e - update - October 17, 2005 

 

Dear Member,

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

 

October 17, 2005

First Quarter results for Chamber office supply program
October 17, 2005

US Passport Requirement a potential  problem for Business
October 6, 2005

Regional is the right approach for economic development
October 20, 2005

Fall After Business Tradeshow
October 28, 2005

ATHENA Luncheon
November 2, 2005

Economic Development Breakfast
November 16, 2005

Chamber's 129th Annual General meeting
December 2, 2005

Small Business Holiday Celebration
December 8, 2005

After Business Christmas Season
February 10, 2006

16th Annual Business Excellence Awards Gala
October 25, 2005  

4th Annual Bridges to Better Business Luncheon

News and Updates

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS FOR CHAMBER OFFICE SUPPLY PROGRAM 

October 17, 2005 - First Quarter results show keen participation in members only office supply discount program. To learn how you can save up to 80% on your office supplies visit our website at www.windsorchamber.org or simply call us at 966-3696.

 

U.S. PASSPORT REQUIREMENT A 'BIG SLEEPER ISSUE' FOR BUSINESS

October 17, 2005 - the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce continues to monitor the issue of the U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI) requiring all U.S. and Canadian citizens to have a passport or other accepted secure document to enter or re-enter the United States by January 1, 2008. The U.S. administration is currently consulting with Border stakeholders and has formally requested input by the public until October 31, 2005. The new requirements could deter occasional visitors from crossing the border, posing a threat to the local tourism and hospitality industry. 

 

For the  Chamber's current position on this policy issue Click Here. 

Other useful links: Canadian Embassy in Washington D.C. information flier 

For more information on how to make an official comment read the full US VISIT release. 

 

REGIONAL IS THE RIGHT APPROACH FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

October 6, 2005 - the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce applauded the regional approach applied to Economic Development presented at the City of Windsor & County of Essex Joint Council presentation of a new Economic Development strategy on October 3, 2005. Click Here for the Chamber's Media Release. 

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Upcoming Chamber Events

 

Thursday, October 20, 2005

FALL AFTER BUSINESS TRADESHOW

Sponsored by: Fogolar Furlan Club

Location: Fogolar Furlan Club, 1800 E.C. Row (North Service Road) 

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Excellent networking and promotional opportunity. Display your  promotional material and exhibit your products.  Come out and see the newly renovated Windsor Hall at Fogolar Furlan Windsor. For more information visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext 31.  

 

Friday, October 28, 2005

ATHENA LUNCHEON

Location: Caboto Club (11:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m.)

Guest speaker will be Sally Armstrong, rights activist, documentary filmmaker,   award-winning author and presently editor-at-large of Chatelaine magazine. Topic: Leading with passion. Cost: $35. To register for this event visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31. 

 

Wednesday, November  2, 2005

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BREAKFAST

Sponsored by: Union Gas Limited

Location: Caboto Club (7:15 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.)

Distinguished speaker: James C. Rogers, Director, Economic Development Duke Power. Topic: Best Practices in Regional Economic Development - A View from South Carolina. Cost: $20 members, $25 future members. To register visit Events Online or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31. 

 

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 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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Friday, December 2, 2005

SMALL BUSINESS HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

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

Mark the date for this annual event early. Multiple businesses join together to celebrate the holiday season. Cost: $60 per person. For more information call Holly Bridge at 966-3696 ext. 21.

 

Thursday, December 8, 2005

AFTER BUSINESS - CHRISTMAS SEASON

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

Chamber's largest traditional exhibitor tradeshow.

Cost: Members $20, Future-Members $25

Booth: Members $100, Future-Members $125

For more information on this event call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 28

 

Friday, February 10, 2006

16th ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA

Mark your calendar and check for Sponsorship Opportunities by going to the Chamber website at www.windsorchamber.org. For more information on this event call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31 

 

Chamber supported community events:

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Tuesday, October 25, 2005

4th ANNUAL BRIDGES TO BETTER BUSINESS LUNCHEON

Location: Caboto Club (11:15 a.m.-4:50 p.m.)

In celebration of Small Business Month, the Windsor-Essex Small Business Enterprise Centre presents a unique learning event with Mr.Louie Mele, President of McDonald's Canada as the keynote speaker. Cost: $30. For more information or to register please call 253-6900.

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    Until Next Update,

 

Linda E. Smith

 

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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