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ABOUT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

21 Canal Street East
P.O. Box 388, Bobcaygeon, ON, K0M 1A0
Telephone: (705) 738-2202,  Toll Free: 1-800-318-6173 Fax: (705) 738-1534,   e-mail:chamber@bobcaygeon.org

Our hours of operation are:
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
and Saturdays 9:00 am to noon

Click here to view our 2007-2008 Board of Directors

Why, small business owner, should you join the Chamber?
You'd be surprised at the advantages!

Membership Benefits

With almost 200 business, service sector and associate members, one full time and two part time employees, two summer students, one volunteer and eighteen Directors, the Bobcaygeon and Area Chamber of Commerce provides business members and the community at large with the most comprehensive range of services from a convenient location next to the locks in downtown Bobcaygeon.

Business Referrals
As a member, your brochures and/or business cards are displayed in the Chamber of Commerce Tourist & Business Information office at 21 Canal Street, and our members are referred when consumers, business people and tourists are looking for good and services. Estimated exposure to trades, visitors and residents is approximately 12-15,000 per annum.

Business Directories and Publications
As a member, you will be listed in the Explore Bobcaygeon Travel Guide/Business Directory, published in February/March, lists your information, designed with the tourist in mind. This publication features business profiles, area events as well as the membership directory.

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.

Note: Yearly membership fee is $125.00 plus GST, which includes
membership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce.

If you join part way through the year, please view the chart below for pricing.

  Amount OCC* GST Total
October - January $115.00 $10.00 $7.50 $132.50
February - April $90.00 $10.00 $6.00 $106.00
May- July $60.00 $10.00 $4.20 $74.20
August - September Please Inquire At Office

*Ontario Chamber of Commerce

If you wish to be included in the Explore Bobcaygeon booklet, your membership must be paid by November 30th.

Search Members Alphabetically or Search Members Index

If you'd like more information in becoming a member, contact our Chamber office.
(705) 738-2202


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