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HEADLINE NEWS
November
4, 2008
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Dear
Member,
Chamber
Headline News is a bi-weekly electronic
newsletter sent directly to our members.
It provides up to date information on current
Chamber events, membership services and the
latest policy and advocacy news.
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In this issue:
2009
ONTARIO PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATIONS COME TO WINDSOR
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Next
Monday, November 10, 2008, the Honourable
Dwight Duncan, Ontario Minister of Finance
will be hosting pre-budget consultations in
Windsor. The consultation is part of a wider
consultation with individuals, organizations,
associations and other stakeholders across the
province as part of the government’s ongoing
dialogue with the citizens of Ontario.
In
particular, the Minister is interested in
hearing Ontarians’ views on what more the
government can do during uncertain economic
times to prudently manage Ontario’s finances
and protect important public services.
The
Chamber will participate in Monday's
pre-budget consultations. The Chamber's
presentation will be developed by the
Chamber's Finance and Taxation Committee and
will be available to our members shortly after
Monday's event. |
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on the Ministers pre-budget tour is posted at www.fin.gov.on.ca
in late October 2008. Individuals who wish to
attend one of these consultations can call
toll-free 1-800-337-7222 or 1-800-263-7776
TTY.
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Thursday,
November 13, 2008
9TH
ANNUAL ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
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Save
the date for the 9th Annual ATHENA Scholarship
Luncheon
Speaker:
Carole MacNeil,
Renowned Canadian Broadcast Journalist and
Host of CBC News: Sunday. Topic: Sexism, Bias
and Media ... Trust or Spin?
ATHENA
Award Nomination Forms Available - Click
Here
The
deadline for nominations for the 2009
ATHENA Award is Friday, October 31,
2008 at the Chamber office. The
award honours women and men who are recognized
for business and professional excellence, for
community service and for mentoring and
providing a role model to encourage women to achieve
their leadership potential. The ATHENA
Award is sponsored by Dan Kane Chevrolet
Cadillac Ltd and is presented each year at the
Chamber's Business Excellence Awards Gala.
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Friday,
November 21, 2008
CHAMBER'S
132ND
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING & LUNCHEON - GUEST
SPEAKER: SANDRA PUPATELLO
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Sponsorship
Opportunities Available
Location:
Ambassador Golf Club, 1025 Sprucewood
Ave.
(11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
The
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce
will hold its 132nd AGM featuring guest
speaker, the Honourable Sandra Pupatello,
MPP Windsor West and Minister of
International Trade and Investment.
Minister
Pupatello will speak on "The
Provincial Perspective on What's in Store
for Windsor."
Tickets:
$35 members, $40 future members. To register
visit Events Online or call Marianne Burke
at 519-966-3696 ext. 21. |
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Friday,
December 5, 2008
HOLIDAY
PARTY
We
do all the work and you have all the fun!
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LIMITED
SPACE AVAILABLE!
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Sponsored
by: Johnson Insurance, Hiram Walker and
Sons Limited and The
Rock/The Mix
Let
us take care of your holiday plans.
Multiple businesses join together for one
great holiday celebration. (Buffet)
Location:
Beach Grove Golf & Country Club, 14134
Riverside Drive East, Tecumseh, ON
Tickets: $55
+ GST before November 3 (after $60 + GST)
To
register visit Events
Online. For more information call
Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696 ext. 21.
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Opportunity: We are currently looking
for one $500 sponsor for our holiday
party. For more information contact
Marianne by e-mail: mburke@windsorchamber.org.
Call for Prizes: The
Chamber is also looking for prizes for
tthe Holiday Party. This is a great
opportunity to promote your company by
donating a door prize or a small giveaway
for our gift bag to 200 people.
If you have something you'd like to
contribute for this event contact Marianne
mburke@windsorchamber.org. |
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Wednesday,
April 8, 2009
BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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Mark
you calendar now for the highest profile
event of the year. The 19th Annual
Business Excellence Awards is set for
Wednesday, April 8, 2009.
For
more information contact Marianne Burke at
519-966-3696 ext. 21 or by e-mail: mburke@windsorchamber.org.
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Advocacy
News and Updates
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NEW
MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT TO REDUCE PRESSURE ON
PROPERTY TAXES
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On
October 31, 2008 the McGuinty
government made an announcement it
is moving to upload all social
assistance benefits and court
security costs from
municipalities, as stated in an
agreement announced by the
Province of Ontario, the
Association of Municipalities of
Ontario (AMO) and the City of
Toronto.
A
consensus report released on the
same day will help reduce cost
pressures for municipalities and
property taxpayers. The Report
completes the work of the Provincial-Municipal
Fiscal and Service Delivery Review,
which has created new and better
ways to fund and deliver services
to the people of Ontario.
The
Ontario Chamber of Commerce issued
a Media
Release saying the
announcement is a
"significant step in the
right direction, and particularly
noteworthy considering the current
pressures on provincial
revenues."
The
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of
Commerce has lobbied continuously
Windsor Essex Municipalities for
reduction in corporate property
taxes. Costs associated with
delivery of social services and
court security born by municipal
governments have become a
significant pressure on municipal
budgets, leading to higher
business property
taxes. |
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Plan Click
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CANADIAN
CHAMBER TO TACKLE SKILLS NEEDED FOR
CANADA'S FUTURE ECONOMIC GROWTH
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On
November 7, 2008 the Canadian
Chamber of Commerce will release a
report titled "Building a
Twenty-First Century Workforce: A
Business Strategy to Overcome
Canada's Skills Crisis"
addressing the issue of skills
necessary for the Canadian
Economy. The report, which will be
released at the Durham Economic
Prosperity Conference in Ajax, ON,
is based on consultations with
170,000 chamber members and their
workers.
In it, the
chamber will identify
actions in four key areas that, if
acted upon now, "will do much
to build and maintain a
competitive workforce for Canada's
businesses and economy."
Click
Here for the announcement of
the report. |
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Chamber
Connections:
Wednesday,
November 5, 2008
DETROIT
RIVER INTERNATIONAL CROSSING STUDY UPDATE
AND EFFECT ON LASALLE
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The
LaSalle Business Association
invites you to attend and
information session titled
"Detroit River Crossing Study
Update and Effects on
LaSalle.
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Guest
Speaker: David Wake Manager
of Planning for the Ministry of
Transportation.
Location:
Essex Golf and Country Club, 7555
Matchette Road LaSalle.
Time:
5:30 p.m. Doors Open, 6:00 p.m. -
7:00 p.m. Cash bar, 7:00 p.m.
Presentation
Tickets:
$30 for LaSalle Business
Association Members and
friends.
To
register call 519-250-0099 or
e-mail townandcountry@on.aibn.com
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LEARN
HOW TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BUSINESS
PROMOTION OPPORTUNITIES AT THE 2010
OLYMPIC GAMES
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British
Columbia is eager to use
Vancouver 2010 as an opportunity
to engage with companies from
other provinces that are
interested in doing business at
the Olympics. Goods and services
are required from a surprisingly
wide variety of sectors, and
there is significant demand for strategic
partners that can provide specialized
or complimentary
products/services, additional
capacity, and large event
experience.
The
Chamber received this invitation
for our members to participate
in this Olympic opportunity.
How
to take advantage? Click
Here for more information or
contact
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