SOLID REASONS TO BE A CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER

1. NETWORKING: Meet new people and make business contacts through Chamber of Commerce dinners, luncheons, meetings, and other special events.

2. YOUR OPINION COUNTS: Members have the freedom to have their opinion heard by any of the executive or directors on the Chamber. The Chamber encourages any ideas and/or criticisms regardless of how big or small.

3. COMMITTEE INVOLVMENT: Extensive work of the Chamber is accomplished through committee involvement from member representatives working on a volunteer basis, on a wide variety of issues.

4. VOICE OF BUSINESS: Through utilization of news releases and conferences and through submissions and presentations to all levels of government, the Chamber acts as your representative for constructive change.

5. LUNCHEONS, SEMINARS, & WORKSHOPS: Luncheons, seminars, an workshops are designed to inform and educate members on every aspect of business including industrial trends, new market techniques, export opportunities, and political issues to name a few.

6. GROUP INSURANCE PLAN: This plan is available to members. The comprehensive group insurance coverage is affordable for everyone, including small business.

7. TD VISA & MASTERCARD DISCOUNT: Preferred merchant rates have been negotiated for merchants of the Chamber of Commerce. TD Flyer

8. GLOBAL C/CARD DISCOUNT: Preferred merchant rates have been negotiated for merchants of the Chamber of Commerce. Global Flyer

9. ESSO BUSINESS CARD PROGRAM: Fight high gas prices with up to a 3cent per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price. Call the Chamber office for more details.

10. MEMBER TO MEMBER PROGRAMS: Some members extend special offers and discounts from time to time - check with our office for a current list of those businesses.

11. PROGRESS MAGAZINE: Each member business is given a free subscription to Progress Magazine. Keep current on what's happening with business in the Atlantic Region. Progress Magazine

12. WEBSITE & ADVERTISING: Through our newly enhanced website, on-line directory, and various opportunities to advertise and promote your business, your membership gives you the key to advancing the growth of your business.

13. REFERRAL SERVICE: Frequently, the Chamber receives inquiries from companies looking to do business with local firms. It is our policy to refer these inquiries to businesses who are members of the Chamber of Commerce.

14. MEMBERSHIP REWARDS ITSELF: The Executives and Directors on the Chamber of Commerce (with the exception of the office staff) work on a completely volunteer basis. The reason for their commitment to the Chamber of Commerce is for the betterment of their own business and others in the business community.