| Top Ten Reasons for Joining the Chamber |
- Building Your Business/Reputation: We are successful because of the people we know. Belonging to the Chamber is not about selling things; it's about building rapport. It's about meeting people who can help you succeed.
- Policy/Positions: Typically involved in quiet diplomacy and lobbying, together with the BC and Canadian Chamber, a unified effort is in place to make available more services from your Municipal, Provincial and Federal institutions.
-
Member Discounts: We have a number of discount programs exclusive to Chamber members, including significant savings on Visa/Mastercard Merchant rates, as well as a fuel discount program with Esso. Chamber members always pay less at Chamber trade show and workshops.
- Chamber Insurance: This national group insurance program allows small businesses, even one-person operations, to enjoy group benefits (dental, medical, drug, disability, and retirement savings).
- The Voice of Business: The Chamber is regularly asked to provide input on behalf of the business community. Whether it's commenting on Government policy, or advising on community issues, the Chamber provides the business perspective.
- Networking: We have a wide variety of events that you can attend, from our monthly General Meetings (second Thursday of each month) to Special Meetings with captivating speakers.
- Information: The Chamber will keep you up-to-date on news and events in your community, province and country, often before anyone else.
- Quarterly Newsletter: You will receive a free copy of our quarterly Chamber newsletter which will you keep up-to-date on local business news, local Chamber news, plus legislative news from both the Provincial and National news.
- Benefits, Benefits, Benefits: See the right-hand column for downloads for various member benefits and discounts.
- Business Resource Library:A wide array of texts and research materials for people interested in starting a business, expanding a business, improving a business, etc.
|
| |
