eNews July 20, 2007

Scholarship Fund-Matching Saves You Tax Dollars

The Chamber scholarship donation fund-matching program means you get a charitable receipt for double your donation. Donate $100 and get a charitable receipt for $200. Donate $1,000 and get a charitable receipt for $2,000. Think of the difference that will make on your personal income tax return. Click here for details or contact Keith at 905-639-0174 ext 7212.

StatsCan Releases Aging Report

This week, Statistics Canada released a report giving a detailed analysis of how the nation's population age structure is changing. The number of seniors (aged 65 and over) surpassed the four-million mark for the first time and the working age population (age 15 to 64) is becoming increasingly older. Click here for more details.

"Why Did You Reduce Corporate Tax Cuts?"

In 2005, NDP leader Jack Layton led changes in the federal budget including replacing reductions in corporate taxes with investment in infrastructure, housing and transit. Why did he do it? Ask him yourself at our November 6 luncheon. Click here for details.

Bank Of Canada Projections

In it's April Monetary Policy Report, the Bank of Canada projected that Canada's economy will grow by 2.2% in 2007, 2.7% in 2008 and 2009. The Bank has since revised those projections to 2.5% in 2007, 2008 and 2009. Both CPI and core inflation are expected to decline to 2% by early 2009.

Energy Saving Practices

Our July Quick Poll asks "Does your office implement energy saving practices in the summer?" Click here to answer the Quick Poll.

Chamber Online Library

Are you looking for the results of the latest Chamber survey? Or maybe a Chamber Policy? That and much more is available at the Chamber's Online Library.

Small Business Christmas Party

Plans for the 2007 Small Business Christmas Party are well underway. This year's event features new entertainment, a steak and lobster dinner and more, all for only $74.20. This is your company Christmas party. We do all the work and you have all the fun. Click here for details.

Summer Swingers

Call Tyandaga Golf Course to book your spot today (905-336-0005) for the July 24 Golf After 5. Interested in sponsoring a GA5? It's a great way to increase your company profile. Contact Kathryn at 905-639-0174 ext 7211.

Members In The News

Happy 50^th Anniversary to Cogeco. Starting in 1957 as a single broadcast station in Trois Rivieres, it has grown into a multi-national telecommunications company offering a diverse range of broadband services including digital television, high speed internet and telephony. Congratulations on your great achievements!