The St. Thomas & District Chamber of Commerce will host St. Thomas Mayor Heather Jackson-Chapman, Central Elgin Mayor & Elgin County Warden Bill Walters, and South Mayor Jim McIntyre in an event we’re billing as our “State of the Municipalities” luncheon on Wednesday February 22.
Last year, 100 days after the local election, the Chamber brought the three area Mayors to the stage in an event that was one of our best-attended of the year, and one that Members rated highly in our post-event evaluations.
Members have told us they value this event so the Chamber is pledging it will become a yearly function. We’re also aiming to bring together our Elgin MP & MPP in a similar luncheon forum in late spring.
Our February 22 event will be held at St. Anne’s Centre, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tickets are available by advance sale only from the Chamber office at $25 per person. Reserved seating will be provided for anyone placing a single order of four tickets or more. Until February 13, tickets to this event will be available exclusively to people from businesses and organizations that are Members of the St. Thomas & District Chamber. Remaining tickets, if any, will be available to the public February 13 to 17. Food service will include a “bistro” lunch placed at each table with assorted sandwiches and salad plus hot/cold beverages. Some might refer to it as a ‘working lunch’ as attendees will be invited to enjoy their meal while our local Mayors speak.
Each Mayor will have 10 minutes of individual speaking time to comment on plans and projects in their municipality for the year ahead. Once their remarks conclude, the focus turns to questions from the audience. Anyone purchasing a ticket to attend will be welcome to submit questions to the Chamber office in advance of the event and we will also entertain questions from the floor as the event proceeds.
The State of the Municipalities luncheon is made possible through the generous support of sponsors. Steelway Building Systems, the Elgin Business Resource Centre & ICE (Innovation Centre for Entrepreneurs), and the Workforce Planning and Development Board are our main sponsors. A&M Sounds Disc Jockey Service and myFM 94.1 Radio are our media sponsors.
Please order by filling out this form for tickets. We can also accept ticket orders by phone at 519-631-1981 during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Chamber’s Board of Directors, Committees and staff are developing a new Strategic Plan for the Chamber that will focus on objectives and goals over the next 5 years. Shown here, Member Services Representative Wes Bailey reviews ideas with the group attending a “working dinner” meeting on January 18. Special thanks to our community partner, Fanshawe College, for providing facilitator Tom Pickard to help our team develop and shape our plans.
The Chamber’s Member Services Committee has launched a new survey project to collect Member views and opinions on potential new networking opportunities.
The Chamber’s role in our community is based on information and communication. One of the key ways we keep Members connected and informed is through delivery of special events.
We want & need your opinion! Tell us, in 3 minutes or less, and let our Member Services Committee volunteers know what you feel should be on our special events calendar. The survey closes at 4:00 p.m. on February 15.
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Sponsored by: Boston Pizza
Date: Wednesday February 8, 2012
Location: Boston Pizza, 860 Talbot Street, St. Thomas
"Business After 5" is a great opportunity for Members to build relationships in the business community. No other event regularly brings together so many business and community people in one place, at one time. Members and invited guests are welcome to attend and pre-registration is not required.
Date: Saturday February 11, 2012
Location: St. Thomas Curling Club, 38 Parkside Drive
Team price(4 players): $250
Individual price: $65
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Date: Wednesday February 22, 2012
Location: St. Anne's Centre, 20 Morrison Drive, St. Thomas
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 a.m.
Price: $25 per ticket
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