NOVEMBERDECEMBER 2011

WWW.WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

VOLUME 43 | no. 11 - 12 | BUSINESS BRIEFS

WELLNESS POLICY AS ABUSINESS INVESTMENT

ATHENA SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

IN THE COMMUNITY

SPOTLIGHT ON MEMBERS

You could

an

Apple iPad

See inside for details

ATHENA Award sponsor Tom Clark from KPMG and 2011 ATHENA Award recipient Maureen Lucas.

CONTENTS

COPYRIGHT BILLMAKES ITS WAYTHROUGH PARLIAMENT

REGAINING COMPETITIVENESS

7

4WELLNESSINCENTIVES

LOOKING FORA FEW GOODVOLUNTEERS

6UPCOMINGEVENTS

ATHENA EVENT

8-9NEW MEMBERS

STAYCONNECTED

10SPOTLIGHT ONOUR MEMBERS

11-12MEMBERS INTHE NEWS

IN THE COMMUNITY

2 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

OUR MISSION“Leading the business community for creating regional economic prosperity.”

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce2575 Ouellette Place, Windsor, Ontario N8X 1L9Tel: (519) 966-3696 Fax: (519) 966-0603Email: info@windsorchamber.orgWebsite: www.windsorchamber.org

WERCofC | VOLUME 43 | NO. 11 - 12 | NOVEMBER.DECEMBER 2011

JOIN US ONLINE

Join the official WERCofCFacebook page atfacebook.com/pages/Windsor-essex-regionaL-chamber-of-commerce/125412597496221

Follow the latest WERCofCnews and updates attwitter.com/Wercofc

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS, COMMENT ON OTHERS, PICTURES AND LINKS, GET IN ON THE DISCUSSION WITH OTHERWINDSOR-ESSEX REGIONAL CHAMBER FANS.

STAFFDon Marsh, Interim President dmarsh@windsorchamber.org ext. 22Lois Booth, Assistant to the President lbooth@windsorchamber.org ext. 29John Thrasher, Director of Sales jthrasher@windsorchamber.org ext. 23Igor Siljanoski, Policy Manager isiljanoski@windsorchamber.org ext. 28Marianne Burke, Event Manager mburke@windsorchamber.org ext. 21Crystal Van Aspert, Finance & Office Coordinator cvanaspert@windsorchamber.org ext. 27Lindsey Rivait, Communications Coordinator adsales@windsorchamber.org ext. 25Kerri Day, Membership Service Coordinator kday@windsorchamber.org ext. 30Barbara Malmberg, Event Coordinator bmalmberg@windsorchamber.org ext. 31Nahidah Malik, Reception reception@windsorchamber.org ext. 0

ADVERTISING SALES The WERCofC may choose to generate email: adsales@windsorchamber.org. drevenue from many discount programs and services being provided.

JENNIFERJONESCHAIR OF THE BOARD

WELCOME

WELCOMELETTER FROM THE PRESIDENTAND CHAIR OF THE BOARD

3 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce has supported a study examining feasibility of a high speed rail project on the Windsor-Quebec City transportation corridor. The Chamber welcomed recommendations for improvements of the rail infrastructure on the corridor and has put forward recommendations that would make these important transportation infrastructure projects possible. The latest High Speed Rail (HSR) feasibility study report was funded by the federal government and sponsored by the Provinces of Ontario and Quebec. We wanted to include this letter addressing concerns about the study, which was sent to the federal Minister of Transport, the Honourable Denis Lebel, to show the depth and scope of what our policy committees are doing.

“Dear Minister Lebel:

The Transportation Committee of the Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce recently reviewed and discussed the report “Updated Feasibility Study of a High Speed Rail Service in the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor,” which was made available on the web site of High Speed Rail Canada. With regard to that study, we wish to make three suggestions.

The first suggestion is that you release the report without any further delay. The debate over high speed rail in Canada has for too long been put on hold in anticipation of this report. Now that the contents of the report have been made public we believe it is time to let that debate begin.

Our second suggestion is that a significant revision of the economic analysis in the report be undertaken to incorporate the effects of cross-border passenger rail service. The current study’s terms of reference limit it to analysis of service among domestic origins and destinations. This is an unreasonable restriction given the strength of connections in the Quebec – Windsor corridor with destinations in the United States. Specifically, the Obama administration has committed substantial funds to upgrade tracks in anticipation of high-speed rail service between Chicago and Detroit.

A connection using the existing rail assets between Windsor and Detroit could open a rapid passenger rail link between Toronto and Chicago, significantly enhancing ridership on the Toronto-Windsor segment of the Canadian system. The Committee is heartened by a recent letter from Amtrak to the Director of Transportation to the State of Michigan pointing out that the completion of the new freight tunnel between Windsor and Detroit provides “a key component in establishing new cross border passenger rail service.” This type of information should be incorporated in any future study and/or analysis of passenger rail whether it be high speed rail on new infrastructure or higher speed rail which uses existing track and rolling stock.

DONMARSHINTERIM PRESIDENT

Our final suggestion is that the planning process for enhanced passenger rail in Canada not be limited to the diesel and electric high-speed options considered in the report. Other diesel options with somewhat lower maximum speeds should also be considered. These higher-speed rail options can significantly reduce intercity travel times with much lower cost, especially in terms of capital expenditures on corridor improvements. They also provide the potential to improve service to a large number of medium sized communities that could not be economically served by the highest speed options.

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce stands ready to participate actively in the effort to enhance and modernize passenger rail service in Canada. We urge you to make this a priority in the Government of Canada’s transportation agenda.”

Ms. Jennifer JonesChair PresidentC Media Street ProductionsMr. Jim DrummondPast ChairSenior Environmental Specialist Retired Golder Associates Ltd.Dr. Bill AndersonDirector ChairTransportation Policy CommitteeProfessor, Political ScienceUniversity of WindsorMr. Marty BeneteauDirector Publisher and Editor-in-ChiefThe Windsor StarMs. Pamela BreaultDirector ChairMembership Services CommitteeTechnical Marketing ManagerMTE Controls/Con-Syst-Int Group Ms. Carolyn BrownDirectorVice President, AdministrationDetroit-Windsor Tunnel LLCMr. Dean ClevettDirector ManagerTechnical Engineering Services Canada Mr. Paolo CollavinoDirector PresidentPCR ContractorsMr. Adam DavisDirector PresidentNext Dimensions IncMr. Mark Egbedeyi-EmmanuelDirector ChairEnvironment & Energy CommitteeDistrict Manager Windsor/ChathamUnion Gas Ltd, Windsor.Dr. Janice ForsythDirector President Foresight Management Consulting Mr. Jason IlijanicDirector ChairFinance & Taxation CommitteeRelationship ManagerTD Commercial Banking Southwestern Ontario Region

Mr. Kevin LaforetDirector President and CEOCaesars Windsor Mr. Jeffrey MacKinnonDirectorPartnerMcTague Law Firm LLPMr. Matt MarchandDirectorm ChairGovernment Relations CommitteeDirector of Government AffairsContinental Rail GatewayMr. Stephen MattisDirectorVice PresidentCommercial Banking RBC Business Banking CentreMr. Ed MilesChair-ElectTax PartnerMiles & Co. Chartered Accountants Mr. Gordon MooreTreasurerPresidentMoore Consulting Corp.Mr. David MusyiDirectorPresident and CEOWindsor Regional Hospital Ann-Marie AthavaleNon-Voting Chair-ATHENA CommitteeVP - Sales/MarketingEmpire Communications Inc. Dr. Alfie MorganDirector EmeritusProfessor Emeritus of Business Administration University of Windsor

WINDSOR-ESSEX REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE2011-2012 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WELLNESS.VOLUNTEER

WELLNESS INCENTIVESGO FOR HEALTH WINDSOR-ESSEX

4 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

The workplace has a large impact on our health since one in four adults work 50 hours per week or more (Higgs, Duxbury & Lyons, 2008). Workplace Wellness Programs are a positive way to improve the health of working individuals and decrease health costs to the employer. Incentives are an important part of successful Workplace Wellness Programs.

What is an incentive?An incentive is a reward that encourages a specific action or behaviour. A free helmet for participating in a ride to work bicycle program or a day off with pay for taking part in a health screening event are examples of incentives.

Types of incentives (tangible or intangible) There are two main types of incentives known as tangible and intangible. Tangible incentives are material rewards or prizes that a person receives. In comparison, intangible incentives are moral or personal rewards that an individual receives. Some examples of tangible and intangible incentives are given in the table below.

BENEFITS OF INCENTIVES FOR EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

There are many employer and employee benefits to using incentives in Workplace Wellness Programs. Incentives:

Incentives are a great way to encourage employees to take part in Workplace Wellness Programs. Taking advantage of incentives and using them as part of your Workplace Wellness Programs can help improve employee health and save the company money. No matter how big or small your wellness program is, you can make incentives an important part of it.

almost 50% of workplaces use incentives to encourage employee participation in their Workplace Wellness programs (seaverson, grossmeier, miller & anderson, 2009)

in a review of existing workplace tobacco cessation programs, the use of incentives increased employee participation by 21.8% (cahill & perera, 2009)

Windsor-Essex County Health Unit (WECHU), Go For Health Windsor-Essex and our community partners are working together with business leaders in the community to help improve the health of everyone around us. Contact WECHU at (519) 258-2146 ext. 3100, or online at www.wechealthunit.org/workplace-health or www.goforhealth.ca for more information on the Working Toward Wellness workplace wellness program. With workplace wellness policies we can create a healthier Windsor-Essex County.

PRAISE FROM A MANAgER

COMPLIMENT AT A COMPANy EVENT

RECOgNITION FROM OThER EMPLOyEES

IMPROVED hEALTh OF PARTICIPANT

EXAMPLES

TANGIBLE INCENTIVES

INTANGIBLE INCENTIVES

PAID TIME OFF

gIFT CARDS

T-ShIRTS

BICyCLES

KEY REFERENCESCahill, K., & Perera, R. (2009). Competitions and incentives for smoking cessation (review). The Cochrane Collaboration, (3), 1-36. Retrieved March 5, 2010 from http://www.thecochranelibrary.com

Chapman, L.S., Whitehead, D., & Connors, M.C. (2008). The Changing role of incentives in health promotion and wellness. American Journal of Health Promotion, 23 (1), 1-11. Retrieved March 4, 2010 from http://www.healthpromotionjournal.com

Seaverson, E.L., Grossmeier, J., Miller, T.M., & Ander-son, D.R. (2009). The Role of incentive design, incen-tive value, communications strategy, and worksite culture on health risk assessment participation. The Science of Health Promotion, 23(5), 343-352. Retrieved March 4, 2010 fromhttp://www.healthpromotionjournal.com

Kruger, J., Yore, M.M, Bauer, D.R., & Kohl, H.W. (2007). Selected barriers and incentives for worksite health promotion services and policies. The Science of Health Promotion, 21(5), 439-447. Retrieved March 4, 2010 from http://www.healthpromotionjournal.com

Are fun and boost morale of the participants and the workplaces. Can be free or low cost for employers, therefore lower benefit costs and save the company money.

Increase participation in wellnessprograms. Engage employees and employers in the healthy behaviour.

Motivate employees to take action to improve their health. Create excitement in wellness programs.

The Windsor-Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce supports the work of numerous committees, which meet on a regular basis to monitor areas of interest and concern.

These committees include:

AFTER BuSINESS AThENA BuSINESS ExCELLENCE AWARDS ENVIRONMENT & ENERgy FINANCE & TAxATION gOLF gOVERNMENT RELATIONS MEMBERShIP SERVICES & DEVELOPMENT TRANSPORTATION

If you are a member and interested in getting involved in the Chamber, email Lois Booth, Assistant to the President at lbooth@windsor-chamber.org or visit www.windsorchamber.org/volunteers.

LOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD VOLUNTEERS

UPCOMING EVENTS

ATHENASCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE

More than 260 guests gathered for the 12th Annual ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon on Nov. 1, 2011 at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts. It is held every year to honour the three ATHENA scholarship recipients who excel in academics, are outstanding leaders and have extensive community involvement. They each receive a $3000 scholarship and a trip to the ATHENA International Leadership Summit in Chicago in April.

TARYN MATIS a student in the Chemistry Laboratory Technology program at St. Clair College, volunteers for the Girl Guides and Optimist Club and plans to pursue a career in pharmacy.

HOLLY LAFONTAINE is a student at the University of Windsor completing her Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering. She has volunteered for Engineers Without Borders in Zambia and plans to work in the field of renewable energy and environmental sustainability.

JULIE CARON holds two degrees from the University of Windsor and a MSc in Medical Genetics from the University of Glasgow. She is presently enrolled in medical school at the University of Toronto. This outstanding scholar has volunteered in an orphanage in Tanzania and hopes to return there as a doctor to provide health education and AIDS awareness.

This year the Luncheon featured guest speaker Chantal Vallée, the Head Coach of the University of Windsor Lancers Women’s Basketball Team who were the 2010-2011 CIS National Champions. Chantal electrified the crowd with her story of coming to Windsor and building an outstanding program and winning team in just five years.

Applications for next year’s ATHENA Scholarships will be available in February online at www.windsorchamber.org or at the Chamber Office.

135TH ANNUAL MEETING & LUNCHEONWEDNESDAy, NOV 23, 2011

LOCATIONCABOTO CLuB2175 PARENT AVE.TIME11:30AM RECEPTION 12 NOON LuNChEON PROgRAM1:30PM CONCLuSION

FEATuRINg guEST SPEAKER DR. ALAN WILDEMAN, PRESIDENTAND VICE ChANCELLOR, uNIVERSITy OF WINDSOR

PRICETABLES OF 8 OR 10 AVAILABLETICKETS: gENERAL ADMISSION $40 EAChMEMBERS $35 EACh

JOHNSON INS.JINGLE BELL BASHAFTER BUSINESSWEDNESDAy, NOV 30, 2011

LOCATIONThE RyEgATE1640 LESPERANCE RD. TECuMSEh ONTIME5PM - 7:00PM

PRICEgENERAL ADMISSION $20 MEMBERS $10

ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS MAxIMIZINg yOuR MEMBERShIP!ChAMBER STAFF, AFFINITy AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WILL BE ON hAND TO ANSWER ALL OF yOuR QuESTIONS ABOuT ThE ChAMBER’S PROgRAMS AND SERVICES. STAy AND ATTEND ThE AFTER BuSINESS NETWORKINg EVENT IT’S ON uS!4PM-5PMThERE IS NO ChARgE FOR ThE NEW MEMBER WELCOME. yOu MuST REgISTER By NOV. 24, 2011 TO ATTEND ThE AFTER BuSINESSNETWORKINg EVENT AT NO ChARgE.CONTACT KERRI DAy AT 519-966-3696 ExT. 30 FOR MORE INFO.

MULTIPLE BUSINESSHOLIDAY PARTY2011FRIDAy, DEC 9, 2011

LOCATIONST.CLAIR CENTRE FOR ThE ARTS - 201 RIVERSIDE DR. WEST TIME6PM COCKTAIL hOuR7:30PM FESTIVE DINNER BuFFET WITh TWO BOTTLES OF WINE PER TABLE9PM LIVE ENTERTAINMENT FEATuRINg BLONDE TANgO

PRICEgENERAL ADMISSION $75 MEMBER TICKET $70

WE DO ALL ThE WORK, yOu hAVE ALL ThE FuN! ThIS EVENT WILL gIVE SMALL AND MEDIuM SIZED COMPANIESAN OPPORTuNITy TO CELEBRATE WITh ThEIR STAFF, WhILE AT ThE SAME TIME NETWORKINg AND MINgLINg WITh OThER BuSINESSES. LET uS TAKE CARE OF yOuR OFFICE hOLIDAy PLANS. yOu AND yOuR guESTS WILL ENJOy A FESTIVE MEAL, gIFTS, gIVEAWAyS,AND A FANTASTIC hOLIDAy ATMOSPhERE.

SPONSORShIP OPPORTuNITIES ARE AVAILABLE. CONTACT BARBARA AT (519) 966-3696 ExT. 31 OR BMALMBERg@WINDSORChAMBER.ORg

EVENTS

5 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

ATHENA Scholarship recipients Julie Caron, Holly Lafontaine, and Taryn Matis with featured guest speaker Chantal Vallée

SEPT. AFTER BUSINESS AT JAGUAR, LAND ROVER, VOLVO OF WINDSOR

IGNITING SMALL BUSINESS CONFERENCE AT CABOTO CLUB

OCT. AFTER BUSINESS AT BULL N BARREL

CHAMBER EVENTS

6 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

Photos: James Eagen, Second Sight Photography

COPYRIGHT.REGAIN

COPYRIGHT BILL MAKES ITS WAY THROUGH PARLIAMENT

REGAINING COMPETITIVENESS CANADA’S BIGGEST CHALLENGES

This fall the Canadian Chamber of Commerce will be following reintroduced copyright legislation in the House of Commons. Many companies, big and small, rely on the protection of intellectual property (IP) rights to maintain their businesses in Canada.

Updated copyright legislation will bring Canada more in line with other leading nations and establish guidelines for those who download and file share on the Internet. Properly applied, intellectual property rights drive job creation, economic growth, and innovation.

While the Canadian Chamber supports the principles behind this copyright legislation, improvements still need to be made to the bill. As currently drafted, the bill still contains some possible unintended consequences that could prove problematicfor business. The Chamber looks forward to a rigorous review of the bill at committee stage that will make sure that it achieves the purposes for which it is designed.

The passage of Bill C-11 would improve digital IP safeguards. Other measures, including enhanced border protection against counterfeit goods and an updated

patent regime, are also needed and the Canadian Chamber will continue to press for these safeguards for businesses in Canada.

The CCC will continue to monitor the bill as it makes its way through the House this fall.

You may recall that over the summer, the Chamber launched a consultation with Chambers across the country – local, provincial, territorial, and regional – regarding competitiveness barriers faced by Canadian businesses. We asked you to rank the biggest barriers to Canada’s competitiveness from your perspective. Chambers of all sizes and regions participated in our first consultation on this new initiative.

With competitive pressures intensifying all around us, strategic investments and smart public policies have never been more urgent and essential. Building a more productive and, thus, a more internationally competitive economy is a shared undertaking – the responsibility of business, individual Canadians, and

government. It requires greater investment in innovative practices and technologies, that Canadians be equipped with the rightskills and education, and that Canada offer an attractive environment for investors and entrepreneurs.

From the response we received, you told us what the most important barriers are. We will continue our consultation process in the months ahead, focusing on the top two or three to establish, together, a list of key objectives to achieve for each of them.

At the beginning of 2012, it is our intention to do a formal national launch of the Top 10 barriers project with the participation of chambers from across the network, so that government, business and Canadians understand the new journey we have

embarked on together. As we move forward with the Top 10 competitiveness barriers project, the Chamber will provide updates and tools to help our network engage on this collaborative process.

We are encouraged by the uptake that we have seen to date from the chamber network as we prepare to launch this important work. We hope that you will (if you haven’t already) join us as we work to improve Canada’s competitiveness. A background document on the Top 10 barriers can be accessed at www.chamber.ca.

7 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

MEET YOUR NEW MEMBERSAUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2011

aqua animaniaPets & Supplies (Main), Ponds, Waterfalls, WatergardensGil Comtois - Owner5467 Tecumseh Rd EastWindsor, ON N8T 1C8Phone: (519) 946-2782Fax:(519) 946-2782gil@aquaanimania.comhttp://www.aquaanimania.com

avenue pawn brokers Ltd.Pawn Broker (Main)Lance Peters - President802 Ottawa StreetWindsor, ON N8X 2C6Phone: (519) 977-0677Fax:(519) 977-0420lance.avenue@gmail.comhttp://www.avenuepawnbrokers.com

avenue pawn brokers Ltd.Pawn Broker (Main)Lance Peters - Owner2060 Wyandotte Street WestWindsor, ON N9B 1J7Phone: (519) 254-2139lance.avenue@gmail.comhttp://www.avenuepawnbrokers.com

bayshore Therapy & rehab - WindsorPhysiotherapists (Main),Rehabilitation ServicesCheryl Thoms - Area Director410 - 3200 Deziel DriveSuite 410Windsor, ON N8W 5K8Phone: (519) 974-5953Fax:(519) 974-4367mthoms@bayshore.cahttp://www.bayshore.ca

better business bureau of Western ontarioAssociations & Organizations (Main)Jan Delaney - President308 - 200 Queen’s AveLondon, ON N6A 4E3Phone: (519) 673-3222Fax:(519) 673-5966info@westernontario.bbb.orghttp://www.westernontario.bbb.org

The bull & barrelRestaurants (Main)Christian Komsa - Owner670 Ouellette AveWindsor, ON N9A 1B9Phone: (519) 973-4884bullandbarrel@hotmail.comhttp://www.bullandbarrel.com

ck mechanicalHeating & Cooling Contractors (Main)Yassir Kako - Owner117 Gloucester StreetHarrow, ON N0R 1G0Phone: (519) 967-2585Fax:(519) 900-0315manager@ckmechanical.comhttp://www.ckmechanical.com

cs Wind canadaEnergy - Renewable (Main)Suns Sup Kim - General Director9355 Anchor DriveWindsor, ON N8N 5A8Phone: (519) 735-0973Fax:(519) 735-0983http://www.cswindcorp.com

dave hitchcock chevrolet Ltd.Automobile Dealers - New/Used/Leasing (Main)Dave Hitchcock - President224 Talbot St NorthEssex, ON N8M 2C8Phone: (519) 776-4222Fax:(519) 776-6300hitch@davehitchcockchev.comhttp://headtohitchcocks.com

discovery of self personaldevelopment centrePersonal Development (Main)Debra Jackson Brophey - Owner8 Lyle StreetCottam, ON N0R 1B0Phone: (519) 984-1741debra@discoveryofself.cahttp://www.discoveryofself.ca

doan mold finishing inc.Mold Finishing (Main)Binh Doan - President1445 Argyle RdWindsor, ON N8Y 3K9Phone: (519) 256-2997Fax:(519) 256-2919doloan373@cogeco.ca

don disher independent associate with Legalshield/go small bizBusiness Services (Main)Don Disher - PartnerWindsor, ONPhone: (519) 251-9625ddisher2@cogeco.cahttp://www.dondisher.net

downtown Windsor business acceleratorNon-Profit (Main)Jeff Flacks - President720 Ouellette AveWindsor, ON N9A 1C2Phone: (519) 997-2888info@downtownaccelerator.com

enterprise canadaPublic Relations Consultants (Main)Michelle Mackenzie - EVP & CAO595 Bay Street, Ste 1202PO Box 63Toronto, ON M5G 2C2Phone: (416) 586-1474mmackenzie@enterprisecanada.comhttp://www.enterprisecanada.com

eWomennetworkAssociations & Organizations (Main)Shelley Oglan - Managing Director3430 East Jefferson Ave #825Detroit, MI 48207Phone: (519) 727-6763Fax:(519) 489-1444shelleyoglan@msn.comhttp://www.ewomennetwork/chapter/windsor

export development canadaFinancial Services (Main)David Offenbacher - Senior Account Mngr3270 Electricity DriveSuite 209Windsor, ON N8W 5J1Phone: (519) 974-7674Fax:(519) 974-9453doffenbacher@edc.cahttp://www.edc.ca

f & J collision centreGarages - Auto Repairing (Main)Rico Lopez4350 Tecumseh Rd EastWindsor, ON N8W 1K3Phone: (519) 945-2363Fax:(519) 945-3006rico@fjcollision.comhttp://www.fjcollision.com

fibro Laepple Technology Ltd.Automation Products Distributor (Main)Zivko Nikolic - Vice-President4056-3 North Service RdWindsor, ON N8W 5X2Phone: (519) 945-5225Fax:(519) 945-5234info@fibro-gsa.cahttp://www.fibro-laepple.com

golden Wrench auto serviceGarages - Auto Repairing (Main)Sam Endich - Owner15 - 4080 North Service Rd.Windsor, ON N8W 5X2Phone: (519) 945-4185Fax:(519) 945-7187sendich@sympatico.ca

goodwill industries essex-kent-LambtonAssociations & Organizations (Main)Kevin NeillDirector of Operation and Retail298 Lauzon RoadWindsor, ON N8S 3L6Phone: (519) 332-0440Fax:(519) 336-9678kneill@goodwillekl.comhttp://www.goodwillekl.com

imagine cinemas (Lakeshore)Theatres (Main)Gina Facca - General Manager164 Commercial BlvdTecumseh, ON N9K 1G5Phone: (519) 979-2400Fax:(519) 979-2461lakeshore@imaginecinemas.comhttp://www.imaginecinemas.com

imagine cinemas (palace)TheatresGina Facca - General Manager300 Ouellette AveWindsor, ON N9A 7B4Phone: (519) 977-1300palace@imaginecinemas.comhttp://www.imaginecinemas.com

Lifestyle pharmacy & candy barPharmacies (Main)Marilyn Adamo - Pharmacist/Owner3850 Dougall Avenue #11Windsor, ON N9G 1X2Phone: (519) 967-1000Fax:(519) 967-9880pmadamo@acn.net

Top notch plasticsPlastic Injection Moulds (Main)Todd Meloche - President508 Lakewood DriveAmherstburg, ON N9V 2Y8Phone: (519) 981-7097todd@topnotchplastics.com

revs Windsor bowleroBowling (Main)Darren Fink - Bowling Supervisor675 Tecumseh Rd WestWindsor, ON N8X 1H4Phone: (519) 258-9321darren.fink@hotmail.comhttp://www.revs.ca

revs Windsor rose bowlBowling (Main) - Troy MartinGeneral Manager2482 Dougal AvenueWindsor, ON N8X 1T2Phone: (519) 969-9010Fax:(519) 972-0955tmartin@revs.cahttp://www.revs.ca

Windsor regional hospitalHospitals (Main)David Musyj - President & CEO1995 Lens AvenueWindsor, ON N8W 1L9Phone: (519) 254-5577david_musyj@wrh.on.cahttp://www.wrh.on.ca

Worksmart safety solutions incTraining - Health & Safety (Main)Todd Dupuis - PresidentP.O Box 59Oldcastle, ON N0R 1L0Phone: (519) 972-0741Fax:(519) 969-5665info@worksmartsafety.comhttp://www.worksmartsafety.com

8 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

NEW MEMBERS

STAY CONNECTED WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIPAUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2011

AccountAbilityActuarial Solutions Inc.Aldo’s Clothing & Jewellery Ltd.Alpine Construction (Windsor) Inc.Amalfi Fine Foods IncArt ExpressionsSurendra K. Bagga Architect Inc.Baymar Supply Ltd.Beach Grove Golf & Country ClubBeckar Engineering Ltd.Bedell’s Essex Food Service DistributorsBeneteau Home Inspection ServicesBertoni Chairs & Things Inc.Best Rate Auto SalesThe Bloomin’ GardenerBob Reaume SportsBrighton Beach Power L.P.Budget InnCaesars WindsorCameo Promotional Products IncCanada Revenue Agency - Tax ServicesCanadian Auto Stores Ltd.The Canadian Club Brand CentreChappus FarmCircle 5 Tool & Mold Inc.City Centre Janitorial ServicesCommissionaires WindsorCon-Syst-IntConestoga - Rovers & Associates (CRA)Costco WholesaleCulmone Law OfficeCustom Trough ‘N TrimDanbury Property Management (Windsor) Inc.Dance Unlimited IncDean ConstructionDiane MotelDMS CanadaDNA Inc.Doher & Co. CharteredAccountantsEagle Press & Equipment Co. Ltd.Earl’s Auto RepairsEdward Jones InvestmentsThe Empyrean Group IncEngauge Controls Inc

Essex CondominiumCorporation #28Essex Region Conservation AuthorityEuropa Marble & Granite Inc.Everest CollegeExpress Employment ProfessionalsE-Z-Y Way Self Storage Ltd.FIS Flexible Industrial Solutions IncFix This PCFlood Chiropractic P.C.Focal Point PhotographyFoot Care InstituteFox Glen Golf ClubGalati Cheese Company LtdGhanam Consulting IncGiant TigerHampton Inn & Suites by HiltonHBPO CANADAHiatus HouseHowie & Partners LLPChartered AccountantsHulka Porter Immigration Law FirmInjection Technologies IncIves Insurance Brokers LimitedJack Moceri & SonsContracting Ltd.Johnson Inc InsuranceJose’s Noodle Factory &Beverage CoKBC Tools, Inc.Kent Compressor IncKirwin Partners LLPLa Stella Super MarketLacasse Printing Company Ltd.Lakeshore LandscapingLaser It Salon & Medical SpaThomas A. Lavin Realty Ltd.Lazare’s Fine Coats & JacketsLeisure Trailer SalesThe Lighting Boutique & Appliance ShoppeLucasWorks!The Lumberjack RestaurantM & M Designs Group IncMaid in WindsorManz Contracting Services Inc.Martindale Window & Door Inc.Mastro Kitchen Studio

Melco Community Housing CorporationMercury Products Co.Meridian Credit UnionMetro City Paving Ltd.MMA Architect Inc.Money MartMoore Consulting Corp.Movin’ Freight Ltd.Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex CountyNational Bank FinancialNeoVision Technology Inc.Northern Lights HydroponicsNovelletto Rosati Sports & Recreation ComplexOmega Tool Corp.Parker ConstructionPersonnel By ElsiePeter Hrastovec Professional CorporationPhoenix Jewellers Inc.Power Floor SandingPrime Rose Inc.Purple’s Garage RestaurantR C White LtdRainbow International ofWindsor - Restoration & CleaningRamstarReady-Set-Go!Red Lobster RestaurantsRenee’s Fine CakesResultz Media GroupRiverside Elevators Inc.Rose City Ford Sales LimitedRoseland Golf and Curling ClubSanterra StonecraftSavvy Boutique Inc.Schwab’s Finest in MeatsScoot-A-Long of WindsorScotia Mcleod Inc.Investment DealersThe ScrapmanSilver Stitch Embroidery Inc.Simpson’s Fence Ltd.Sophie Building MaintenanceSouthwestern Sales Corp. Ltd.Spee-dee Auto WashStorey Auctions

Suede Productions Inc.The Summit Centre for Preschool Children with AutismSunrise Senior LivingSure Seal Roofing & SidingThe SWT GroupSylectusTactical Marketing Solutions, Inc.Tata Technologies IncTD Canada TrustTechnophar Equipment & Service (2007) LtdTesla ComputersThanasi’s OlympusGreek RestaurantThe Travel ZoneTregaskiss ITWTST Expedited ServicesTyler Hard Chrome Inc.Underground Specialties Inc.The UPS Store 362Ventra Plastics WindsorViewpointe Estate WineryVIP Windsor Shuttle ServicesW.E.T. Automotive Systems Ltd.Walkerville Self StorageWalsh Legacy Law FirmWAT SolutionsWheeler’s Printing & Copying LtdWindsor Essex Community FoundationWindsor Occupational Health Information Services (WOHIS)Windsor Spitfires Hockey ClubWindsor Vision CentreWindsor Window Imaging IncWyandotte Town CentreBusiness Improvement Assoc.Xanadu Health Club IncYablonsky’s Auto Clinic

CONNECTED

9 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

The eWomenNetwork is a diverse community of women helping women, with 118 chapters throughout North America and over 33,000 members total. This makes the eWomenNetwork not only the largest women’s business event company in the world, but also the fastest growing women’s network in the continent. Managing Director of the Windsor Chapter is Shelley Oglan, who has been with the eWomenNetwork for 19 months.

Through the eWomenNetwork, members network and build relationships with successful businesswomen. The organization provides support to members and promotes and showcases their members’ products and services in order to assist members in achieving professional goals. The eWomenNetwork also boasts a dynamic team of skilled coaching professionals.

The eWomenNetwork focuses primarily on helping their members in three key areas: acquiring more clients and customers; marketing and promoting who they are and what they offer; and providing access to important resources, influential business leaders, game-changing ideas, and unique opportunities.

As for the future of the Windsor Chapter, Oglan strives to “grow the chapter and to ultimately grow women in business.” And growing it is - in the Windsor Chapter’s first month, Oglan saw more than 20 members join.

Don’t miss the eWomenNetwork “Accelerated Networking” Dinner on Nov. 15 at La Cucina Ristorante, located at 1614 Lesperance Rd. in Tecumseh.

Stay tuned for more exciting events coming up from the Windsor Chapter, including eWomenNetwork co-founter Sandra Yancey in April and Dr. Venus Opal Reese in October.

Visit the Windsor Chapter of the eWomenNetwork online atwww.ewomennetwork/chapter/windsor.

Lacasse creates marketing products and services that allow businesses to attract, reach and retain their target customers. As a leading local supplier of marketing, branding and print they bundle their products with innovation, creativity and supply chain management to cut costs out of their customers’ businesses processes.

Lacasse also offers interactive marketing products and services that use new communication platforms supported by marketing strategy and planning services, database analytics, e-flyers to email and cross media marketing.

More than 59 years ago the founders of Lacasse developed a code of ethics that defined their beliefs and business style. While they have

grown and changed dramatically since they were established in 1952, one thing remains constant: their commitment to their core values and their customers.

For more information on their products and services or a tour of the Lacasse print facility please contact them at www.lacasseprinting.com

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MEMBERSNEW MEMBER | eWOMEN NETWORK, WINDSOR CHAPTERSHELLEY OGLAN | MANAGING DIRECTOR

RENEWING MEMBER | LACASSE PRINTING COMPANY LTD.JEFFREY C. LAPPAN | PRESIDENT

10 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

SPOTLIGHT

MEMBERS | FIRMSIN THE NEWSCommissionaires Rhonda Lynn Quick and Beau William Banks were recognized for exceptional service involving bravery by being presented the COMMISSIONAIRES MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL (CMSM) in recognition of service above and beyond the faithful performance of their duties. The medals were presented by Bill Sutherland, the Chair of the National Board of Commissionaires. “The nature of our roles and responsibilities is such that our people periodically find themselves in harm’s way. Rhonda Quick and Beau Banks responded to daunting, dangerous circumstances with courage and aplomb. They truly embody the values of Commissionaires.” For further information, please contact Andrea Grimes at (519) 252-9847.

THE ESSEX REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY offers up to 90% grants for landowners wishing to conduct habitat restoration projects on their properties. Projects can include converting marginal or unused land to forest or other wildlife habitat. Applicants need to commit at least five acres of property to qualify for the 90% grant, but for as little as a one acre project, you can receive grants of up to 75%. The restoration team at the ERCA is currently lining up projects for the spring 2012 planting season. Even if this type of project is something you might be interested in undertaking within the next few years, ERCA is encouraging all landowners to give them a call. To learn more about ERCA’s habitat restoration program or to find out how you can qualify for a grant, call (519) 776-5209 ext. 377 or visit www.erca.org and click link to “Grants”.

Maureen Lucas, President of LUCASWORKS!, surpasses the prior year and is now #19 on the Top 100 Female Entrepreneurs in Canada from Profit Magazine. “I am truly honoured to be included in this list of amazing women in Canada. The entire team of LucasWorks Windsor, London, and now Kitchener, are thrilled to be recognized. Profit Magazine does a wonderful job of spotlighting businesses that are growing and every time they do this, they encourage others to take the leap and let out the entrepreneur inside of them. I am especially proud to have ranked so high this year and to see that there are many women in the recruitment industry who have also made this list,” said Lucas. For more information about LucasWorks! please contact Maureen Lucas at (519) 988-1000 or visit their website at www.lucasworks.ca.

MEDIA STREET has donated $1,000,000 to the Windsor-Essex economy. Sixteen years ago Media Street Productions opened its doors as a television production company in Windsor, ON. At the time a mission statement was crafted that included the phrase, “in addition to corporate and personal growth, our goal is to improve and benefit our community.” President and CEO Jennifer Jones says, “It gives us enormous pride to share that we have provided in-kind services totaling over one-million dollars to area businesses.” For additional information contact Managing Director Kelly Blais at (519) 966-6033 or kblais@mediastreet.ca.

PERSONNEL BY PRO-STAFF has relocated to a new address! You can now find them at 2557 Dougall Ave., Suite 6 in Windsor. For more information, visit www.prostaffworks.ca or contact Senior Recruiter/Owner Colleen Hurst at (519) 250-9403.

MEMBERS NEWS

11 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG

Request a free Home or Auto Insurance Quoteby December 15, 2011 and you’ll be automaticallyentered for a chance to WIN an Apple iPad.

1.800.563.0677 | www.johnson.ca/werccPlease provide your Group ID code: WB

Home and auto insurance is available through Johnson Inc., a licensed insurance broker. Policies are primarily underwritten by Unifund Assurance Company (Unifund). Unifund and Johnson Inc. share common ownership. Eligibility requirements, limitations and exclusions may apply. Contest runs from September 15, 2011 to December 15, 2011. No purchase necessary. Those already insured through the WERCC/Johnson Inc. home and/or auto program are also entered. Chances of winning depend on the number of entries received. Winner must correctly answer a skill-testing question. One (1) Apple iPad is available to be won in the contest (approx. retail value is $600). For full contest details visit www.johnson.ca/wercc. LRP.09.11

Deloitte is pleased to present a series of live webcasts offering valuable insights on important issues affecting the Manufacturing industry. As organizations emerge from the recent economic crisis, the need for relevant information and timely solutions grows. With the economy showing signs of stabilizing, manufacturers are faced with a challenge to prepare themselves for a clear and sustainable future, in the new reality, where uncertainty prevails. the events run Nov. 23, Jan. 25, Feb. 22, and March 28. if you have any questions, please contact Jelle Donga, Senior Manager Research & Development tax at Deloitte jdonga@deloitte.ca or (519) 967-7725.

the RotARy Club oF WiNDSoR-St. ClAiR AND the heARt AND StRoke FouNDAtioN oF oNtARio, WiNDSoR, eSSex CouNty ChApteR have once again kicked off their annual cable tV Auction campaign. the two organizations are currently seeking donations of merchandise, gift certificates or sports tickets valued at a minimum of $100 to help make this year’s auction another great success. All gifts and donors will be recognized in the Windsor Star and on Cogeco Cable 11. Additionally, items valued in excess of $500 will receive special recognition. if your business or organization would like to make a donation or participate in a sponsorship opportunity, please contact Diane at (519) 254-4345 ext. 603. Mark your calendars so you won’t forget to enjoy the excitement of this year’s annual tV auction on Cogeco Cable 11, Nov. 18 and 19, 2011.

Send a Greeting Card to your Customers and Friends extendingBest Wishes for a Joyous Holiday and Successful New Year!sful New Year!ccessful New Year!

OVER 75 IMAGES TO CHOOSE FROM

Contact us at 519.735.4121or email: ccorders@lacasseprinting.comCoCoCoCoCoCoCoCoCoContntntntntntntntntntntttacacacacacacacacacacaa ttttttttttttt ususususususususususu aaaaaaaaaaaatttt t t t t ttttt 515151515151515151515 9.9.9.9.9.9.9.9.9.99 73737373737373737373737 5.5.5.5.5.5.5.5.555 414141414141414141414444 2121212121212121212122ororororororororororr eeeeeeeeeeeemamamamamamamamamamamamaililililililililil: : :: : : :: ccccccccccccccccccccororororororororororrdedededededededededededed rsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsrsr @l@l@l@l@l@l@l@l@l@@ acacacacacacacacacacaca asasasasasasasasasasaa seseseseseseseseseseeeprprprprprprprprprprprpp inininininininnnnntitititititititititttt ngngngngngngngngngngngg.c.c.c.c.c.c.c.c.c.comomomomomomomomomommmContact us at 519.735.4121or email: ccorders@lacasseprinting.com

COMMUNITY

IN THE COMMUNITY

poRteR passengers can enjoy service to Mont tremblant, QC, from billy bishop toronto City Airport, starting on Dec. 15, a full week earlier than last year. Service ramps up throughout the winter to include daily options from Feb. 1 to April 8. in just over an hour, passengers can get from toronto City Airport to the base of Mont tremblant, famous for its world-class skiing and a favourite destination for outdoor enthusiasts. With connections available for thunder bay, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury, Windsor, Chicago, New york, and boston, and more flights than ever before, a winter wonderland awaits you at Mont tremblant. For more information visit www.flyporter.com.

SteRliNg MotoR teChNology is proud to announce that they have moved to their new location as of oct. 17. their new home is now located at 5310 Walker Rd., oldcastle, oN. For more information call (519) 737-7770.

xAg eNeRgy, located in Southern ontario, has been issued exclusive rights to provide the glWN Wind Capabilities profile as part of their Canadian-centric “Nextgen Ready” assessments to manufacturers located across Canada. the glWN Wind Capabilities profile helps manufacturers position themselves to succeed in the rapidly growing dynamic wind supply chain. glWN has conducted 250 assessments since 2007, and has trained xAg staff to perform assessments for manufacturers located across Canada. glWN strongly supports xAg energy assessment and supply chain coordination activities. interested in learning more? Contact xAg energy at (800) 974-2146 or email info@xagenergy.com

MEMBERS | FIRMS IN THE NEWS continued

12 | WINDSORCHAMBER.ORG