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October 16, 2009

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.

 

In this issue: 

 

 

 

Friday, October 30, 2009

10th ANNUAL ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON
 
 

Sponsors: AM800 CKLW, The Windsor Star.

Location: St. Clair Centre for the Arts, 201 Riverside Drive West

Time: (11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.)

 

Guest Speaker Dr. Anne Snowdon, Professor, Odette School Business, University of Windsor.

 

Topic: Leading the Future Through Strategic Partnerships.

 

Tickets: $35 / Table of 10: $350

 

Tickets on sale now, visit Events Online. 

Friday, December 4, 2009

MULTIPLE BUSINESSES HOLIDAY PARTY 
 
 

Let us take care of your office holiday party plans. Multiple businesses join together for one great holiday celebration.

 

Join us and network with other businesses in the beautiful holiday setting of Beach Grove Golf Course on Lake St. Clair. 

 

Location: Beach Grove Golf & Country Club, 14134 Riverside Drive, Tecumseh

 

(6:30 p.m. Cocktail Hour, 7:30 p.m. Dinner Buffet)

 

Tickets - Members, Employees & Guests

$55 + GST before November 6 (after $60 +GST)

Tickets - General Admission

$60 + GST before November 6 (After $65 + GST)


Sponsorship Opportunities Available. 

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

Tickets on sale now, visit Events Online.

 FREE PANDEMIC PLANNING WEBINARS FOR BUSINESS 

Plan to protect your business. Sign up for free webinars - Pandemic Planning and HR Issues.

 

These two webinars are geared to small and medium sized businesses: 

 

October 19, 2009 - Pandemic Planning

October 26, 2009 - HR Issues and Pandemic Planning

 

Please click here to register for the web cast: (Please use this same link to enter the web cast on October 26th).

 

 

 CITY OF WINDSOR TO START 2010 BUDGET PROCESS

         

 

On Monday, October 19, 2009 the City of Windsor Council is expected to approve the 2010 Budget Process, outlining its timeline for critical Budget  and public consultation dates. The City will also determine the composition of its Operating Budget and Capital Budget Committees. 

 

Click Here for a copy of the report to Council outlining the proposed 2010 Budget Process. 

 

Chamber Survey

 ONTARIO CHAMBER BUSINESS CLIMATE SURVEY

(Pre-Budget Edition)

         

 

 

Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber members have an opportunity to provide input into the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) Provincial business climate survey.  

Your input is vital in gauging the impacts of current economic events, public policy as well as global geopolitical events.

The OCC exclusively uses this information, in aggregate, to strengthen the voice of all businesses in communities across Ontario at Queen’s Park. This information will be used by our Chamber's Finance & Taxation Committee to create our Provincial Pre-Budget Submission. 

Please complete this survey by October 28, 2009 at 5:00 pm.

Thank you for taking the time to share your insight with us.  

Click Here to access survey.

 

From the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

OUR FUTURE PROSPERITY DEPENDS ON ENERGY STRATEGY

   

  

   

              

In a report released on October 4, 2009, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce has invited energy-industry leaders, energy users and governments of all orders to come together to develop a Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy, one that will ensure Canada has access to a stable, secure and flexible supply of affordable energy now and in the future.

The report, entitled: Powering up Canadian prosperity looks at the fundamental principles the Canadian Chamber believes must guide a Canadian Sustainable Energy Strategy to enable our prosperity while protecting our environment:

 

The report can be viewed here.

 

 

Thursday, October 22, 2009

 BRIDGES TO BETTER BUSINESS SEMINAR

         

 

Small Business Centre presents: Bridges to Better Business Seminar in recognition of Small Business Week. 

 

Keynote Speaker: 

Honourable Sandra Pupatello, MPP Windsor-West & Minister of Economic Development & Trade. 

 

Location: Caesars Windsor - Augustus Tower - room I

Registration: $25

Registration & Payment by 

Friday, October 16, 2009

 

Click Here for more information 

 

Click Here for a registration form

Click Here for the information flyer

 

 

LUMP SUM BENEFIT MEANS TANGIBLE HELP

 

 FOR CRITICALLY ILL EMPLOYEES
 
 
 
Critical Illness coverage is a popular benefit under the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, even though it’s one of the newest options under the program. Why? Because it’s a benefit that makes sense!

The Critical Illness (CI) benefit pays a lump sum to employees facing an initial diagnosis of one of thirteen serious conditions. The benefit is payable the first time an individual is diagnosed with a serious condition.

An unexpected illness can have a wide range of financial implications, many unexpected. With the CI benefit, there are no restrictions on how the individual uses the money.

That gives the employee complete discretion as to its use, but common applications include home modifications, expenses like child care, house keeping or medical-related travel, or a buffer for future costs. The benefit payment can provide financial breathing space, taking the pressure off someone already dealing with a serious medical condition.

If you’re looking for a meaningful benefit to add to your Chambers Plan coverage, this is the one. It steps up to the plate with tangible help, without restrictions, when employees really need it!

For more information, contact your Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance agent or if you’re still looking for group benefits for your business, contact Dave Seeley, 519-252-0303 or Click Here. 

 

 

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