March 30, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

Friday, April 9, 2010

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON: HONOURABLE DWIGHT DUNCAN 

 

 

 

Location: Caboto Club, 2175 Parent Avenue

Time: 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. 

 

Distinguished Speaker Luncheon featuring:

 

The Honourable Dwight Duncan MPP, Ontario Minister of Finance

 

Topic: 2010 Ontario Budget

 

The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario Finance Minister and MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh, will address the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce to discuss the five-year plan to Open Ontario to new jobs and economic growth. 

 

Tickets: $35 (GST included) Members / $45 (GST included) Future Members.

 

For more information, contact Holly Connelly at 519-966-3696 ext. 29.

Tickets on sale now. Visit Events Online.

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

20th ANNUAL 

BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS 
 
 
 
Sponsored by:
 
 

Sponsored by: The Windsor Star 

 

Guest Speaker - Richard Peddie, President & CEO, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

 

Location: 1 Riverside West (Chrysler Building)

 

Tickets are currently SOLD OUT.

Please contact Marianne Burke (519) 966-3696 ext. 21 or fax in your registration form to get on the waiting list.  We are looking to add a few more tables.

Click Here for more information. 

 

For more information contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696 ext. 21.
 

 

Thursday, April 29, 2010

DISTINGUISHED SPEAKER LUNCHEON: GENERAL RICK HILLIER

 

 
 

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.

 

For more information, contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696 ext 21.

Tickets on sale now, visit Events Online.

 

Thursday, May 6, 2010

JOHNSON INSURANCE AFTER BUSINESS

 

 

 
 

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 over 100 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.

 

For more information, contact Marianne Burke at 519-966-3696 ext 21.

Tickets on sale now, visit Events Online.

 

 2010 ONTARIO BUDGET WILL BENEFIT BUSINESS

 

 

Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario and Dwight Duncan, Minister of Finance in the Ontario Legislature (Photo by: CBC)

 

 

 

 
The March 25, 2010 Ontario Budget confirmed last year's budget policies and provided some new initiatives that will benefit business. Among the already established items was a commitment to spending on infrastructure, lower corporate taxes and the implementation of a new and expanded sales tax, the HST. 

“The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce has already supported these fiscal measures as they will lead to strengthened business and new investment. Any investment in workforce training is also welcome and would lead to increased competitiveness for business,” stated Robert Rea, Chair of the Chamber’s Finance & Taxation Committee. Full Story 

For more information on the Chamber’s government budget opinions and submissions visit: http://www.windsorchamber.org/policy.

 

 

Canadian Chamber of Commerce

LIBERAL TAX CUT FREEZE A MAJOR CONCERN FOR CANADIAN BUSINESS

 

 

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce sent a letter on behalf of its membership to Michael Ignatieff, leader of the official opposition, expressing deep concern about the planned Liberal corporate tax freeze, following the Liberal’s Canada at 150 Conference.  The letter can be viewed here.

In the media interviews Hon. Perrin Beatty, President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce spoke about how the net impact would discourage investment, discourage competitiveness, and discourage job creation. 

Mr. Ignatieff surprised the business community with announcement on Sunday that if the Liberals form the government, they would freeze corporate tax levels at its present rate, 18 per cent, and eliminate the planned reduction to 15 per cent by 2012 which the current government has promised to implement.

 

 

 

Ontario Chamber of Commerce

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE LAW COMES INTO EFFECT JUNE 15TH

 

Graphic source: http://www.thecancerblog.org
Workplaces with more than five regular employees will be required by June 15, 2010 to have all the necessary policies, programs, measures and procedures in place in order to be in compliance with the recent amendments made to the Ministry of Labour's Occupational Health and Safety Act (Bill 168-Violence in the Workplace).  

As of June 15, 2010 employers with more than 5 employees will be required to : prepare a written policy with respect to workplace violence and harassment assess the risks of workplace ...Full story

Click Here for government source of information.

 

 

FEATURED MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT PROGRAMS

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.

 
 

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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