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HEADLINE NEWS
February
7, 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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| Windsor Essex Energy Fair - April 25, 2008 |
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Annual Golf Tournament - June 12, 2008 |
| Chairman's
Ball - June 20, 2008 |
Advocacy
News and
Updates:
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| URGENT:
ATTENTION MANUFACTURERS!
Please
take a few moments to complete the Manufacturing Survey which
can be found at the following link: http://surveys.occ.on.ca.
MPP. David Ramsay, Parliamentary Assistant to Premier Dalton
McGuinty, is conducting broad-based consultations that will
culminate in a report to the Premier outlining the challenges
faced by small and medium sized manufacturers. The report will
contain a series of recommendations to address the changing
economic, competitiveness and training needs of this very
important sector of the Ontario economy.
In
order to provide sound advice to the government, the Ontario
Chamber of Commerce requests its members in the manufacturing
sector to complete the following survey. The results will be
promptly delivered to MPP David Ramsay for inclusion in his
report to the Premier. Please respond to this survey by
12:00 pm, Friday, February 8. Thank you for your time and
cooperation.
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CHAMBER
ANNOUNCES BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS FINALISTS
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This
year's Business Excellence Awards Finalists |
February
5, 2008 - It's a wide ranging group of Windsor Essex companies,
professionals and entrepreneurs in the running for the 2008
Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence
Awards.
Click Here for
a list of this year's finalists.
Award
recipients will be announced at the Chamber's 18th Annual
Business Excellence Awards on Wednesday, April 9, 2008.
Click
Here to register
for this event.
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CANADIAN
CHAMBER CHAIR OF THE BOARD VISITS CHAMBER |
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Linda
Smith, President and Peter Hrastovec, Chair, Windsor &
District Chamber, Christine Chopchik, Manager, Leamington Chamber,
John Peller, Chair, Canadian Chamber and Nick Mastronardi, Chair Elect,
Leamington Chamber.
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On January 23, 2008
the Chair of the Board
for the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, John Peller met
with the leaders of the Windsor & District and Leamington Chambers of
Commerce.
The Canadian Chamber
of Commerce is an important "voice of business" at the federal
level. The Windsor & District Chamber of
Commerce contributes regularly to their yearly advocacy planning. Working in partnership the Chambers of Commerce can
accomplish much more to benefit our region's business
community.
For more information
on the Chamber's federal policies call Igor Siljanoski at (519) 966-3696
ext. 28.
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Thursday,
February 7, 2008
FEBRUARY AFTER BUSINESS
NETWORKING EVENT
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Sponsored
by: The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
Location:
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, One Riverside Drive
West.
This
event was a sell-out last year!
Time:
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Members
$18 (at the door). Detroit
IBB Members - Complementary Future Members:
$20.
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Tuesday,
February 12, 2008
ANNUAL
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LUNCHEON - CLEMENT GIGNAC
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Sponsored
by: National Bank
Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor
Time: (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Members:
$35 / Future Members $40
Featuring
Clement Gignac, Chief Economist & Strategist,
National Bank Financial.
To
register visit Events Online or call
519-966-3696. |
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Wednesday,
April 9, 2008
18th
ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS
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Our highest profile event of the
year. The 18th Annual Business Excellence Awards is set
for April 9, 2008. More information to follow. |
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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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Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue, Windsor
Time:
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Small
and medium businesses should be getting ready for coming
increases in electricity rates. Find out about
incentives and subsidies available now to help your
business save money!
Keynote
speaker: Peter Love, Chief Energy Conservation Officer
for Ontario.
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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
Thursday,
June 12, 2008
CHAMBER'S
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
Celebrating
the Chamber and Chairmanship of Peter Hrastovec Caesars
Windsor Ballroom. Look for updates about this exciting
event in coming newsletters.
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Advocacy
News and Updates
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2008
CITY OF WINDSOR BUDGET DELIBERATIONS - FEBRUARY 26-27,
2008
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City
Hall - 2008 Budget will be decided by City of
Windsor Council in a public session scheduled
for February 26 and 27, 2008.
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On
February 26, 2008 the
Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce will
address Windsor City Council regarding the
2008 Budget. The
draft budget which was tabled January 31, 2008 is a
result of a budget process that among other
strategies targeted discretionary spending
by all City departments and recommends less than 1%
tax rate increase. The
Chamber will call for the City cut to reduce its
business tax rates. Currently Windsor has among
the highest business tax rates in the Province. |
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MORE
PUBLIC INPUT ALLOWED INTO OLDE SANDWICH INTERIM CONTROL BY-LAW
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On
January 25th, 2008 Windsor City Council called a
special meeting to deal with the current Olde Sandwich Interim Control
By-Law. The Chamber issued a letter requesting more time to review the
Council report.
To
allow more public participation and input, Council has
extended the Interim Control By-Law for one
month and has indicated it will discuss
the issue on February 25th, 2008. The Chamber is
currently reviewing the report and assessing the
impact this By-Law may have on the business
community.
If
your business has been impacted or for more
information on this By-Law contact Igor Siljanoski at
(519) 966-3696 ext. 28. |
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CHAMBER AFFINITY REWARDS PROGRAM NOW AVAILABLE - ECNG ENERGY PROCUREMENT
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