SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER VOLUME 50 | No. 9-10 | BUSINESS BRIEFS
2018
Dr. Janice Forsyth Acting President and CEO
with Jason Ilijanic
Chair of the Board of Directors
Tech Show Discover Ability Marijuana in the Workplace
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TECH SHOW
OUR MISSION “Leading the business community for creating regional economic prosperity”
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Dr. Janice Forsyth, Acting President & CEO jforsyth@windsoressexchamber.org
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Concetta DiCesare-Cafueri, Finance & Office Administrator cdicesarecafueri@windsoressexchamber.org
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Sherri Gowman, Director of Sales & Marketing sgowman@windsoressexchamber.org
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Tel: 519-966-3696 Fax: 519-966-0603
Barbara Malmberg, Director of Events Marina Poljak, Assistant to the Director of Sales & Marketing mpoljak@windsoressexchamber.org
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Wendy Bretz, Communications Coordinator & Executive Assistant wbretz@windsoressexchamber.org
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Letter from the Chair
JASON ILIJANIC CHAIR
DR. JANICE FORSYTH ACTING PRESIDENT & CEO
2018-2019 Mr. Jason Ilijanic Chair** Director, Commercial Services WFCU Credit Union
Ms. Marie Campagna Director**
Ms. Mila Lucio Director** Chief Human Resources Officer Green Shield Canada
Mr. Scott Jenkins Vice Chair**
Executive Vice President Operations / CFO Hotel-Dieu Grace Healthcare
Director of Advertising Caesars Windsor
Ms. Maureen Lucas Treasurer**
Mr. Jeffrey MacKinnon Past Chair**
President Lucas Professional Search Group
Partner McTague Law Firm LLP
Ms. Beverly Becker Director
Ms. Sarah Dobbin Director
Mr. Carl Hooper, CPA, CA Director
Director, Local Marketing & Special Projects Windsor Star
Emerging Leaders Representative Director of Medical Division Aphria
Assurance and Advisory Partner Collins Barrow Windsor LLP
Ms. Ann-Marie Belanger Director / Non-Voting
Ms. Shelley Fellows Director
Chair – ATHENA Committee VP – Sales/Marketing Empire Communications Inc.
Mr. Sean Collier Director District Manager, Windsor/Essex – Chatham/Kent Union Gas
Dr. Alfie Morgan Director Emeritus / Non-Voting
Vice President, Operations Radix Inc.
Professor Emeritus of Business Administration University of Windsor
Mr. Romeo Girardi Director
Dr. Francine Schlosser Director
Executive Vice President Farrow
Professor, Odette School of Business Executive Director, EPI Centre University of Windsor
LD E h i p O G CL e r s CeIRm b M
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Chamber News Ontario Chamber Network Is Interested In Knowing How Bill 148 Has Impacted Your Business
Take Action and Join our Coalition to Keep Trade Free!
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In Our Community
Region's First Combination Virtual Reality Escape Room & Arcade
TIERED MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM CONNECT
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Tiered Membership Packages Include: Increased logo exposure and market visibility. Strategic Marketing and Customized Advertising Packages. Plus More! To learn more about becoming an industry leader contact Sherri Gowman, Director of Sales & Marketing sgowman@windsoressexchamber.org 519.966.3696 ext. 223 5 Âť windsoressexchamber.org
Events
GROW Your Business By Connecting
Being Informed
September After Business
Andy Warhol: Printed Food Matter Art Gallery of Windsor Thursday September 6 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
MRA Mobile Experiential Thursday September 20 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm October After Business University of Windsor Centre for Executive & Professional Education Thursday October 25 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm 19th Annual ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon Fogolar Furlan Friday, November 2 11:30 am – 1:30 pm December After Business 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Register Online www.windsorchamber.org 16th Annual Multiple Business Holiday Party Caesars Windsor Friday December 14 6:00 pm - Midnight
US Sales Tax Obligations Breakfast Register Online www.windsorchamber.org 2018 Mayoral Debate Fogolar Furlan Wednesday, October 10 11:30 am – 1:30 pm Tech Show 2018 St. Clair Centre for the Arts Tuesday October 30 8:00 am – Noon AGM Luncheon Register Online www.windsorchamber.org
29th Annual Business Excellence Awards
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Recognizing Excellence in our Business Community! It's time to Nominate Small, Medium, Large, Tourism and Hospitality, and New Businesses, Entrepreneurs, Pillars of the Community, Young Professionals, Business Professionals, as well as nominees for Athena and Innovation for the 2019 Business Excellence Awards! All nominees will be evaluated and the category winners will be announced on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at Caesars Windsor at the 2019 BEA's.
A must-attend sell-out event!
Nominate Online at www.windsorchamber.org NOMINATION DEADLINE – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2018 6 « windsoressexchamber.org
Chamber Announcements
A LASTING IMPACT – 23 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE After 23 years of exceptional performance at the WERCC, Marianne Burke, Director of Events accepted the position as Director, College Advancement at St. Clair College in May 2018. Marianne's career at the Chamber covered all departments including reception, membership and events. She developed positive business relationships with our members, sponsors, volunteers and other staff members. You will continue to see Marianne at Chamber events as a guest and she has committed to volunteer with the Chamber.
Marianne Burke FORMER DIRECTOR OF EVENTS
We congratulate Marianne on her new leadership role, and wish her continued success. If you would like to reach Marianne her email is: mburke@stclaircollege.ca
The Chamber Welcomes
Wendy Bretz
Wendy Bretz Executive Assistant and Communications Coordinator and Marina Poljak Assistant to the Director of Sales & Marketing
Marina Poljak
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Articles
MANAGING THE IMPACT OF MARIJUANA in the Workplace
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DISCOVER ABILITY NETWORK KEY MESSAGING
PORTAL GUIDELINES
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JUNE - JULY 2018
Meet Your New Fellow Members
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We are here to assist you with your membership!
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Stay Connected With Your Membership Abrik
Corvette Depot
Acenzia
Renewals Ramstar
Culmone Law Office
Howie & Partners LLP Chartered Accountants
Rose City Ford Sales Limited
Aerotek
Danbury Property Management
Investors Group
Simpson's Fence Ltd.
Ambassador Movers Ltd.
DS60 Roofing
Johnson Inc. Insurance
DXN Canada
Lacasse Printing Company Ltd.
Supreme Plumbing & Heating Inc.
Envy Boutique
Lighting Plus Wholesale
Tecumseh Cardiac Centre
Essex Region Conservation Authority
Manz Contracting Services Inc.
The Bloomin' Gardener
Express Employment Professionals
Manz Decorating Centre
The Bull & Barrel
E-Z-Y Way Self Storage Ltd.
Mercury Products Co.
The City Grill Event Centre
Flood Chiropractic P.C.
Montel Plastics Ltd.
Fogolar Furlan Windsor
Nova Tool & Mold Inc.
Foot Care Institute
Personnel By Elsie
Ford Essex Engine Plant
Pointe West Golf Club
Caesars Windsor
Ford Motor Company of Canada Limited
Polish Canadian Centre Association of Windsor
Connecting Windsor-Essex
G & G Jewellery & Coins
Pools by Angelo
Cooper's Hawk Vineyards Estate Winery
Galati Cheese Company Ltd.
Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP
Ghanam Consulting Inc.
Pupatello & Sons Ltd. General Contractors
Anderdon Machine Tool and Manufacturing Inc. Art of Illusion Atlas Tube Baymar Supply Ltd. Beach Grove Golf & Country Club Beckar Engineering Ltd. Bertoni Chairs & Things Inc. Bio Ped Windsor Bogar Truck Parts & Service Inc.
Corporate Sign Source Inc.
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Glen's Moving Ltd.
Stipic Weisman LLP
The G.O.A.T Tap and Eatery The Empyrean Group Inc The Travel Zone triOS College Triumph Tool Ltd. Walsh Legacy Law Firm Wildwood Golf & RV Resort Windsor Public Library WSP Canada Inc.
Spotlight On Our Members Gold Circle Event: CEO Roundtable Pillar
Gold Circle Event: CEO Roundtable with The Honourable Bill Morneau, P.C., M.P., Federal Minister of Finance
Members Only $avings Programs
As a member of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce, you have access to numerous resources designed to advance the success of your business and provide you with exclusive benefits. For complete information, visit us at www.windsoressexchamber.org/membership-savings/.
Employee and business owner HEALTH CARE BENEFITS with our: CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GROUP INSURANCE
HOME & AUTO INSURANCE
OFFICE SUPPLY PROGRAM
PAYMENT PROCESSING SAVINGS WITH FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES
UPS SERVICES!!
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