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Advancing our Economic Ties with China. MISSION TO :. Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing April 22-28, 2012. 加 拿 大 伦 敦 市 商 会 总 裁 江 昆,先生,工商管理硕士 地 址. Our Vision. To maintain and grow our reputation as London’s leading, most representative business organization
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Advancing our Economic Ties with China MISSION TO: Chengdu, Chongqing, Nanjing April 22-28, 2012 加 拿 大 伦 敦 市 商 会 总 裁 江 昆,先生,工商管理硕士 地 址
Our Vision • To maintain and grow our reputation as London’s leading, most representative business organization • To create an environment where governments are in partnership with business to improve quality of life and stimulate economic growth
Our Mission To serve as the Voice of Business committed to the enhancement of economic prosperity and quality of life in London.
What is the Chamber? • A volunteer organization of more than 1000 businesses and 3000 professional members who employ over 56,000 people • An advocate for business in creating and supporting public policies • A driving force in Ontario and Canada through the OCC & CCC
What is the Value Proposition? • Excellent Networking Opportunities • The Voice of Business • Tangible Benefits, i.e. Insurance, Gas Discounts, Member-to-Member discounts, Business London Magazine, Free Press the “View”, TD Merchant Services • Learning/professional development
The “ Voice of Business” • Maintains relationships with City Hall, the LEDC, MPs/MPPs, Western University, Fanshawe College, Global Experience, the OCC and CCC. • Speaks on behalf of the members to local, provincial and federal levels of government. • Our studied positions on issues such as business education taxes, DC charges, the annual budget and governance gives you a voice and helps to protect your bottom line.
Networking Opportunities • Continuous education and learning opportunities • Monthly Business After Five • Event sponsorship, i.e. Business Awards, Comedy Auction, State of the City Address, Golf Tourney, Mega Business After Five & others • Committee Work and Task Forces
Tangible Benefits • Group Insurance & ESSO discounts • Reduced merchant rates for TD Visa Merchant Services • Reduced internet costs • Meeting room rentals • Member pricing on all events
Getting the Message Out • To our members, the wider business community and the general public • Deliver approved positions to all levels of government • Issue Media Releases/Events • Monthly “Voice”, “Connections”, emails, the “View” & website updates (totals 19 million messages annually to members), now also on Facebook & Twitter
Committees Work • Federal/Provincial Affairs & Municipal Affairs • Membership Sales & Service • Special Events & Networking • Business Achievement Awards, Golf Tournament, Funny Business (Auction), Task Forces etc. HBO, ABOC.
The Goal We will leverage both new and existing strategic business/government relationships at home and Globally.
Our Priorities • Work with other organizations, other countries (focus on Asia), and municipal government to ensure continued economic growth • Fight for fair taxation • Collaboration on business issues/solutions • Better Infrastructure and Downtown Development Official Signing Ceremony for London Chamber of Commerce and Sichuan Chamber
Thank you Questions? • Website: www.londonchamber.com • Email: info@londonchamber.com • Phone: 1-519-432-7551