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Dear
Member,
The
Chamber's bi-weekly electronic newsletter is 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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Thursday,
April 29, 2010
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DISTINGUISHED
SPEAKER LUNCHEON: GENERAL RICK HILLIER
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Sponsored
by: TD Bank Financial Group
Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue
Time:
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Distinguished
Speaker Luncheon featuring:
General
Rick Hillier
Formerly
Canada's Chief of the Defence Staff, the highest ranking
position in the Canadian Forces from February 4, 2005 to
July 1, 2008. He joined TD Bank Financial Group in
September 2008 as a senior advisor.
Topic:
Leadership in Tough Times
Tickets:
$35 (GST included) Members / $45 (GST included) Future
Members.
Limited
tickets still available.
For
more information, contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696
ext 21.
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Tickets
on sale now, visit Events
Online.
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Thursday,
May 6, 2010
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JOHNSON
INSURANCE AFTER BUSINESS
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Beach
Grove Golf & Country Club
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Sponsored
by: Johnson Insurance and hosted by Beach
Grove Golf & Country Club
Location:
Beach Grove Golf & Country Club
14134
Riverside Drive, Tecumseh
Time: 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.
If
you’re looking for an economical way to generate new
business, your Chamber’s After Business events offer
the perfect opportunity to showcase your products, meet
new buyers, gain access to more markets and develop
potential clients while enjoying a networking atmosphere
with fellow Chamber members.
Invite customers and/or treat staff members to an
evening out to mingle with 150 prospective new
customers in a country club setting.
Tickets:
$10 (GST included) Chamber Members in advance, $15 at
the door Chamber Members / $20 (GST included) General
Admission.
Booths:
$100 Chamber Members / $120 Future Chamber Members.
Last
Tradeshow until Fall
For
more information, contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696
ext 21.
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Tickets
on sale now, visit Events
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Friday,
May 14, 2010
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15th
ANNUAL MAYOR'S LUNCHEON
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Sponsors:
Bell and OLG
Location:
Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue
Time:
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Featuring:
Mayor Eddie Francis
Tickets:
$35 (Including GST) Members / $45 (Including GST)
Future Members
For
more information contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696
ext. 21.
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Tickets
on sale now, visit Events
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Monday,
June 7, 2010
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74th
ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT
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Sponsored
by: Johnson Insurance &
RBC Financial Group
Location:
Beach Grove Golf & Country Club.
14134 Riverside Drive, Tecumseh
Time:
1:00 p.m. Shotgun Start
Cost:
$200 + tax before May 7, 2010.
Golf
and sponsorship opportunities available.
Click
Here for more information
Click
Here for sponsorship opportunities
For
more information contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696
ext. 21.
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Tickets
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WINDSOR TO HOST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE REPRESENTATIVES FROM ACROSS
PROVINCE
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Over
100 leaders from Chambers of Commerce and Boards
of Trade from across Ontario will come together in
Windsor for the 2010 Ontario Chamber of Commerce
(OCC) Annual General Meeting & Convention to
set the direction for the lobby efforts of the
network.
The
OCC AGM & Convention is the main policy
setting conference of the network of 160 chambers
of commerce and boards of trade in Ontario.
Policies on issues concerning a competitive
taxation and regulation, modernizing energy and
infrastructure, a skilled workforce, and
transitioning to the new economy will be discussed
and voted on during the policy plenary.
The
Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce is the
Host Community Chamber of the 2010 AGM &
Convention. Click
Here for more information.
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Ontario Chamber
of Commerce
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FREE
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES TO COMPLY WITH NEW CUSTOMER
SERVICE STANDARD
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The
Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) is working with
local chambers of commerce and boards of trade in
the province to help Ontario businesses comply
with Ontario’s new customer service standard.
The
online training, which will provide participants
with proof of certification, will be delivered by
the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and its 160
affiliated chambers of commerce and boards of
trade in Ontario. The training will be available
later this fall in order to help businesses
prepare for the January 1, 2012 compliance date
for all private sector organizations. Full
Story.
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2010
CANADA POST COMMUNITY LITERACY AWARDS
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You
are invited to nominate a deserving individual
and/or educator from your hometown for a 2010
Canada Post Community Literacy Award. Deadline
for nominations is May 21, 2010.
On
their website and in their booklet,
you’ll find everything you need to make your
nomination, including category descriptions,
eligibility and submission criteria, and a
nomination form. For samples of past submissions,
the latest Community Literacy Awards news and
more, please visit the official official website
at:
www.canadapost.ca/literacyawards
The
Literacy Awards are Canada's only national awards
dedicated to celebrating the achievements of adult
learners, along with those who have helped them
learn to read and write.
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FEATURED
MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAMS
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2010
Tiger Schedule and Suite Rental Now Available for
Chamber Members!
Don’t
wait until the crack of the Bat on opening day to book
your suite for the upcoming baseball season.
Click
Here to find out more about availability and
booking.
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Home
& Auto Insurance Exclusive to Chamber Members
Chamber
members and their employees are encouraged to receive
a no obligation quote for their personal home and auto
insurance. For employee payroll stuffers please
call Michele Watson EXT. 30 or John Thrasher Ext. 23 to
arrange for shipment.
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