Member benefits and programs to grow your business.

Maximize your investment in the Chamber through education, marketing and promotion, special offers and discounts.

Member benefits and programs to grow your business.

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Exclusive benefits for membership.

Member Benefits & Services

Networking

It’s not just who you know, it’s who others know. Networking is a powerful tool for successful businesses and is often the reason a business joins the Chamber. We offer networking prior to our annual events including the Chamber Annual General Meeting, Spring Seminar, Celebration of Business Excellence and the Fall Seminar

Marketing and Promotions

Stand out and get noticed in your community. As a Chamber Member you receive the following marketing and promotions as a benefit of membership:

  • Chamber members receive an enhanced listing in the online directory at www.trenthillschamber.ca. Businesses have the option of updating their own listing online with photos, videos, and links or contacting Chamber staff to make updates.
  • Included in the membership fee is an introductory feature profile in the Chamber digital newsletter.
  • Business referrals for potential new customers or clients.
  • Members-only business card and display brochure in the Chamber office.
  • Social media services include an annual feature profile on the Chamber Facebook page and promotion in the Buy Smart Buy Local Group. Chamber staff interact with member business pages and provide support for getting started with social media.
  • Discounted advertising rate for members on the Chamber Ad Channel located in the ServiceOntario office.
  • Sponsorship and promotional opportunities for events and seminars.
  • Open House and/or Grand Opening announcements through membership communications.

Discounted or Exclusive Programs

A benefit of membership is access to Member discounts, special offers, and exclusive programs.

      • Member to Member (M2M) Program is your gateway to terrific local discounts and special rates. All Chamber member companies and employees save on a variety of products and services, including website design and hosting, facility rentals, heating and cooling, business supplies and more. The M2M program is designed to give Trent Hills Chamber members and their staff exclusive benefits by doing business with their fellow members.
      • Elavon offers a powerful suite of payment solutions and flexible partner programs to help empower your success and accelerate your revenue growth. They provide next-day funding so you can better manage cash flow and business operations. Are you ready to get started? Connect with Elavon by filling out the form or call 1-844.935.3621 to learn about the options available to meet your unique business needs and take advantage of the members-only discounted pricing.
      • Chamber Plan LogoChambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan: More than 30,000 small to medium-sized businesses choose the Chambers Plan to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits, including Health and Dental insurance, making it Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small businesses. As a not-for-profit program—all surpluses stay in the Plan and help lower premiums. For more information, Chamber representative Brian D. Bulger at 705-741-1400.
      • HR Covered: HR Covered is the largest Canadian-owned HR provider in the country and can help your small business or not-for-profit navigate the journey of HR compliance.
        Chamber members have complimentary access to over 1,000 documents, including HR policies, letters, and forms for all jurisdictions in Canada.
      • Freightcom LogoFreightcom: Introducing the Chambers Shipping Program! In partnership with Freightcom Inc. the Canadian Chamber of Commerce is launching this initiative to help local businesses optimize their shipping process & save more on shipping costs. By signing up with your Chamber member discount code, you can take advantage of Freightcom’s innovative shipping platform and gain access to discounted shipping rates from a variety of trusted carriers.
      • Constant Contact provides online software that allows you to create effective email marketing and other online marketing campaigns to meet your business goals. Start your FREE trial today! Members save up to 25% when you prepay for the year.
      • Fiserv / First Data Merchant Services: Fiserv / First Data provides exclusive member payment processing rates, and terminals and solutions to help businesses be more competitive. Benefit from preferred rates on electronic payment processing services including credit, debit, online payments, mobile commerce, cheque guarantee, and gift cards. Start using the Clover Device along with Ecwid to incorporate an E-Commerce platform to your website.
      • Esso Fuel Discount: Delivered through Esso, this program saves drivers 3.5 cents per litre off the posted pump price at any Esso-branded service station. Chamber of commerce member businesses can now access discounted rates for their business and employees’ personal use. Businesses and employees can save money as there is no minimum fuel purchase.
      • Grand & Toy provides provide businesses with easy and convenient ways to purchase products and solutions. With the Chamber’s purchasing power, members save on average up to 25% off competitor pricing, have access to fantastic paper prices, and receive preferred pricing on select categories including office supplies, coffee and tech accessories.
      • Chamber Insurance Program: Insurance Services, including business, group home/auto/travel and Directors and Officers Liability insurance 
      • Park’N Fly: Reserve and save on airport parking with discounts of up to 40% when parking at Park’N Fly’s valet or self-park locations across seven Canadian cities: Toronto, Ottawa, Vancouver, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Montreal, and Halifax. 
      • Purolator knows businesses are always looking for ways to save on costs and serve customers better. To assist with this, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce has negotiated group shipping discounts starting at 25% with Purolator for members. Get reliable, professional courier services for less.
      • Barter Pay is an organized bartering platform that helps businesses across Canada get the things they need without having to use money. Instead, they can pay for those things using their own goods & services! 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.
      • Rogers LogoRogers introductory offer provides mobile plans with unlimited data to share among team members and a free subscription for Microsoft 365 at a single price. Find out full details and complete the form to get started on saving money.

     

 
 

Get Connected

Keeping members informed about Chamber activities and events, advocacy efforts, and what’s new and happening in the business community is key to our communications plan.

  • Member Communications: Members are kept informed through digital newsletters and updates about what’s new and happening at the Chamber, advocacy efforts, member profiles, messages from the Chair of the Board, and upcoming events.
  • Member Surveys: Members have the opportunity to participate in surveys conducted by the Government Relations and Advocacy Committee and the Ontario Chamber of Commerce to gather valuable feedback from the business community.

Chamber Events

  • Seminars and Workshops Through various partnerships, the Chamber provides workshops and seminars offering a variety of topics that focus on the special needs of small business members.
  • Member Orientation: Chamber staff provide individual orientation sessions for members to learn about the benefits, services and programs available. The purpose of these orientation sessions is to maximize the benefits of membership.
  • Celebration of Business Excellence: This event recognizes the business achievements of organizations and businesses in Trent Hills. Nominations open in mid-February and the nominees and recipients are recognized at an Awards Ceremony on the fourth Saturday in April.