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Unit?2 (Aerossfrom du GO Sbaiten 905 878-4M5 MenFrir 9-5-2ô -Snr 10-2 Fox 905 876-1013 1 MILTONwww.chamber.milton.oi President's Message Leslie McLaren Halton Chambers Tbe senior voluiiîeers anrd staff from 1he Burtînglon, liaiton iis and i akvîie Cbambers oîf Commrce met m'îlb os in Miltoin to dîscues mulual issues affectîng business snithin Ialin Begron. Tbis informrai luncheon atiomed eoeryone to becoîne acquainîrd and begîn tbe procees of relatîonsbîp building. Wr loob forward to the next meeting lo be betd in Jue. Chamber Enents The cure t vear is off lu a monderiot starl as the Chambr continues to pronsole Milton businesses and 10e qualty of tîfe here. Ateeady me bave betd a nonîber ofi succesefut erents. The Aunuai Sports Criebrity Ilinuer and Auction, hetd Jauuaey 1710 rarurd $13.000 to support the Chamber's Scbotarsbîp Fond. The Chambr m'as delighîrd bo bine bee o) our fire 21005 Sebotaeshîp reerpreuls on baud ner the errol. lu addition to 10e amazîng meai, outstaniting auctron items, aud the ery enteelaiiiing tales oîf t0e cetebrîlîrs. Mayor Kraniz maderaspecia ree taltiontliitino oiMiltlîî'oîis' Ilrire flood, 'ru NHI, refereeanri Malt Hart an îp and coimnmeiiltreigt boxer T 1he Chamber participated in CO-hosting with the Milton Jaycees, an ail candidates debate January 12, 2006 aI Bishnp Reding High School. Over 200 dlîizens were on hand 10 hear the candidates responses to questions asked hy Chamber Director AI McDonald and representatives from the local newspapers. Our first 21006 Business After I[louirs at TrueStar , a complete Wellness Centre foîr Wonien ofali ages mas a huge sucress with 50 memirers in attendance, Planning is weII under isay for future esents including: ur firsI une-day Business lu Business show Fehruary 23; a breakfast with MPP Ted Chudleigb and ut course the niucb anlîcîpatrd Cummunity Amards Gala held Aprîl 111h. The Chamher is puelicularlo honoured lu hosi this black lie enent where me recognîze individuais and husinesses in o0r communîly thal go the eulra mile, and make Milton a special place tu worh and lire. The unseasonahly warm weathee bas us thînking GOLF! The commite, cbaîeed by Carol McDonald, is hard aI mork puttîug their magie lu the detaits. The huez around town mîi continue lu grow as the dates for these eveuls get cînser. Stay posted! Chamber Retneat The Chamber hetd its Annuat Board of Dîreclues Retreal for Chamber Buard Memhbees and chairperuons of its commîttees. Eacb peur this serres as au opportunily lu revîew hum meIt the Cbamher is pereiord tu be meeting its mandate and lu eiem the qualty of ils services aud programs. The Chambr. of course, betongu to ils members for the sole purpose of sers'îug lbem and the corimunity. Flease formard auf su ggestions or comments vou may hase on bom it eau beiter serve you or the commnîoity directly te me or to thn staff The red carpet cornes to Milton only once a year!? Help us to celebrate excellence in our community at the Milton Chamber of Commerce 33rd Annual Community Awards Gala The Annual Community Awards Gala is the Chamber's most prestigious and elegant affair. The Gala celebrates the special citizens of the Milton community by honouring themn at a "Black lie" dinner with an Off iciai Awards Ceremony. With support from local businesses, the Chamber has acknowledged Milton's finest sinoe 1973 with this festive evening of celebration and recognition. The 2005 Community Awards Gala, "A Night of Honour and Celebration" will take place on Saturday, April 8th, 2006 at the Granite Ridge Golf Club. An appetizer seafood bar and cocktails begin at 6:00pm. A gourmet dinner is served at 7:30pm. Tickets are $75.00 (GST incl.) per person. A Recognize Business Excellence! Cail for Nominations for the 2005 Community As our community grows, it is increasingly started, and who helped us to get to whe Please submit your nominations in *Citizen of the Year *Businessperson of the *Business of the Y *Business of *Lifetime y rwe ople who demonstrate nomination forms by t he Chamber office at at ww.chamber.milton.on.ca. at 905-878-0581 or 905-878-000 ~ 10 Thompson Bond, Milton www.platinumhomeimprovements.com * ndustrial * Panel Building *Commercial * Pole Line *Troubleshooting xi 400 Morobel Drive, Unit 1 Milton, Ontario 19T 4N6 ELEC RICTain ofl%. ..à2r1o EL-ECTICAIL CONTlRACTO7VRS Fax: 905-875-3903 www.arthurelectric.com p