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Group
Insurance
You have the opportunity to participate in group
health and life insurance packages that are available for small businesses
at rates normally reserved for large firms - providing a direct
cost-saving measure for your business through the National Chamber of
Commerce program. Please contact The Benefits Coach at 1-705-457-1052,
email solutions@thebenefitscoach.com
or visit www.chambers.ca
Business
Awards
The Awards of Excellence held at our annual Spring Fling Banquet &
Auction is the highlight of the Chamber year. The Business Leader of
the Year, Citizen of the Year and businesses are recognized for their
outstanding achievement are honoured by the Chamber and their business
peers at the annual gala event.
Events
Recognizing
the importance of local events and community spirit, the Chamber of
Commerce is involved in local events and is responsible for the annual
Bobcayeon Cruisefest Antique, Classic and Custom Car Show. In conjunction
with the Kawartha Settlers' Village, a very successful Spring Fling
Banquet & Auction is our largest fundraiser and proves to be a great
social evening to start off our busy tourist season.
Web
sites
www.bobcaygeon.org is the web site of the Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber
of Commerce, with approximately 80,000 visitors each year. Information
on upcoming events and Chamber issues are featured, as well as membership
listings alphabetically and by category. Your business information is
included with your membership. We also provide a link to your email
address and web site and we will add one photo or logo that you provide
to us.
Networking
Make new business contacts to ensure the growth and profitability of
your business. Seminars are held to educate Chamber members on government
issues and new products or services that can be a benefit to your business.
Some of our excellent networking opportunities are the annual Boat Cruise,
Spring Fling and Small Business Week Luncheon.
Chamber
Update
The Chamber Update Newsletter is sent out approximately every two weeks
via fax, email or regular mail. We welcome our new members and keep
you up to date on Chamber events and issues that are important to your
business. There is an advertising opportunity with the newsletter at
a per issue cost of $25.00 plus GST. This provides you with direct contact
with over 170 businesses in the Bobcaygeon area. We also publish the
Bobcaygeon Bulletin several times a year, which is a full colour update
that goes to all businesses in Bobcaygeon.
Discount
Programs
TD Merchant Services
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and TD Merchant Services have enjoyed
a long-standing relationship in offering preferred Visa, Mastercard
and Interac Direct Payment rates to members of the local Chambers
of Commerce across Canada. You can take advantage and save hundreds,
often thousands each year when you switch to TD Merchant Services whether
you are in retail, commercial or Internet sales. You can also save time,
money and increase customer satisfaction by processing via your high
speed IP connection. Call Harold Mann at 705-731-7917 or email harold.mann@firstdata.com
for a free, no obligation evaluation and start saving today!
Affiliations
The Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce is a proud member in good
standing with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. This affiliation allows
our members to access VISA and Mastercard discount deposit rates as
well as cost-saving Group Insurance.
Membership
has its Advantages
The distinctive membership plaque that
hangs in your place of business serves as a signal that you are involved
in the community and anxious to succeed in your field. Take advantage of
the member benefits that are provided to Chamber of Commerce
members.
Our
Mission
The Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce is committed to providing
leadership, support and communication for a healthy business community
to ensure a high quality of life for all. The Chamber is the busiest
service provider in our community, with responsibilities that involve
events, business sector representations, provincial government and licensing
and tourism related information. It operates all three main functions,
ie, business contact, tourist information and Ministry of Transportation
licensing from one central location beside Lock 32.
The Bobcaygeon
& Area Chamber of Commerce provides support by:
- Providing information and
resources to new and existing businesses
- Offering service benefits
to members of the Chamber of Commerce
- Coordination education and
networking opportunities for businesses
- Advocating on behalf of
the local business community
- Promotion of local
businesses to residents and visitors
- Partnering with other
groups and organization to work together on joint initiatives
- Recognizing leaders in the
local business community
The Ontario Chamber
of Commerce
Membership in the Bobcaygeon & Area Chamber of Commerce includes
your business as a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Founded
in 1911, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce represents businesses province-wide,
encouraging economic growth and providing group services for its members.
The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is also the leading organization representing
the interests of business to the provincial and federal governments.
If you'd like to become a
member, contact Larry at the Chamber Office (705)738-2202.
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