Member Benefits

Canadian Chamber Group Health Plan

Group health benefits are available for Chamber member firms as small as one employee. The plan offers stable annual premium rates and the flexibility to tailor a program to match your company's needs. Excellent service is provided with local representation through Connolly Financial Group. The Canadian Chamber Plan is administered by Johnston Group Inc., named one of the 50 Best Managed Companies in Canada in 2001, 2002, and 2003.

Contact Shayne Connolly, Vice President of Connolly Financial Group at (902) 892-3779 or by email shayne@connollygroup.ca or contact Derek Rose, Associate Advisor at Connolly Financial Group (902) 894-7788 or by email at derek@connollygroup.ca for information on the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.

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Merchant Discount Rates

Special low rates offered exclusively for Chamber members through TD Merchant Services
1.68% on Visa credits with electronic deposits
1.79% on MasterCard credit receipts with electronic deposits
$0.09 on Interac Direct Payment receipts with electronic deposits

Download the TD Merchants Flyer!

Esso Direct Driver Billing Program - Even Better Rates!

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Imperial Oil are pleased to offer all Chamber members:

3 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-branded service stations.

Detailed monthly invoice
Largest retail network across Canada
Largest car-wash network in Canada.

Download the application form

Download the Esso 3 cents/litre discount flyer

Chamber Business Bi-Monthly Newsletter

Every member of the Chamber receives our bi-monthly newsletter, Chamber Business, keeping the membership informed of upcoming Chamber events and the advocacy issues the Chamber is working on.

New members have the opportunity to submit a 75-word description of their business and a photo or logo for publication in the newsletter at no charge.

Member's news items (up to 125 words) are featured at no charge subject to space availability.

Advertising Opportunities Exclusive to Chamber members

Advertising in the Chamber newsletter reaches a well-qualified business audience. Ads can be purchased on a per issue basis or through an annual contract.

Advertising flyers are a great way to reach the membership. Flyers are mailed monthly as a newsletter insert or as a separate mailing.

Advertising opportunities are also available in the Chamber Directory and on our website.

Download the Marketing Opportunities Flyer!

Chamber Website

Members are listed and given a 75-word business description on Chamber's website at no charge and Members can be searched by name and/or category.

Member's news items may be posted at no charge .

Member events and Chamber news items are updated regularly.

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Chamber Membership Directory

Chamber members receive up to three complimentary listings in this key business resource.

Members receive a copy of the annual directory via directy mail.

Get your complimentary copy when you join!

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FREE Guardian Announcement

New members will be included in a Chamber advertisement within the Guardian highlighting our newest members to the community.

FREE Radio Advertisement

Experience the power of radio advertising with a complimentary 30-second radio ad campaign on CFCY, Magic 93 and SPUD FM.

Communications Benefit

Technology continues to change the way we do business in very dramatic ways. There are more ways to communicate than every before and it can be challenging to identify the solution that is right for your business. Stay connected with your customers with our special Small Business Communications Package designed specifically for Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce members.

One-Year FREE Subscription to Progress Magazine

As a valued member of the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce who is associated with Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce, you qualify to receive a FREE one-year subscription to Progress Magazine. Join the thousands of business leaders who rely on Progress to keep them on top of issues affecting growth in Atlantic Canada. This will become part of your "must-read" material. To guarantee you start to receive your FREE subscription right away, take a few moments and fill out the request form below and fax to Progress Magazine.

Download the FREE Progress Magazine Request Form!

Fitness Benefit

Improve the efficiency in your business by investing in your biggest assets - your employees! Encourage your employees to live a healthy lifestyle with the new Chamber Fitness Benefit. Reduce health-related absences, improve productivity and recruit & retain quality employees by offering an attractive compensation package complete with a Health & Fitness Plan.

Many Chamber member health & fitness facilities are now offering enticing offers to Chamber members and employees.

Download the 2009 Chamber Fitness Benefit Flyer!

Sponsorship Opportunities exclusive to Chamber members only

A variety of sponsorship opportunities exist including the Annual Golf Tournament, the Annual Dinner, and other special events.

Download the 2008 Sponsorship Opportunities

Event Discounts

Members receive a discounted price to Chamber events including business breakfasts, luncheons, dinners, and seminars compared to non-members. Many member events including the monthly Chamber Business mixers are free of charge.

Chamber Event Calendar

Credibility

The Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce has been in operation since 1887. When you display your membership decal, consumers recognize that your business is part of a credible organization.

Making Exporting Easier: Carnets & Certificates of Origin

Chambers of Commerce is recognized around the world. Carnets and certificates of origin are issued to facilitate the movement of goods to other countries.

Networking

Increased contacts means increased business for you, grow your network by attending the Chamber's monthly Business Mixer and other events.

Volunteer to serve on a Chamber Committee or Task Force. Get involved!

Education

The Chamber offers cost effective seminars, workshops, free Lunch & Learn sessions, ProfitLearn seminars, and guest speakers of interest to the business community.

Check out upcoming professional development opportunities online or send us and e-mail to tell us what topics you are interested in and the preferred time for our training programs.

Advocacy

A key role for the Greater Charlottetown Area Chamber of Commerce is to represent the views of the business community on topics including federal, provincial, and municipal budgets, economic issues, legislation, infrastructure, etc.

For more information on Chamber Member Benefits or to become a Chamber Member contact us.