Business Briefs September/October

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”

email adsales@windsoressexchamber.org

Dr. Janice Forsyth, Acting President & CEO jforsyth@windsoressexchamber.org

ext. 222

The WERCC may choose to generate revenue from many discount programs and services being provided.

Concetta DiCesare-Cafueri, Finance & Office Administrator cdicesarecafueri@windsoressexchamber.org

ext. 227

2575 Ouellette Place, Windsor, ON N8X 1L9

Sherri Gowman, Director of Sales & Marketing sgowman@windsoressexchamber.org

ext. 223

bmalmberg@windsoressexchamber.org

ext. 231

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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Email info@windsoressexchamber.org Website www.windsoressexchamber.org

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

PROMOTE

LEAD

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

photo credit: Nathan Hackett

DISCOVER ABILITY NETWORK KEY MESSAGING

PORTAL GUIDELINES

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JUNE - JULY 2018

Meet Your New Fellow Members

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OTHER MEMBERS

KNOW SOMEONE INTERESTED IN JOINING THE CHAMBER?

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/.

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HOME & AUTO INSURANCE

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PAYMENT PROCESSING SAVINGS WITH FIRST DATA MERCHANT SERVICES

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