The Membership Advantage:
Advocacy
Strong representation for the business community organizations. Our board consists of directors from all business sectors. All levels of government are represented on our advisory Government Relations Committee which meets once a month.
Automatic Enrolment
As a Scugog Chamber of Commerce member, you are automatically affiliated with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Two memberships one low cost!
Bell Mobility
Providing our members with valuable discounts on their cell phone plans.
See Bell mobility information sheet: Bell Mobility Chamber of Commerce Price Plans.pdf
Board Room Facilities:
Board Table (seating for 14 – 16 comfortably)
Projector – Laptop compatible
Projector Screen
Wireless Network – please inquire at time of booking
Coffee courtesy of Coffee Cultures
Booking Time Available: Monday – Friday - 8:30am – 4:30
$50.00 / 3 hours or less minimum booking
$10.00 / hour – After 3 hours or more.
All proceeds go to the United Way.
Please book two weeks prior to ensure availability.
Business Directory
A comprehensive listing of member businesses and services. This directory can be found on the Scugog Chamber website at www.scugogchamber.ca and is available to the public. Update your listing for free at anytime by contacting the office.
Business Networking
Promote your business. Meet & evaluate local services and suppliers. Use the power of networking within the Chamber group, helping you to grow your business in a positive direction, drawing from the experience of other local business members.
Business Information and Referrals
Staff at the business centre will direct both local and outside inquiries to your business first.
Business Training Seminars
Stay on top of new market trends and subjects important to owners and managers.
CAA Savings
Scugog Chamber of Commerce announces their participation with The Canadian Automobile Association’s (CAA’s), Corporate Membership Program, whereby you as a Chamber of Commerce Scugog member, can purchase a CAA Membership at a corporate, discounted rate!
Scugog Chamber of Commerce - CAA Complete Details.pdf
Chamber Member AppFrom JE PLUS RV 09.pdf
Central Information Centre
Promotion of tourist oriented business and point of referral to other member businesses.
Communications Alerts
Take advantage of placing yourself on the communications list for up-coming opportunities in Economic Development, Film, tourism areas.
Entrepreneurial Support Group
A place where entrepreneurs of gather with others of similar interests. Let the chamber help direct you to resources to put your plan into action.
e-Newsletter
A bi-weekly e-newsletter free to you, keeping you abreast of current business news and opportunities.
Grand & Toy
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Group Insurance
Medical, Dental and Disability coverage – a special group plan for owners and employees, available to members only. Medical expenses can be turned into tax deductions. Please see the “Group Benefits Overview” for further details.
Contact Hardiman Mount & Associates (Bob Brozina) for details at 1-800-361-6996 or inquire by email to bob@hmainsurance.com
Image and Identity
Members of the Chamber are identified as an active and responsible member of their community with solid roots in the region.
Member News Updates
As part of the weekly e-newsletter, you have the opportunity to let your fellow business members know of your successes and announcements that you wish to share!
Member to Member Discount Program
Fellow Chamber members, offering direct discounts on product and services to other Chamber members and their employees. http://www.scugogchamber.ca/member-discount.php
You can also find member-member discount information in the Member Directory.
Petro Canada Discounts
As a business member of the Scugog Chamber of Commerce, we are pleased to offer your company discounts from Petro Canada. See a full list of Petro Canada Discounts here: Petro Canada Scugog Chamber of Commerce Discount Program.pdf
Please contact your chamber for an application form.
Relationships
Business is far easier, more efficient and more comfortable when conducted with people you know.
Small Business Resource Centre
Our “Small Business Resource on-line Centre” is there to help you navigate hard to find business websites, government sites and business resources. Contact the office for further assistance.
Social
Business owners enjoy the company of fellow business owners. It’s a place to communicate with others who have similar problems, issues and often … solutions.
Special Events
Santa Claus parade and various volunteer opportunities in our local community and region helps advertise and attract customers to our business community.
Tax Advantages
The Chamber’s Group Plan accommodates “Cost Plus” which facilitates the legitimate expensing of medical costs against the members business.
Visa & MasterCard & Interac Discounts*
Special rates are provided by contacting TD Merchant Services - Harold Mann 1-877-340-1198 or harold.mann@td.com to apply for your special merchant discount rate.
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E - COMMERCE
DOES YOUR COMPANY ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS AS A FORM OF PAYMENT ON YOUR WEBSITE?
DID YOU KNOW THE CHAMBER ECOMMERCE RATES ARE THE LOWEST IN THE INDUSTRY?
VISA 2.19% AND MASTERCARD 2.07%
EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER 1, 2008
(HALF THE PRICE OF PAYPAL)
LET US SHOW YOU HOW
Karen Mann Harold Mann
Regional Account Executive Regional Account Executive
TD Merchant Services TD Merchant Services
PH: 1-877-340-1198 PH: 1-877-340-1198
FAX: 1-705-738-4228 FAX: 1-705-738-4228
karen.mann@td.com Harold.Mann@td.com
First Data is the Sales Agent for TD Merchant Services
Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Debit
Website
New updated www.scugogchamber.ca is an easy way to keep informed of local issues and events. This is a place where the world comes to find information on Scugog and its businesses. Each member receives a free online listing.
* In conjunction with the membership advantages from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
It cost you money not to belong!
Together For Business!