Page 2 - 2014 Windsor Essex CHC Annual Report
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RESET
MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
The theme for this year’s Annual reducing the cost of doing business,
Report is “Reset” and it has been and making reasonable decisions. We
chosen to reflect our focus on have determined the right goal, in
transforming our business practices as essence the next 5 years will be about
part of our ongoing commitment to choosing what the best alternatives
delivering our mandate. During the are for our long-term viability.
2013 and 2014 reporting year CHC
business activities were extensively Windsor Essex CHC’s future has
reviewed internally and externally. multiple possibilities on the horizon
with the changing landscape of
The City of Windsor conducted an affordable housing in Windsor and
Operational Review of CHC and noted Essex County.
accomplishments which included
community partnerships and The dedication of our Board of
linkages, forward thinking in asset Directors, the hard work and
management,willingness to pilot enthusiasm that has been exemplified
new initiatives,full participation on from CHC staff impressed me. Great
capital funding opportunities, partnerships are built on shared visions
providing good customer access in and cemented with mutual respect and
terms of customer service through the trust. The strength of our Board, staff,
maintenance of our 6 District Offices, community partnerships and
a strong relationship with our Board supportive City Council will allow us to
of Directors, human resources continue to fulfill our mandate.
management which includes
employee retention and taking Windsor Essex CHC views obstacles
advantage of staff vacancies to add as necessary to promote patience,
people with new and diverse skills. critical thinking,resilience and
resourcefulness. These are the key
A successful forward strategy focuses lenses for our innovation based
on improving the skills of our people, company.
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
The theme for this year’s Annual reducing the cost of doing business,
Report is “Reset” and it has been and making reasonable decisions. We
chosen to reflect our focus on have determined the right goal, in
transforming our business practices as essence the next 5 years will be about
part of our ongoing commitment to choosing what the best alternatives
delivering our mandate. During the are for our long-term viability.
2013 and 2014 reporting year CHC
business activities were extensively Windsor Essex CHC’s future has
reviewed internally and externally. multiple possibilities on the horizon
with the changing landscape of
The City of Windsor conducted an affordable housing in Windsor and
Operational Review of CHC and noted Essex County.
accomplishments which included
community partnerships and The dedication of our Board of
linkages, forward thinking in asset Directors, the hard work and
management,willingness to pilot enthusiasm that has been exemplified
new initiatives,full participation on from CHC staff impressed me. Great
capital funding opportunities, partnerships are built on shared visions
providing good customer access in and cemented with mutual respect and
terms of customer service through the trust. The strength of our Board, staff,
maintenance of our 6 District Offices, community partnerships and
a strong relationship with our Board supportive City Council will allow us to
of Directors, human resources continue to fulfill our mandate.
management which includes
employee retention and taking Windsor Essex CHC views obstacles
advantage of staff vacancies to add as necessary to promote patience,
people with new and diverse skills. critical thinking,resilience and
resourcefulness. These are the key
A successful forward strategy focuses lenses for our innovation based
on improving the skills of our people, company.
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