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HEADLINE NEWS
February
26, 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:
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Chamber
Events
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2008
Federal Budget Breakfast - February 27, 2008
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| Annual
Automotive Luncheon, John McElroy, Autoline TV Host -
Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
| Bagels
'n Banter Breakfast with David Johnston, President
University of Waterloo - March 28, 2008 |
| 18th
Annual Business Excellence Awards - Wednesday, April 9, 2008 |
| Mark
your calendar: |
| Windsor Essex Energy Fair - April 25, 2008 |
| Mayor's
Luncheon - May 21, 2008 |
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Annual Golf Tournament - June 12, 2008 |
| Chairman's
Ball - June
20, 2008 |
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Advocacy
News and
Updates:
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Wednesday,
February 27,
2008
2008 FEDERAL
BUDGET BREAKFAST
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Sponsored
by: Deloitte.
Location:
Caboto Club
Time:
(7:15 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.)
On
February 27th, 2008, the morning after the 2008 Federal
Budget is tabled in the House of Commons, the
Chamber is providing a forum for our members to
obtain detailed
information on the Federal Budget and what it
means for their business.
The speakers and
sponsorship for this event are provided by
Deloitte.
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| The event is free of charge for members
and guests.
Click
here to obtain the faxable registration form. You
can also call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext.
28.
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Wednesday,
March
19, 2008
ANNUAL
AUTOMOTIVE LUNCHEON - JOHN McELROY, AUTOLINE TV
HOST
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Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor
Time: (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Members:
$35 / Future Members $40
Featuring
John
McElroy,
Autoline
Television Host and WWJ News Radio 950 Commentator.
To
register visit Events
Online or call
519-966-3696.
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Friday,
March 28, 2008
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PUPATELLO, ONTARIO MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE PRESENTS:
BAGELS
'N BANTER SERIES
David
Johnston, President University
of Waterloo |
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Sponsored
by: Bell
Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor
Time:
(7:15 a.m. registration - 9:00 a.m.)
$20 Members / $25 Future Members.
David Johnston is
the President of the University of Waterloo.
To register
visit Events
Online or call 519-966-3696.
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Wednesday,
April 9, 2008
18th
ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
| Focusing
on the positives of our great region, Believe
Windsor Essex! |
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Sponsor: |
Exclusive
Broadcast Sponsor: |
Reception
Sponsor: |
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Location:
Caboto
Club (5:00 p.m Reception, 6:00 p.m. Dinner &
Show)
Continuing
on the success of last year’s fantastic event
the celebration features a gourmet dinner as award
recipients are announced in 9 categories.
Don’t miss out on this premier business
event saluting business excellence. Click
Here to register for this event.
EVENT
SPONSORS
TD
Bank Financial Group, Union Gas Ltd.
AWARD
SPONSORS
Bell,
BMO Financial Group, Dan Kane Chevrolet Cadillac
Ltd, Janisse Bros. Marcotte Funeral Home Windsor,
KPMG LLP, McTague Law Firm, Miller Canfield, St.
Clair College, University of Windsor, Woodslee
Credit Union
SILVER
SPONSORS:
OLG, Caboto Club, Koolini’s
WINDSOR
STAR OPPORUNITY – Official BEA
Publication
The
Chamber is partnering with The Windsor Star to
produce a Business Excellence Awards section in
the newspaper to run on April 2, 2008.
Reserve your spot to present your
organization as a community and corporate leader
who salutes business excellence.
For
ad rates and details Click
Here or contact Marianne Burke at (519)
966-3696 ext. 21.
SOUVENIR
BOOKLET ADVERTISING - Official BEA
Publication
Each
year the committee produces a keepsake souvenir
booklet, which is given to all attendees the
evening of the event.
The booklet features a profile on all the
finalists, contains information on the event and
messages of congratulations.
For
ad rates and details Click
Here or contact Marianne Burke at (519)
966-3696 ext. 21.
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Mark
your calendar
Friday,
April 25, 2008
CHAMBER'S
ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY COMMITTEE PRESENTS:
WINDSOR ESSEX ENERGY FAIR
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Peter
Love
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Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor
Time:
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
$30
in advance / $35 at the door.
Small
and medium businesses should be getting ready for rising
utility costs. Find out about
incentives and subsidies available now to help your
business save money!
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Keynote
speaker: Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation
Officer for Ontario.
More
information will be provided soon.
For
Sponsorship Opportunities call Igor Siljanoski at
519-966-3696 ext. 28.
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Mark
your calendar
Wednesday,
May 21, 2008
MAYOR'S
LUNCHEON
More
information coming soon!
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Thursday,
June 12, 2008
72ND ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Location:
Pointe West Golf Club
Your
golf package includes: Golf & Deluxe Cart, Deli
Luncheon Buffet, Prime Rib Dinner, Specialty
Prizes and more!
To register for this event visit Events
Online or call Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696 ext. 21.
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Mark
your calendar
Friday,
June 20, 2008
CHAIRMAN'S
BALL
Location:
Casino Windsor (soon to be called Caesar's
Windsor) in the Augustus Ballroom
It
is a celebration of the work of the Chamber and the
excitement generated by our community with businesses
working together to build a strong network.
Mark your calendar, you won't want to miss this
event.
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Advocacy
News and Updates
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FINDING THE BALANCE: REDUCING BORDER COSTS WHILE STRENGTHENING
SECURITY
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REPORT BY THE CANADIAN AND US CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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On
February 20, 2008, a coalition, co-chaired by the Canadian
Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in
collaboration with members and 43 partnering associations,
released a report aimed at both the U.S. and Canadian
governments on what action must be taken to reduce the costs
of border crossings.
While
some good progress has been made by the two
governments, the report, Finding the Balance: Reducing
Border Costs While Strengthening Border Security,
calls for short-term |
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measures
to eliminate duplicative and burdensome border
requirements and facilitate the movement of legitimate
passenger and cargo traffic. A number of the seventeen
recommendations in the report are aimed at increasing
enrolment in trusted shipper and traveller programs
which will reduce the costs and time associated with
moving people and goods between Canada and the U.S.
The more participants in these programs, the more
border officials can focus on identifying illegitimate
cargo and travellers – the aim of all the security
measures.
Click
Here for the Media Release
Click
Here for the full text of the Report
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CHAMBER AFFINITY REWARDS PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE - ECNG ENERGY PROCUREMENT
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