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The mandate of the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce is:
"to foster an environment which allows Windsor business to compete
and prosper, recognizing that a thriving business sector contributes to
the quality of life. This is accomplished by influencing
government policy, providing networking opportunities and encouraging
private sector leadership."
The
Chamber of Commerce Idea
The Chamber of
Commerce idea is a concept found only where private initiative and free
enterprise exist.
The
Chamber of Commerce, as a wholly voluntary institution in Canada, dates
back to 1750 in Halifax.
Over the centuries
the Chamber has grown from a single-purpose Federation of Traders who
organized to promote trade and cut costs by cooperating in certain
operations, to a broad community development association. Its belief is
that when men and women of high purpose work unselfishly on common
problems, progress will result.
The Charter for
the original Windsor Board of Trade was approved by the Secretary of State
of Canada, March 27 1876. The organization has been in continuous
operation since that date, however, its name has changed over the decades.
Its original name was WINDSOR BOARD OF TRADE. In 1917 the name was changed
to BORDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Following
adoption of provincial legislation for amalgamation (July 1, 1935) of
Sandwich, Windsor, Walkerville, and East Windsor, the name was changed to
WINDSOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE in 1934 and to WINDSOR & DISTRICT CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE on April 27, 1987.
Today, the Windsor
Chamber enjoys a fine reputation for its many effective programs. Most
importantly, however, is the realization that a coordinated, cooperative
effort integrated with various other community organizations, is necessary
for two reasons: to attempt to solve the many complex problems existing,
and to take advantage of opportunities which are presented to an area as
unique as Windsor.
Organizational
Goals
a)
Promote the betterment of Windsor and district as a place to work,
live and visit;
b)
Serve as the voice of the business community of Windsor and
district, and to take the express positions and opinions on public issues
on behalf of its membership;
c)
Provide a forum for the business community to develop ideas,
opinions and programs. This will facilitate individual initiatives, the
competitive enterprise system, and contribute to the economic, social,
cultural, and general quality of life in Windsor, Ontario, and Canada;
d)
Promote a society and economy based upon private enterprise,
concern for the individual, and Canadian unity;
e)
Promote good government and sound legislation at all levels of
government;
f)
Communicate information on topics of importance and interest to
members;
g) Facilitate business and social contact among Chamber members.
Our
Board of Directors
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