign, Canadian Mental Health Association, The Hospice of Windsor and Essex County and The Canadian Red Cross.

Tickets are $150 each (taxes included) for an evening of dinner and entertainment and can be ordered with a credit card by calling Casino Windsor Reservations at 258-7878 ext. 22723, from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily while supplies last. No tax receipts can be issued, also no refunds. Period dress is welcome (Las Vegas, circa 1960), black tie optional.

TIPS FOR SUCCESS

SMALL BUSINESS ENTREPRENEUR LUNCHEON

Friday, October 15, 2004 - at the Caboto Club

Sponsored by: Business Development Bank of Canada

Business Panel & Luncheon featuring PAST BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARD ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR RECIPIENTS. This panel consists of Don Larkin - Collection Service of Windsor, Chris Ryan - Patrick O'Ryan's Irish Public House, Anne Waters - Anne's on the Avenue, Leo Deluca - Koolini Italian Eatery. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $30 - Buffet Lunch.

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

GOOD MORNING WINDSOR-ESSEX!!!

Tuesday, October 26, 2004 - Applebee's Restaurant (at Windsor Crossing)

Sponsored by: Applebee's Restaurant & Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets

This popular breakfast networking event is BACK! If you didn't get a chance to join us last year, be sure to register now as this event has been known to sell out. Cost: $12, this event is open only to Chamber Members.

NOTE: You MUST pre-register for this event. Registration cut-off date is October 20, 2004. To register visit Events Online or call Carol Truong at 966-3696 ext. 30.

AFTER BUSINESS TRADESHOW & HALLOWEEN SOCIAL

Thursday, October 28, 2004 - 29 Park St. West

Sponsored By: 29 Park & Aroma, Catering by Spago.

You don't want to miss this one! October's After Business Tradeshow & Halloween Social will be the business event of the year! Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Tickets: $15.00 for members and $20.00 for non-members. To register visit Events Online. For more information call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.

CHAMBER'S 128th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Friday, November 5, 2004 - Caboto Club

The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce 128th AGM will feature Distinguished Speaker Wayne C. Sales - President & C.E.O., Canadian Tire Corp. Ltd. Mr. Sales was recently named the Distinguished Canadian Retailer of the Year by the Retail Council of Canada. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $35 members, $40 non-members. To register visit Events Online or call Lois Booth at 966-3696 ext. 29.

ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

Tuesday, November 23, 2004 - at the Cleary International Centre

The ATHENA Committee at the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce presents Gwen Boniface, the Ontario Provincial Police Commissioner as its guest speaker for this year's ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon. Topic: Cultivating the Leader Within. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tickets: $35. To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.