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THE CHAMBER OFFERS THE

                                     FOLLOWING BENEFITS:




      Advocacy                     Board Election               Chamber Business           Certificates of Origin
      As a Chamber Member,         Chamber Members in good      Directory                  Exporting      companies
      you have a strong voice on   standing are eligible for    You   receive   a   free   can obtain their required
      local and provincial issues   election to the Chamber     listing in the Chamber     Certificates of Origin and
      through the Chamber's        Board of Directors. This     Directory.  The  directory   Document   Certifications
      lobbying   efforts.  From    offers you the opportunity   is also made available     from the Chamber. This
      parking  and  transportation   to  participate  actively  on the Chamber website.     service is complimentary
      to healthcare, the Chamber   to   promote    successful   Advertising opportunities   for Cambridge Chamber
      is   working   on   issues   business activity & growth   in the directory are made   Members only.
      that  affect  you  and  your   in the Cambridge area.     available to members only.
      employees, your business
      and your community.


                                Chamber Events & Programs                Chamber Discounts - Affinity Program
                                Receive  member  rates  for  events.     An affinity program is a special arrangement
                                Chamber events are a way to gain         your Chamber has made with a supplier of
                                exposure while providing business-to-    a product or service pricing that can only
                                business  networking  opportunities  in  a   be gained through the affiliation with that
                                social atmosphere for you and other      Chamber who has contractually entered into
                                Chamber Members. During the year,        an agreement with the product or service
                                the Chamber presents  seminars and       provider. In general terms, the provider
                                workshops on a wide variety of topics of   becomes the official preferred supplier of the
                                interest to business owners.             Cambridge Chamber of Commerce.
      Chamber Perks
      The Chamber Perks program is designed   Group Insurance
      to give Chamber Members and their staff   For several decades, the Chamber has provided its members with comprehensive
      exclusive benefits by doing business with   group  insurance  benefits  through  Bradley  Gaskin  Marshall  (BGM)  Financial
      their fellow members, encouraging local   Services. Very competitive rates have consistently been achieved by utilizing
      shopping, stimulating and encouraging   the combined purchasing power of the participating members. Administration
      networking  and  helping  your  bottom   of the plan is handled locally through the BGM's office by experienced staff who
      line by cutting down on your costs.     expedite members' claims, premium remittances, general enquiries, and many
                                              other administrative functions that would otherwise be the responsibility of
      Chamber Referrals                       the member companies.
      The Chamber office receives hundreds of
      calls a month from visitors, community   Cost-Effective Marketing
      members and information seekers. With   Opportunities exist through the Chamber’s events, programs, website,
      your  membership,  our  staff  is  able  to   sponsorships and in-house publications.
      refer your businesses or services to
      inquiring callers.                      TheLink
                                              An innovative workspace can be
                                              found at TheLink located at the
      Chamber Website
      Your membership includes an online      Chamber office. A membership
      listing and links to your business, and   to TheLink provides small and
      it offers opportunities to highlight your   medium-sized  businesses
      business through web advertising.       as well as small or start-up
                                              businesses, the opportunity
                                              to work in a collaborative
      Communicating with our                  atmosphere  but  with  the
      Members                                 necessary privacy to work, meet
      The Chamber sends out weekly E-blasts   and connect with confidence.
      to keep you informed of upcoming        From helping start-ups get off
      opportunities and events that benefit   the ground to offering effective
      your business.                          solutions to existing businesses,
                                              TheLink is a hub of innovation
                                              and activity.
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