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December 2004
Vol. 35, No. 11
RON MATYSEK AND SAAD JASIM
RECEIVE FIRST CHAIRMAN’S AWARD
Two Chamber
Vo l u n t e e r s
w e r e
recognized for
t h e i r
outstanding
contributions
to the Windsor
&
District
Chamber
of
Saad Jasim, Don Marsh, Ron
Commerce at
Matysek
the Chamber’s
128th Annual General meeting on November 7, 2004.
Don Marsh, the Chair of the Board for the Chamber
introduced Ron Matysek from the Bank of Montreal
and Saad Jasim from the Windsor Utilities
Commission to the audience and gave each a plaque of
appreciation from the Chamber, recognizing their
exceptional efforts to support the Chamber and the
Community.
“It has been my concept to initiate a ‘Chairman’s
Award’ to acknowledge the volunteer and leadership
efforts of certain individuals who have gone above and
beyond in their support of our Chamber and our
Community. We are indeed fortunate to have two such
individuals here today” said Don Marsh.
Ron Matysek was instrumental in the vision of the
Business Excellence Awards Program years ago. He
has also been the driving force on other Committees
such as Roseland Rotary Club and Windsor Regional
Hospital Long-Term Care Committee.
At the Chamber, Ron has demonstrated his
unquestionable leadership abilities to both the
Business Excellence Awards Committee and the Small
Business Committee, where he held the position of
Vice-Chairman and Chairman.
Dr. Saad Jasim was involved in many environmental
committees and just this past September, hosted the
2004 – Pan American, International Ozone
Association Group Conference in Windsor. Saad won
the 1998 Professional of the Year award from our
Chamber of Commerce, and continues to be involved
with the Chamber.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2004
Your Chamber is made up of a wide range of diverse organizations. We present an annual calendar of events that aims to meet
the needs of all our members consisting of trade shows, seminars, workshops, luncheons, breakfast meetings, and galas. Mark
your calendars with the dates listed below then watch your monthly Chamber mailing for the event registration flyers! Now you
can register for events online at www.windsorchamber.org.
Friday, December 10, 2004
Your Company’s Holiday
Dinner/Dance Gala
Ciociaro Club (Cocktails and a Social
Mixer at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30
p.m.)
Great Sponsorship Opportunities are
still available! Designed to meet the
needs of small business. Multiple
Businesses Gather for ONE BIG
PARTY! Cost: $60 per person (plus
GST). Table of 10, $600 (plus GST).
To
register
visit
www.windsorchamber.org or call
Gloria Fiacco at 966-3696 ext. 21.
Friday, February 11, 2005
You Don’t Want To Miss The Event
Of The Year!!! 15th Annual Business
Excellence Awards Gala
Cleary International Centre (Theatre
Presentation at 7:00 p.m. Afterglow at
8:30 p.m.) Don’t miss the business
event of the year! Come meet this
year’s award recipients at the Cleary
International Centre. Cost: $100 (Plus
GST).
Thursday, February 24, 2005
After Business
The Honest Lawyer (5:00 p.m. - 7:00
p.m.)
Sponsored by: the Honest Lawyer
Restaurant
Mark this date in your 2005 calendar.
Cost: $15.00 members/ $20.00 nonmembers.
For more information or a complete
calendar of our 2004 events, please
contact the Chamber at 966-3696.
LEADING THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN CREATING REGIONAL ECONOMIC PROSPERITY
Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
DECEMBER 2004
“Business Briefs” is the monthly publication of the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce.
Views expressed in Business Briefs are those of contributors and individual members and
are not necessarily endorsed by or are policy of the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce.
OUR MISSION
“Leading the business community for creating regional economic prosperity.”
The Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
2575 Ouellette Place, Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L9
Tel: (519) 966-3696 Fax: (519) 966-0603
Website: www.windsorchamber.org Email: [email protected]
2004-2005 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Donald Marsh, Collins Barrow Windsor LLP, (Chair of the Board)
Jennifer Jones, Media Street Communications Inc.
Gina Leslie, Windsor Casino Ltd., (Chair Elect)
Ed Kanters, Accucaps Industries Ltd.
Peter Hrastovec, Raphael Partners, Baristers and Solicitors (Treasurer)
Frank Moceri, Windsor Waste Management Inc.
Michael Robinson, Blonde & Little Insurance Ltd., (Past Chair)
Alfie Morgan, University of Windsor - retired
Guy DiPonio, Valiant Corporation, (Vice Chair)
Ross Paul, University of Windsor
Shakti Wadehra, DaimlerCrysler Canada Inc. – retired (Vice Chair)
Taras Rohatyn, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board
Lindsay Boyd, Union Gas Ltd.
Kim Teron, Windsor Casino Ltd.
James Drummond, Golder Associates Ltd.
Kirk Walstedt, Walstedt Renick, Municipal & Environmental Lawyers
Peter Edmonson, Peter B. Edmonson Enterprises, Canadian Tire Store
Sue Zanin, Greater Essex County School Board - retired (Chair, ATHENA Committee)
Gary Hillier, Ambassador Brokerage Ltd.
Linda Smith, Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce, (President/Staff)
Paul Innes, K-Scrap Resources Ltd.
STAFF
Linda Smith
John Thrasher
Igor Siljanoski
Lois Booth
President
Director of Sales
Manager, Policy & Communications
Administrative Assistant to President
ext. 22
ext. 23
ext. 28
ext. 29
Gloria Fiacco
Kathie Stevens
Crystal Van Aspert
Carol Truong
Event Coordinator (Interim)
Event Coordinator
Finance & Office Coordinator
Membership Care Specialist
ext. 21
ext. 31
ext. 27
ext. 30
EDITOR:
Igor Siljanoski (519) 966-3696 ext. 28
Email: [email protected]
ADVERTISING INFORMATION:
Bill Black (519) 966-3696 ext.35
[email protected]
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
"Spanky"
The Capitol's 9th Annual Celebrity Benefit Roast
Starring Minister of Energy, The Hon. Dwight Duncan
Wed. March 2, 2005
"Truth or Dare"
"Mischief Loves Company" Featuring the "Little Rascals"
Join Spanky and Our Gang for what promises to
be the most outrageously fun event of the year!
At the Caboto Club.
For info, and sponsor or reserve tables please call Doye de Lauw at the Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre (519) 253-8065
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DECEMBER 2004
Happy
Holidays
The Staff of the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce
wish you and your families a very happy, safe holiday season
and much prosperity in the New Year.
HOLIDAY HOURS
The office of the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce will be:
OPEN from 9:00 a.m. – Noon on Friday, December 24th, 2004.
CLOSED on Monday, December 27th and Tuesday, December 28th, 2004.
OPEN from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 29th, 2004.
OPEN from 9:00 a.m. – Noon on Thursday, December 30th, 2004.
CLOSED on Friday, December 31st, 2004.
DECEMBER 2004
CHAMBER
SPEAKS ON
REGIONAL
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
Essex, Ontario – On November 10, 2004
the Chamber urged all municipal
governments in the region to make
Economic Development a top priority,
coincident with resolving the Border
situation. Don Marsh, Chair of the Board
for the Chamber spoke to the joint
meeting of the City of Windsor and
County of Essex Councils on behalf of the
Chamber, stressing the importance of a
regional approach to solving this
emerging issue that transcends municipal
boundaries.
“Recognizing that economic factors have
reshaped the market place, our Chamber
has long identified the need to address the
Economic Development model much
more vigorously, to create conditions for a
new regional Economic Development
structure and to open the process for the
business community to have its rightful
place in enhancing the process,” said
Marsh.
The Chamber’s message on Economic
Development was well received by the
municipal dignitaries. There was
recognition of the importance of engaging
the business community when it comes to
attracting new investments to the region.
The Chamber sees the role of the business
community as a fair and honest broker for
the process.
“There is an important role in the
Economic Development area that our
Business Community would be glad to
embrace.” Marsh said in conclusion, “it is
a leadership assist role, with responsibility
to bring new investment to our region. A
new, focused and reinvigorated Economic
Development establishment led by a
business driven Board of Directors could
be the right incentive for the Business
Community to take this active role.”
To obtain a copy of the Chamber’s
Presentation on Economic Development
call Igor Siljanoski at 966-3696 ext.28 or
visit
our
website
at
www.windsorchamber.org.
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ONTARIO CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Canadians Deserve a Tax Break - Canadian Chamber
Substantial tax relief could be offered
by the federal government if it
limited annual spending increases,
further paid down the debt and
became more efficient in delivering
public services, today stated the
Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
The statement was made by the
Canadian Chamber in its pre-budget
submission to the House of
Commons Standing Committee on
Finance. To obtain the submission
visit:
http://chamber.ca/cmslib/general/P
reBudget041103.pdf
“There is no question that the federal
government has made progress on the
fiscal front in recent years, but it
cannot be complacent in the face of
global competition for attracting
investment, skilled employees and
businesses,” said Michael Murphy,
Senior
Vice-President,
Policy,
Canadian Chamber of Commerce
The Canadian Chamber told the
Committee that families earning
between $25,000 and $35,000
annually need an income tax break
because many of the public transfers
they receive, such as child tax
benefits, are clawed back as income
rises. Easing the burden of personal
taxes is the Canadian Chamber’s top
priority for Budget 2005.
As well, the Canadian Chamber
called for a lower corporate tax rates
to put Canada in an even stronger
position to attract businesses. It noted
that even after the significant
reductions in the general corporate
income tax rate in the past several
years, Canada’s effective tax rates on
capital (which incorporate income
tax, capital tax, sales taxes on capital
components
and
depreciation
allowances) are well above those in
the United States and many other
countries.
For a full article visit:
http://www.chamber.ca/article.asp
?id=3392.
CANADIAN CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
Acting on Key OCC Recommendations the Minister of Finance
Delivers Fall Economic Statement
Acting
on
Key
OCC
Recommendations the Minister of
Finance Delivers Fall Economic
Statement
On November 4, 2004, The
Honourable Greg Sorbara, MPP,
Minister of Finance, delivered his
government’s
first
economic
statement since the May Budget. All
background materials can be found on
the
MOF
website
at
http://www.gov.on.ca/FIN/english/n
eweng.htm.
The Minister referenced the TD
Financial Group Report, Ontario: The
Land of Opportunity, - a report that
was prepared specifically for last
month’s Ontario Economic Summit.
The complete report can be found at
http://www.td.com/economics/speci
al/ont04.pdf.
Specifically,
the
Minister remarked that the Report
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states that the Ontario economy could
be doing better and that the
Government of Ontario agrees.
He spoke about several different
issues, but the Ontario Chamber of
Commerce was pleased to hear about
three specific initiatives the Minister
addressed:
1. Labour Market Development
2. Northern Ontario Grow
Bonds
3. Single
Corporate
Tax
Collection
System
First, the Minister stated in his
remarks to the Legislature that “the
Ontario and federal governments will
soon announce agreements on labour
market services and immigration.”
Secondly, as part of the government’s
Northern Ontario Prosperity Plan, the
Minister remarked that a Northern
Ontario Grow Bonds pilot project has
been initiated.
Lastly,
the
Chamber
has
recommended to the Minister of
Finance and to the Premier, that the
Province should consider working
with the federal government to
streamline corporate tax collection.
Business celebrated a victory on
November 4, as the Premier
announced plans to merge the federal
and provincial tax collection and
audit systems. The Minister reiterated
this commitment in his speech to the
Legislature.
For more information on the OCC’s
Tax Package Strategy please see the
below article, or visit the OCC
website at www.occ.on.ca.
DECEMBER 2004
2003-2004 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
SATISFACTION SURVEY RESULTS
Kim Teron, Chair
In May, the Membership Services and
Development Committee completed its
annual spring survey of our members. Your
feedback each year helps us to improve the
Chamber and its benefits. Overall,
respondents are happy with the Chamber
activities, but we noted that a number of
respondents are not aware of all of the
benefits available through the Chamber,
such as the Affinity Programs. As a result of
your feedback, your Chamber’s Membership
Committee is committed to improving the
communications of these programs.
Watch for more information on the Affinity
Programs throughout the next year.
Kim Teron,
Chair,
Membership
Development Committee
Services
and
WILL MANDATORY RETIREMENT
PROVISIONS BE RETIRED?
C u r r e n t l y,
workplaces in
Ontario are
allowed
to
h a v e
provisions
that require
employees to
retire at age
65 or older.
Stephen C. Roberts
The Ontario
H u m a n
Rights Code (O.H.R.C.) prohibits
discrimination in employment on the
basis of “age” but ”age” is defined to
mean 18 years and older but less than
65. Therefore, employees who are
forced to retire at age 65 do not have
the right to complain that they are
being discriminated against. Recently
the Minister of Labour, Christopher
Bentley, announced that the Ontario
Government is “committed to ending
mandatory retirement and giving
Ontario workers the right to choose
when they want to retire.” The
Minister released a consultation paper
entitled: “Providing Choice: A
DECEMBER 2004
Consultation Paper on Ending
Mandatory Retirement” which can be
found on the Ministry’s web site:
www.gov.on.ca/LAB/english/T.
In addition, public consultations are
being held this fall to get further input
on this issue. During these
consultations the Government is
hoping to receive comments on issues
such as Economic Impacts, Labour
Market Issues, Employment Issues
and Pensions and Benefits.
Allowing workers to have the right to
choose when they retire will have a
significant impact on employers. For
example, the Workplace Safety and
Insurance Act provides that loss of
earning (L.O.E.) benefits cease at age
65 and an employer’s re-employment
obligations also cease at age 65.
These provisions would then be
discriminatory pursuant to the
O.H.R.C. and would need to be
changed.
Therefore, workers L.O.E benefits
and an employer’s re-employment
obligations would potentially continue
beyond age 65. Similar age limiting
provision in collective agreements,
pension and benefit plans could also
be found to be discriminatory.
Employers would be faced with the
additional costs of funding the
workplace insurance system and
pension and benefit plans to ensure
workers benefits and employment
rights beyond age 65. In addition,
employers would have continuing
accommodation obligations for
workers who were over 65 which
could also have significant cost
consequences.
Stephen C. Roberts of Roberts
Employment
Law
represents
employers only on Workplace Safety
and Insurance and other employment
related matters.
He has been
Certified by the Law Society as a
Specialist in Workplace Safety and
Insurance Law and sits on the
Government Relations Committee of
the Chamber. He can be reached at
[email protected].
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AFTER BUSINESS 29 PARK...
WHAT A SPOOK-TACULAR NIGHT!
The After Business Tradeshow and Halloween Social which took place on October 28th at 29 Park – Windsor’s
Premier Nightclub brought over 200 business representatives mixing and mingling in a festive Halloween atmosphere.
On-site catering provided by Aroma Catering by Spago included hors d’oeurves that were definitely pleasing to the
palate. Special thanks to Mario Salinitri, co-owner of Spago for sponsoring the food for this event. Spago also donated
the portion given to them by the Chamber to the Hospice of Windsor and the Cancer Foundation as part of their
commitment and dedication to their “Partnership for Life” program. Thank you to the Spago Family of Restaurants for
always supporting our community and always extending a giving hand in supporting a good cause!
For more information on our next After Business visit www.windsorchamber.org or contact Kathie at 966-3696 extension
31.
Event sponsors: (from left to right) Mario Salinitri from
Spago with Mike & Henry Sassine from 29 Park
Vicky Manierak, Red Rose & Dr. Saad Jasim, Windsor
Utilities Commission enjoying an after five mixer!
Meeting new contacts and building relationships…
that’s what the After Business is all about!
Bradford Taylor, C.G.A. says…
“It’s almost TAX TIME!!”
Mm.. Mm.. good! Fresh Food On-site
by Aroma Catering by SpagoEnterprise Rent-A-Car.
Brian Rohaly & Georgina Hunt from
Newest members of our Network Navigators Committee!
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DECEMBER 2004
4TH ANNUAL BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
NOMINEES RECEPTION
Dr. Ross Paul, President, University of Windsor, was the host of the 4th Annual Nominees Reception at the Art Gallery
of Windsor with over 100 attendees. The reception highlighted all nominees, nominators, event sponsors and the Board
of Directors. On behalf of the Windsor & District Chamber of Commerce, we extend our gratitude to Dr. Ross Paul for
hosting the reception.
2004 Judging Panel- From Left Peter Hrastovec, Leo
Deluca, Giselle Sullens & Ted Farron. Missing from the
photo, Shatiki Waderha & Ed Bernard.
BEA Committee 2004/2005- Pictured in the front row
from left, Elizabeth Craig, Heather Mazzotta (Chair-BEA
Committee), Kathie Stevens –Staff Liaison .
Back Row from Left -Doug Lepain, Judi Beswick ,
Richard Chan and Gordon Moore. Missing from the
photo, Lois Baker, Shelby Rohrer, Jennnifer Jones,
Lindsay Boyd & Gloria Fiacco.
“It is an Honour to be Nominated”- Pictured from left,
Brenda Solly and Dr. Alfie Morgan.
“Celebrating Business”-In the photo, from left, Mike
Robinson,Vince Dragovic, Anne Waters, Doug Lepain,
Pam Gignac & Ted Farron.
DECEMBER 2004
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WINDSOR DISTRICT CHAMBER LAUNCHES
SMALL BUSINESS WEEK, 2004
The Chamber took the lead to start Small Business Week
on October 15. A special luncheon was held at the Caboto
club to honor small business owners. A panel of
distinguished speakers was put together comprising four
previous winners of the Entrepreneur of the Year Award,
namely, Ms. Ann Waters (Anne’s on the Avenue), Mr. Don
Larkin (Windsor Collection Service of Windsor), Mr. Chris
Ryan (Patrick O’Ryan’s), and Mr. Leo Deluca (Koolini’s).
The topic that the panel addressed was “Tips for
Succeeding in Running Your Business”. The talks of the
speakers were well-received by the audience for they truly
represented considerable wisdom and good business
acumen; pure gold. To save space, only one point from
each panelist will be outlined below:
• Ann Waters advised small business owners to
constantly reinvent themselves.
This is very
appropriate in today’s rapidly changing world. It is not
wise to stick to what worked yesterday because it will
be obsolete tomorrow.
• Don Larkin emphasized that to succeed in a business,
an owner must know the basics of the business: how
to serve customers well, how to buy cheaper, how to
control cost, and how to make money in this line of
business.
• Chris Ryan stressed that you don’t have to reinvent the
wheel in order to succeed. Study successful
businesses in different lines and different cities, adapt
them and apply them to your business.
• Leo Deluca strongly recommended that a key to
success is to have a good business plan always.
Sticking to your business plan is important, but it is
also essential that you make the plan a living document
by adjusting it to accommodate surprises.
All in all, it was a very rich and rewarding event.
Encouraged by this success, the Chamber is thinking about
repeating this format periodically in order to pass on best
practices from successful entrepreneurs to others who can
benefit from them.
CANADIAN BLOOD SERVICES
RECOGNIZES THE CHAMBER
Ottawa, Ontario – On November 8, 2004 the Canadian
Blood services recognized the Windsor & District
Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contribution to the
country’s blood supply. Shakti Wadehra, long time member
of the Board of Directors for the Chamber, received the
award on behalf of the Chamber at a national celebration.
The Chamber has supported Canadian Blood Services for
many years as part of its annual Challenge Cup games.
Shakti Wadehra receives award on behalf of the Chamber
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Year-round, Canadian Blood Services receives many units
of blood thanks to the Challenge Cup, particularly during
summer months leading up to the final Challenge Cup
Games day in September. In 2004 alone, over 10,000
donors attended clinics to donate blood and accumulate
points.
DECEMBER 2004
GOOD MORNING WINDSOR-ESSEX!!!
Yet another successful breakfast meeting bringing out a
record number of 85 Chamber members gearing up for the
business day. Special thanks to Applebee’s Restaurant
and Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets who were the
host and sponsor for this October 26, 2004 event. Register
now for the next Good Morning Windsor-Essex being held
on January 25, 2005. Contact Carol Truong at 966-3696
extension 30.
STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP…
Member Renewals for the Month of October 2004
Acklands Grainger Inc.
Advantage Engineering
Air America Logistics
Argood Inc.
BDO Dunwoody LLP Chartered
Accountants and Consultants
Billiards Plus
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Canadian Tire - David Morrison
Enterprises Ltd.
CKSY-FM, CFCO-AM/FM, CKUEFM
Club Alouette
Coco Group of Companies
Cogeco / Rogers T.V. Listings
Advertising
Coldwell Banker Crampsie Realty
Columbus Center of South Windsor
Inc.
ComputerEase
Concrete Technology International,
Ontario
Coxon’s Service Limited
The Easter Seal Society
Essex Region Conservation Authority
FASTSIGNS
S. R. Fulford, Broker
Genumark Promotional Merchandise
Inc.
Great Lakes Energy Products Inc.
H.I.A. Harmony In Action Windsor
Hebert Studio Limited
Jacobs Farm Equipment Ltd.
Jagger Hims Limited, Environment
DECEMBER 2004
Consulting Engineers
Johnson Controls
King Car Care
Klein, Winbaum & Frank
Lindham Industries Limited
Maidstone Machine Repair Ltd.
MC Business Solutions - Windsor
Palazzi Bros. Carpet & Tile Ltd.
Perciballi Pools & Spas
Popp Parete Russo LLP Chartered
Accountants
QNT Software Development Inc.
Re/Max Capital Inc.
Samsonite Company Store
Savvy Boutique Inc.
Silver Stitch Embroidery Inc.
Superior Propane
Syles Mechanical Services Ltd.
Synexus Design Group Inc.
Tax Marketing Consultants Inc.
TDS Automotive Canada
TekSavvy Solutions Inc.
Tools N’ Things Ltd.
Unique Flooring & Installations
(Windsor) Ltd.
Venture Labels
Volpatti Construction Inc.
VON Health Care Services WindsorEssex County Branch
Western Equipment Limited
Williams Food Equipment Co. (1988)
Ltd.
Windsor Asset Management GP Ltd.
Windsor Crossing Premium Outlets
Windsor Homes Coalition Inc.
Windsor River Pharmacy
Women’s Economic Forum
Words & Wisdom
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MEET YOUR NEW FELLOW MEMBERS
The... And More Store
Gift Shops
Chuck Pronger, Owner/Operator
2580 Jefferson Blvd.
Windsor, ON N8T 3W6
Phone: (519) 974-3403
Fax: (519) 974-7739
[email protected]
Bayshore Home Health
Home Health Services
Michael Thoms, Area Director
600 Tecumseh Rd. East Suite 139
Windsor, ON N8X 4X9
Phone: (519) 973-5411
Fax: (519) 973-6185
[email protected]
www.bayshore.ca
Blue Prints Dog Studio
Pet Services
Karen Jones, Owner
3143 Walker Road
Windsor, ON N8W 3R6
Phone: (519) 967-9336
[email protected]
www.dogshavefun.com
Boodles of Baskets
Gift Baskets
Cherylann Stachow, Owner
9705 Menard Street
Windsor, ON N8P 1G6
Phone: (519) 979-6668
Fax: (519) 979-6669
[email protected]
www.boodlesofbaskets.com
Choice Wireless of Canada
Cellular Phones & Accessories
Sam Maktabi, Sales Manager
2730 Howard Avenue Unit 2
Windsor, ON N8X 3X6
Phone: (519) 250-9700
Fax: (519) 250-8699
[email protected]
www.cwoc.ca
The Circuit for Men
Fitness Centres & Health Clubs
Laura Bryant, Owner
2825 Lauzon Pkwy.
Windsor, ON N8T 3H5
Phone: (519) 944-1473
Fax: (519) 944-9852
[email protected]
DirectBuy of Windsor
Wholesale - Buyer’s Club
Benjamin J. Canaran, General
Manager
2705 Kew Drive
Windsor, ON N8T 3B7
Phone: (519) 945-3200
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Fax: (519) 945-6736
www.directbuy.com
Fax: (519) 776-1354
[email protected]
Dirty Jerseys Sports Grill
Restaurants
Rob Miller, Owner
6675 Tecumseh Rd. East
Windsor, ON N8T 1E7
Phone: (519) 944-9990
Fax: (519) 944-7820
Journey Air Ltd.
Aircraft School
Istvan Deme, CFI
2800 Hayes Rd.
Windsor, ON N9A 6J3
Phone: (519) 969-3232
Fax: (519) 969-3205
journeyairltd. bellnet.ca
www.journeyair.com
Duarte & Lesperance Inc.
Workers Compensation
Consultant
Rod Lesperance, Disability
Specialist
1720 Howard Avenue Unit 153
Windsor, ON N8X 5A6
Phone: (519) 977-9742
Fax: (519) 977-8458
[email protected]
www.wewinwsib.com
Elias Fresh Express
Danny Elias, Owner
250 Tecumseh Rd.
Windsor, ON N8X 2R3
Phone: (519) 253-1010
Fax: (519) 256-1553
www.eliasfreshexpress.com
Funky Kidz
Clothing - Children’s
Misty Adams, Owner
13300 Tecumseh Rd. East
Tecumseh, ON N8N 4R8
Phone: (519) 739-9936
Fax: (519) 739-9936
[email protected]
The Giving Tree/The Giving
Tree Kids
Furniture & Accessories
Joan Charette, Owner
1719 Wyandotte St. East
Windsor, ON N8Y 1C9
Phone: (519) 252-8733
Fax: (519) 252-5551
[email protected]
Granite Concepts
Granite
Nanci Sbrocca, Manager
2679 Howard Avenue
Windsor, ON N8X 3X2
Phone: (519) 966-6463
Fax:(519) 966-7019
J G E Transport
Trucking & Transport Services
Dennis Knapp,
357 Maidstone Ave. East
Essex, ON N8M 2X1
Phone: (519) 776-6418
K M Travel
Travel Services
Keith Meloche, Operator
9516 Walker Rd.
McGregor, ON N0R 1J0
Phone: (519) 726-9696
Fax: (519) 726-9699
[email protected]
http://coastalvacationsnet.com/kmr
Mister Transmission
Automotive Transmissions
Brenda McLaughlin, VicePresident
766 Tecumseh Rd. East
Windsor, ON N8X 2S2
Phone: (519) 256-9377
Fax: (519) 256-2857
[email protected]
1 hr. FOTO LAB
Photographers
Ali Chaundry, Owner
2405 Dougall Avenue
Windsor, ON N8X 1T3
Phone: (519) 972-7227
Fax: (519) 972-0514
[email protected]
www.fotolab_ali.com
Organizing Solutions
Organizing Service
Kathy Vincent, Owner
740 Cousineau Rd.
Windsor, ON N9G 1V3
Phone: (519) 982-2713
Fax: (519) 969-5039
[email protected]
http://organizingsolutions.tripod.com
Redline Collectibles
Sports Memorabilia
Danny Elias, Owner
250 Tecumseh Rd. East
Windsor, ON N8X 2R3
Phone: (519) 254-2733
Fax: (519) 254-4360
www.redlinecollectibles.com
Royal Driving School
Driving Instruction
Wasa Mykal, Owner
321 Tecumseh Rd. East
Windsor, ON N8X 2R5
Phone: (519) 973-5533
Fax: (519) 973-5811
Standard Equipment Supply
Ltd.
Overhead Doors
Mark Rochemont, President
2055 Fasan Dr.
Oldcastle, ON N0R 1A0
Phone: (519) 737-7277
Fax: (519) 737-7253
[email protected]
www.sesdoors.com
Street Seen Media
Advertising - Transit
Tania Radu, Sales Rep.
48 Easton Rd.
Brantford, ON N3P 1J5
Phone: (519) 564-2296
Fax: (519) 733-9781
[email protected]
www.streetseenmedia.com
WorkVision Group Inc.
R & D Tax Credit Consultants
Ron Wingelaar,
Secretary/Treasurer
2367 Chilver Road
Windsor, ON N8W 2V6
Phone: (519) 257-3561
Fax: (519) 798-0427
[email protected]
Xtreme Motions
Sporting Goods & Equipment
William Helbich, Owner
999 Drouillard Rd.
Windsor, ON N8Y 2P6
Phone: (519) 254-0217
Fax: (519) 254-0693
[email protected]
www.xtrememotions.com
Youssef Hair Boutique Inc.
Beauty Salons
Youssef Gereige, President
436 Pelissier St.
Windsor, ON N9A 4K9
Phone: (519) 254-0079
Youssef Hair Boutique Inc.
Beauty Salons
Youssef Gereige, President
1040 Lesperance Rd.
Tecumseh, ON N8N 1W8
Phone: (519) 735-1244
DECEMBER 2004
MEMBERS, FIRMS IN THE NEWS
DECEMBER 2004
Metro Executive Class Catering’s
Choice Nutritional Food Service
Division has recently launched a new
Frozen Meal program in Windsor
available to the public. All the meals
are prepared fresh then frozen. Meals
come in a variety of Regular,
Diabetic, Vegetarian, and Gourmet
packages. They have no preservatives
and can stay in the freezer for up to 3
months!
Congratulations are extended to both
Jerry & Carl Glos of Glos
Engineering Ltd., and J. Glos
Architect Inc., for being the
recipients of The Clark Award from
the University of Windsor. This
annual
event
recognizes
the
outstanding personal service of
individuals who make significant
commitments in time and expertise by
serving on University Boards while
increasing the profile and reputation
of the University. The Award was
presented for the first time in 1994.
Congratulations to the Rosati Group
on its 35th anniversary this year. Based
at 6555 Malden Rd., Rosati is an
industrial, commercial contractor that
also designs and builds in Windsor
and Essex County. Established in
1969 by Vince and Olivia Rosati, the
company this year also moved up in
the annual ranking of Canada’s top
contractors to 50th position, from 65 in
2001. Co-owners Tony Rosati and
Brother Nick Rosati are also
celebrating their fifth anniversary at
the helm of the company.
Congratulations to Russell A. Farrow
Limited on the acquisition of CJ
Butcher Customs Broker, of Windsor,
Ontario. Rick Farrow, President and
CEO of Russell A. Farrow announced
the acquisition in September. Butcher
operations will be merged with those
of Russell A. Farrow Limited,
headquartered in Windsor. This
acquisition is the third by Russell A.
Farrow Limited in the past sixteen
DECEMBER 2004
months, following the acquisition of
Ameri-Can Custom Brokers, of
Amherst N.Y., and Alberta Custom
Brokers, of Edmonton, Alberta.
Congratulations to City of Windsor
Information Technology employees
for winning the prestigious industry
award for developing information
technology that supports accessible,
responsive government. As part of
Technology in Government (GTEC)
Week 2004, City of Windsor
Information Technology employees
have been presented with a Silver
Innovative E-Government within the
Municipalities Award.
Biz X Magazine celebrated its
seventh annual “Oscars” and handed
27 Awards as part of Biz X “Oscar”
Night. Since Biz X “Oscars” began in
1998, the Magazine has distributed
over 300 awards that honour
businesses/people for excellence in
their field.
Collins Barrow, EDC, and Bank of
Montreal sponsored an Information
Seminar titled “Making the Right
Decisions on the China factor.” The
speaker on this topic was Peter Theut
from Butzel Long in Detroit,
Michigan. The Seminar, which was
presented as a part of the 4th CAMM
Moldmakers Trade Fair in November,
dealt with the practical aspects of
doing business in China.
Goran Todorovic, the Political
Affairs Chairperson for the WindsorEssex County Real Estate Board,
was the representative for the
organization and among local
Realtors attending the annual Political
Affairs Seminar of the Ontario Real
Estate Association (OREA) held
October 26-28 in Toronto. The
Windsor-Essex County Real Estate
Board represents 905 real estate
professionals in the Windsor and
Essex County area.
Congratulations to Judith Veresuk
who is the new Executive Director of
the
City
Centre
Business
Association (CCBA). In her new
role, Ms. Veresuk will oversee the
daily operations of the CCBA team in
developing and marketing Downtown
Windsor, a community with over 700
businesses. Her official start date is
December 2, 2004.
Celebrating an anniversary or have some
exciting news to share with the
community?
E-mail your news to
[email protected]
or fax it to 519-966-0603.
“ CDI College graduates have solid skills and
professionalism–key for the workforce.”
– Barb McLeod, Department of National Defense
CDI College graduates over 200 students per month, with the latest skills in Business, Technology and Health Care.
Got a position to fill?
Hire a CDI grad today!
Contact an Employment Specialist for more information.
Call today at (519)
945-7300 • www.cdi.ca
875 Ouellette Avenue, 4th Floor • Windsor
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IN THE COMMUNITY
December 4
The Nutcracker, 2004
Get your tickets early! The holiday classic returns
to the Capitol Theatre stage as Ballet Jorgen
Canada presents Tchaikovsky’s traditional ballet
with imaginative choreo-graphy beautiful
costumes and stunning stage design. Local
ballerinas will be dancing in this production.
Hours: 7:00 pm (2pm Sun) Cost: $26. Venue:
Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre, Windsor. For
more information visit www.capitol.on.ca or call
519-253-7729.
December 4-5
Santa Claus is coming to Windsor Crossing
Visit Santa Claus at Windsor Crossing Premium
Outlets. Sparky’s Toy Drive Begins today from
11am-1pm. Visit Santa’s Shoe Box and bring a
toy or shoebox filled with basics for the needy
Hours: 12-4pm Cost: Free admission. Venue:
Santa’s Workshop at Windsor Crossing. For more
information visit www.Windsorcrossing.com or
call 972-7111.
December 10, 2004
Your Company’s Holiday Dinner/Dance Gala
Location: The Ciociaro Club (Cocktails and a
Social Mixer at 6:30 p.m. Dinner at 7:30 p.m.)
Great Sponsorship Opportunities are still
available! Designed to meet the needs of small
business. Multiple Businesses Gather for ONE
BIG PARTY! Cost: $60 per person (plus GST).
Table of 10, $600 (plus GST). To register visit
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www.windsorchamber.org or call Gloria Fiacco
at 966-3696 ext. 21.
December 10
The Cat’s Pajamas
The Purple Theatre Company presents a new
dinner theatre comedy ... Lindsey’s getting cold
feet about marriage to her long time fiancé – and
then her cat disappears, and a new, mysterious,
man enters her life all on the same day. The
connection will surprise you. Dinner 6:15 p.m.,
Show 8 p.m. Cost: $14-40 Venue: Mackenzie
Hall, Windsor. For more information visit
www.purpoletheatre.ca or call 255-7600.
December 16-18
A Christmas Survival Guide
Directed by Rick Farrer - A Christmas Survival
Guide is a hilarious look at the stresses of the
holiday season and tips for surviving even the
most trying circumstances while reminding
everyone of the true meaning of Christmas
Hours: 8:00 pm (2pm Sunday) Cost: $24 Venue:
Capitol Theatre & Arts Centre, Windsor.
If you have an upcoming events that we can
feature on our In The Community page, please
send us the event details for the next issues of the
Business Briefs no later than the 15th of every
month for the following month’s issue at
[email protected].
Friday, February 11, 2005
YOU DON’T WANT TO
MISS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!
15th ANNUAL BUSINESS
EXCELLENCE AWARDS GALA
Don’t miss the business event of the year! Come
meet this year’s award recipients at the Cleary
International Centre. Our Award Sponsors: Bank
of Montreal, Bell Canada, Cogeco Cable
Solutions, Dan Kane Oldsmobile Cadillac
Ltd., Deloitte & Touche, HSBC, Janisse &
Marcotte Funeral Home, KPMG, LLP,
McTague Law Firm, National Bank of
Canada, RBC– Royal Bank, St. Clair College,
The Windsor Star, University of Windsor,
Union Gas, Windsor Family Credit Union.
Program Sponsors: TV Cogeco, National Bank
of Canada, Deloitte & Touche LLP. Location:
Cleary International Centre Cost: $100 (Plus
GST). To register visit www.windsorchamber.org
or call Kathie Stevens at 966-3696 ext. 31.
Thursday, February 24, 2005
After Business
The Honest Lawyer (5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.)
Sponsored by: the Honest Lawyer Restaurant
Mark this date in your 2005 calendar.
Cost: $15.00 members/ $20.00 non-members.
DECEMBER 2004