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Member
Benefits
Almost
700 businesses and organizations in our communities recognize the value of
these services and support them through their Membership investment.
Networking:
Providing opportunities for our Members to create awareness,
to source and stimulate new business through "Business After 5"
and similar events.
Membership Benefit Programs
Businesses and organizations that are Chamber Members have access to
a growing number of discount and benefit programs. In many cases, Chamber
benefits extend to all employees and members of the their immediate
families. The Chamber’s Member Services Co-ordinator can provide details
on all programs at mail@stthomaschamber.on.ca
Programs
available today are:
Group Health/Dental/Life/Disability
Insurance
Esso Gasoline Discount
Personal/Family Home & Auto
Insurance
Bell Mobility cellular & wireless
products
Merchant credit/debit card processing discounts
Personal/Family Health & Fitness Club memberships
Economic
Development
We provide information and develop marketing programs that encourage
individuals, groups or businesses to consider residential and commercial
investment in our communities. Maps, brochures, labour/market data,
community profiles, directories, and other documents to assist anyone
considering moving or investing in our area.
Advocacy
Promoting the contributions and importance of the business sector to
our economy. Making the views of business known to governments,
legislators, the media and the public. Encouraging plans and policies that
will enhance the positive growth of business in our communities.
Community Information Services
We maintain a complete directory and several specialty directories of
the hundreds of community services available to our residents. We process
more than 1,200 inquiries every month, a large percentage are from
residents seeking assistance in locating
community and social services.
The Consumer-to-Business Link
We provide referrals and recommended sources for products and services
to customers on behalf of our Member businesses. This can be particularly
helpful to a new business whose identity has yet to be clearly established
in the community. We also provide mediation services for customers seeking
satisfaction from Member businesses and organizations.
Business
Information Services
Keeping our Members abreast of changes affecting the welfare of their
business. Everything from government legislation to demographic trends;
from marketing to new business opportunities.
Special Events
The opportunity for fellowship with associates and colleagues provided by
annual events such as the Chamber Golf Day, Free Enterprise Awards, Comedy
Auction, Corporate Challenge and Small Business Christmas Party
For more details, follow these links: What We Are, Outline of
Services and Membership Rates
For a Membership Kit, please Contact
Us Here
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