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BENEFITS of Membership
The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce can be viewed as your business partner. Your membership supports local businesses and organizations, promotes tourism to the area, brings innovation and best business practices to our doorstep and seeks out cutting edge opportunities to expand and move forward.
Your membership is significant - it builds over time. The more actively you participate in the Chamber and take advantage of the benefits, the more you will see the inherent value. In many cases, membership pays for itself through the discounts and other benefits available.
Benefits of Membership:
- Marketing support - Social media, newsletters, website, etc.
- Networking and professional development sessions
- Promotion at Tourist Info Centre & Service Ontario
- Be the first to know about business programs and funding
- Inclusion in local business directories and the Explore Bobcaygeon tourism book
- Business service discounts
- Recognition as part of the local business community
The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Ontario Chambers of Commerce. You have access to the programs and benefits offered by this organization. You are also a part of an influential network of over 60,000 businesses, from all corners of the province. Your membership gives your business a competitive edge by allowing you to develop new professional relationships, access information and tools to help grow your business, and ensure your views are heard by government.
Find out more about this organization:
- Ontario Chamber of Commerce: https://occ.ca/
AFFINITY BENEFIT PROGRAMS
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| Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: Participate in group health and life insurance packages that are normally reserved for large firms, and at small businesses rates. Please contact Kyle Brewer at: 705-457-5349 x 203 or visit www.chamberplan.ca To see some of the benefits that this program can offer to you, click this link to watch a quick video all about what this plan can offer your business. To hear what all Kyle Brewer has to say about this program head here! Head to our YouTube Channel to find all of our videos about the Chamber Plan group insurance plan at this link |
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| HR Covered Inc. is a team of passionate HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and cover all avenues at a fraction of the cost. Backed by the extensive experience of certified and qualified HR leaders, HR Covered is the most-sought after HR Solution in the country. The Chamber's newest affinity program with HR Covered includes several human resource offerings at no-charge, including:
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| Elavon is the innovative, secure, and global partner for your payment processing needs, whether you do business online, mobile, or in-person. Elavon offers flexible payment solutions structured to give you the opportunity for greater growth and profitability. We provide some of the fastest funding in the industry, so you can better manage cash flow and your business operations. Not only that, members who take advantage of Elavon’s payment solutions will receive our preferred pricing. Our program benefits all Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade members. No matter your industry, Elavon offers payments solutions that can help you streamline your operations and take your business to the next level. Businesses of every size and industry can benefit from this program. Whether your business needs a simple way or a sophisticated solution to accept payments, we can help you find the right tool so you can focus on running your business. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade to learn about the options available to meet your unique business needs and take advantage of your members-only discounted pricing. |
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| As a member you have access to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce's Chamber Business Services program. It is a one-stop-shop of programs and services designed to help our members’ businesses grow and thrive! The Business Concierge Service does the research to find the best solutions to your most pressing business needs. by email at cbs@chamber.ca or by phone at 416.868.6415 (3251). The CBS programs and services include:
To take advantage of great discounts through the Chambers Shipping Program (Freightcom), download the information sheet and sign up code here. |
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| Grand & Toy Save up to 25% off competitor pricing on everyday office supplies and workplace solutions, and over 30% on paper. Sign up here. |
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| Purolator: Receive preferential pricing with discounts ranging from 25%-45% on Purolator Express and Purolator Ground suite of courier services. Sign up here. |
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| Barter Pay: Now, you as a business owner, can acquire some of the things you need and pay by issuing your own goods and services to the network and keeping your hard-earned cash in the bank. Find out more here. |
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Explore Bobcaygeon Guide
As a member, your business will be automatically listed in the Explore Bobcaygeon guide.* Members also receive a 5% discount on the purchase of all advertisement space in the guide.
Explore Bobcaygeon features business profiles, area events and a directory. There are 20,000 copies distributed annually.
The 2024 Explore Magazine for Bobcaygeon can be found here.
* Be sure that your membership is in good standing to be featured.
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