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Flaherty Event Rescheduled

Due to a scheduling conflict the October 12 event with Finance Minister Jim Flaherty has been changed from a breakfast to a lunch event. We are sorry for any inconvenience. If you have already booked a seat, you will be contacted by the Chamber office. This luncheon will give you insight into the government's plans and priorities when parliament resumes. Click here for details of this special event.

Cabinet Shuffle: Good But Not Great

A recent survey of business leaders rates the recent Harper cabinet shuffle as good but not great. Respondents felt that the move of Peter MacKay to Defence is "inspired" and keeping Jim Flaherty in Finance is a "strong decision". For all the details click here.

Provincial Candidates Meeting

The provincial election is coming up on October 10. In order to help you make an informed voting decision, the Chamber will be hosting a Provincial Candidates Meeting on October 3. Chamber candidate meetings take the form of a facilitated question and answer session. This event is FREE to members but you must register in advance. The Chamber recently conducted a survey of members' views on provincial election issues. Click here to read the survey results.

Small Business Success Story Competition

Do you have a small business success story to tell? Has your company delivered great service or overcome a difficult obstacle? Selected stories will be posted on the Chamber website and winning stories will be published in the Chamber's Impact on Business in the Burlington Post and the Chamber REVIEW magazine. And, yes, there are prizes for the winners. Click here to tell us your story.

Downtown Parking

Are there enough parking spaces in downtown Burlington? Let us know. Click here to answer the August Quick Poll question.

Golf After 5

GA5 continues into September. Make the best of the cooler weather. Enjoy networking, golf, dinner and a riding cart for only $39.50. Call Tyandaga Golf Club to book your Tuesday tee time today (905-336-0005). The September 4 GA5 is sponsored by Canadian Academy of Building Sciences.

Chamber Office Closure

The Chamber office will be closed on Monday September 3. We apologize for any inconvenience.

School's Back

Kids are back at school on Tuesday September 4. Please drive carefully and watch for school buses.

Community Events

The next BitNet breakfast meeting is September 18. Hugh MacDonald will present "A look Under the Hood of Business Process Outsourcing." Visit the BitNet website for details.