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Good Business Practice Member Magazine
Membership extends credibility and implies that you are Members receive the Chamber's
trustworthy, involved in your community and care about quarterly Insight Magazine which
your customers. provides information about
Chamber events, programs, and
happenings. A digital copy of
Group Insurance Insight Magazine is also available
For several decades, the Chamber has provided its members for viewing.
with comprehensive group insurance benefits through Bradley
Gaskin Marshall (BGM) Financial Services. Very competitive
rates have consistently been achieved by utilizing the Member Referrals
combined purchasing power of the participating members. Our Member Referral Program helps grow the Chamber and
Administration of the plan is handled locally through the provide rewards and recognition opportunities to members
BGM office by experienced staff who expedite members' who forward prospects that result in membership, resulting
claims, premium remittances, general enquiries, and many in a $50 credit for the member who made the referral. A
other administrative functions that would otherwise be the growing membership strengthens the Chamber’s voice
responsibility of the member companies. advocating on issues of importance, enhances services for
our members and provides more business connections.
Have an Issue?
Whether it is a local planning issue, or a problem with federal Networking
and provincial regulations, or connecting with suppliers, our Need additional business contacts? The Chamber holds
President/CEO Greg Durocher can help you wade through the monthly networking events so members can meet and
bureaucracy thanks to his experience and connections at all exchange ideas, develop business relationships and
levels of government. The Chamber knows the landscape increase their professional network.
and can assist you in arranging meetings or preparing
submissions to navigate issues or concerns pertaining to the
development and growth of your business. Let us help you Sponsorship Opportunities
carry your cause and ensure your voice is heard. As a way of gaining exposure within the business
community, Chamber Members have many sponsorship
opportunities. Events and programs such as our Chamber
Improve your Bottom Line Education Series, the Business Excellence Awards, annual
The Chamber has secured Member discounts from a variety Golf Classic and Fall Scramble tournaments and more,
of local businesses as well as affinity programs such as our offer opportunities to put your business in front of your
popular discounted merchant MasterCard/Visa rates. All target audience.
discounts are listed in the Chamber newsletter, and the
Chamber's Insight Magazine (print or digital).
Tax Deductibility
Looking for Someone/Something? Chamber Membership fees are tax deductible as an
We know it sounds odd, but if you have a need, if you’re ordinary and necessary business expense.
looking for someone or something, always think of turning
to the Chamber first. Often times we have the answer at our TheLink
fingertips, or we know exactly where to get it. Our job is to An innovative workspace can be found at TheLink located
help you meet your needs, and connect to the community in at the Chamber office. A membership to TheLink provides
a broader way. We want you working hard on your business, small and medium-sized businesses as well as small
so leave the digging to us. or start-up businesses, the opportunity to work in a
collaborative atmosphere but with the necessary privacy
Meeting Space to work, meet and connect with confidence. From helping
Chamber Members have access to four unique meeting start-ups get off the ground to offering effective solutions
spaces at reduced rates. These include a large boardroom to existing businesses, TheLink is a hub of innovation and
that can accommodate 20 to 35 people, a smaller boardroom activity.
with room for up to 10, plus a smaller meeting room that
can seat six, as well as a soundproof meeting pod that seats
up to five comfortably. All our spaces come with computer Voice of the Business Community
connection, and a coffee service component – full service or As an organization for businesses, the Chamber is the
self-serve. Wireless internet onsite. voice of the members, representing you and advocating
for your interests. The Chamber protects and furthers the
members’ interests by improving the business climate in
Membership
Your membership is extended to all employees of your our city. We often meet with Chamber Members to discuss
business. Employees have the same member priviledges as and agree on important issues pertaining to business, the
the business owner. economy, and our community.

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