Benefits

102.9FM The New Classical

For NEW Members Collingwood Chamber MEMBERS

Classical 102.9 FM
Welcome New Chamber Members!
New Business Bundle: Purchase 21  x 30 second spots @$25 per spot = $525 net per week, receive the next 21 spots no charge (3 spots per day x 2 weeks). 
Includes a 7 x 60 second spotlight story to feature your business.  These spotlights are uniquely produced by Kelly Gale - Classical FM’s renowned Broadcast Specialist!
Total exposure 2-3 weeks, campaign value $1760, your investment $525

Contact: Susan Holden – Media Advisor

Email: s.holden@Classical1029fm.com

Phone: 705-444-9102

http://www.classical1029fm.com

95.1 The PeakFM - * Talk of the Town" with JOHN EATON

For NEW Members Collingwood Chamber MEMBERS

An exclusive opportunity to market your business directly to our audience. The Peak FM’s John Eaton will be your host and guide you through a “live” interview showcasing your business! Here is Your opportunity to be part of “Talk of the Town Morning Show” with John Eaton 
Interview is valued at $355.00, yours for "FREE" as a "NEW" Collingwood Chamber Member Please call John at 705-446-9510 ex 214 to book interview time.

Contact: John Eaton

Phone: (705) 446-9510

http://www.thepeakfm.com

97.7 MAX FM

For NEW Members Collingwood Chamber MEMBERS

We want to put your local business in the spotlight!!

Reach thousands of listeners in our broadcast area and tell them all about your LOCAL business and the importance of supporting businesses in our local
communities.

Here’s your chance to highlight your business with a “feature week” and follow up the week after on 97.7 MAX FM in addition to our website.

Features:
· 21 X 30 second commercials during your Business Spotlight week (3 per day for 7 days)
· 15 X 30 second commercials the week following (3 per day for 5 days)
· 10 X 10 second Business Spotlight promo splitters during your spotlight week – “This hour in association with…”
· Your logo on www.977maxfm with a web link to your website for 30 days

Ads run in prime time from 6 a.m. until 8 p.m. Monday – Sunday.
All ads are professionally produced by 97.7 MAX FM. Clients must provide artwork for the website.

Value of 1380.00 for an investment in your business of just $540.00 plus HST

Contact: Tara Orme Latreille

Email: torme@bayshorebroadcasting.ca

Phone: 705.441.1730

http://www.bayshorebroadcasting.ca

After Fives

Contact: Trish Irwin

Email: info@collingwoodchamber.com

Phone: 705-445-0221

Avis Car Rentals

Contact: Avis Travel Consultant

Phone: 1-800-879-2847

http://www.avis.com

Chamber Merchant Services

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry, have partnered to bring you exclusive benefits to help grow your business.
Together we are ready to help you with preferred pricing and products tailored to suit your needs.
Full Suite of Products

• Ecommerce
• Wired & Wireless Terminals
• First Data Mobile PayTM
• Gift Cards Solutions
• TeleCheck® Electronic Cheque Acceptance

Email: chambermember@firstdata.com

Phone: 1-888-265-4117

 First Data.pdf (1.56 MB)

Chamber of Commerce Business Assistance Service

Business Assistance Service (BAS)

Did you know about our free Business Assistance Service (BAS)?
Most small businesses do not have access to HR resources which could help them deal with unexpected problems which can arise. The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan Business Assistance Service is designed with this in mind. The BAS is a confidential service offered to all enrolled firms and employees for free through their Chamber Plan. For business owners the service can provide up to 6 hours (combined) of free management services such as legal, accounting and specialized human resources advice per calendar year.
For employess the service provides a confidential referal with up to 12 hours of conselling per insured employee per calendar year for work related problems, dependancy problems, marital and family problems and personal problems.
The Business Assistance Service is free so the employer will incur no out of pocket expenses and they are not required to submit any claim forms.

Phone: 1 877 922 8464

 BusinessAssistance Service.pdf0.pdf (561 KB)

Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan - Health & Dental Plans

Health & Dental Plans

Offers a comprehensive employee benefits program that is affordable for both individually run businesses and large companies.ie: life, disability, extended health care, dental, vision and prescription drug packages. You can tailor the plan that works for you.

Contact: Dana R. Osburn or Erin Fordham

Phone: 1-888-942-2396

 Chambers Guide to chamber plans.pdf (384 KB)

http://www.chamberplan.ca

Choice Hotels

Corporate discounts with the country's largest lodging chain with more than 230 locations coast to coast.

Electronic Newsflashes

Learn about Chamber events, business news, trends and opportunities. Advertising opportunities are available at very reasonable rates.

Contact: Trish Irwin

Email: info@collingwoodchamber.com

Phone: 705-445-0221

Esso

Save 3.5 cents per litre fuel discount

Save 3.5 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price.

Whether you have a small sales force or a large fleet of service vehicles, the Esso Business Card Program gives you exceptional fuel savings, powerful and easy-to-use fuel management tools and broad acceptance at nearly 1,800 Esso stations in Canada.

Remember Chamber Members can now offer this discount to their employees. So the employee can use the card for personal use and is responsible for paying the bills (not the business owner).

Contact: Tim Jones - Regional Sales Manager

Email: timothy.jones@wexinc.com

Phone: 416.806.8465

 Esso Application Eng.pdf (412 KB)

https://www.essobusinesscards.ca/chamber

Events

Hard work deserves some relaxation. Honoring the best in business at our Annual Business Excellence Night - held in May. Power Lunches - held every 2 months. Yearly "Coffee with the Mayor and Council" and our Annual Spring Market - held in May. Call the Chamber for more details on how to get involved.

Contact: Trish Irwin

Email: info@collingwoodchamber.com

Phone: 705-445-0221

First Data

Accept Credit & Debit Cards with First Data

Let First Data show you what simple, affordable, transparent pricing looks like.
 

If First Data cannot beat your current processing fees, you will earn a $1,000 Mastercard gift card.

With First Data, you'll receive simplified, easy to understand pricing for your point of sale payments with:

- No hidden fees
- No additional "non-qualified" premiums
- No PCI charges
- No batch close fees

We offer a complete range of credit and debit card solutions, next day deposits, as well as 24/7 customer service, and on-site support.  Our various systems and solutions are tailored to your individual business needs, and designed to simplify how your business operates.

Email: chambermember@firstdata.com

Phone: 1-888-265-4117

http://www.chambermerchantservices.ca

Government Relations and Municipal Relations

JOHNSON INC. - Travel Insurance

MEDOC Travel Insurance

Enjoy the benefits of affordable all-inclusive coverage you can trust. With Johnson MEDOC Travel Insurance, you have access to coverage regardless of your age or health status.

• Choice of Single Trip or Annual Plans
• Up to $5,000,000 Emergency Medical Coverage
• Trip Cancellation/Interruption and much more.

Some conditions apply.

Phone: 866-606-3362

http://www.johnson.ca/medoc

JOHNSON INC. Group Insurance

Home and Auto Insurance Discounted

Group Insurance: Discounted Home and Auto Packages. Johnson Inc. specializes in home and auto insurance for members of preferred associations like the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a specially-designed home and auto insurance plan for Association members.

Phone: 1 877 674 4040

http://www.johnson.ca/group

Liaison with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce

Being a part of the largest and most powerful business lobby group in the country gives you a voice in provincial and national issues that directly affect your livelihood.

Phone: 705-445-0221

Member 2 Member Discounts

Members incentive program

Collingwood Chamber of Commerce is happy promote an initiative aimed at strengthening our Chamber network and to promote our member businesses.
We are strong advocates of doing business with other Collingwood Chamber of Commerce members and to promote shopping local.
Be sure to take advantage of this great program - your business & staff can benefit from the discounts and savings offered by other Collingwood Chamber members, and it's a great way to promote your business! Be sure to get signed up for this members only program.
Ask if a company you are doing business with is a Collingwood Chamber of Commerce member and whether they offer Chamber Member 2 Member discounts.
We encourage your business to offer a Member 2 Member Discount.
Contact the Chamber office to offer your own Member 2 Member Discount by calling 705-445-0221 or click on the application link!

For Member Businesses Currently Offering Discounts to Other Collingwood Chamber of Commerce Members please visit the Member 2 Member tab at the top of the page.

Contact: Chamber Office

Phone: 705-445-0221

 M2M application.pdf (166 KB)

Membership Decal

Mystery Shopping

Provides our members with an affordable opportunity to assess how your level of customer service ranks. For more information visit below link

http://www.chamber-mysteryshop.com

Newspaper Advertisement in Local Newspaper - Free One-time

For NEW Members

The Connection Newspaper will run a free of charge, introductory advertisement (business card size) announcing your business has joined the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce. Valued at approx $200 - $250.

For the Collingwood Connection contact: Wendy Shrek 705-444-1875

Contact: Chamber Office

Phone: 705-445-0221

Simpson & Co. Insurance Brokers

Individual Health & Dental Plans

“Simpson & Co. Insurance Brokers” are proud to present a “Health and Dental Plan” for the employees of business owners (and principles) who are members of the “Collingwood Chamber of Commerce”.
You know that your provincial health insurance plan doesn’t fully cover many everyday medical expenses like dental services, prescription drugs, prescription eyewear, and more. You also know that if an accident or illness were to occur, the additional healthcare expenses could leave you financially vulnerable. Fortunately, you can take advantage of the affordable, comprehensive coverage offered by The Association Health & Dental Plan. With eight levels of protection to choose from, you’ll pay only for the coverage you need.
The Association Health & Dental Plan offers coverage for:

• Prescription Drugs
• Accidental Dental Care
• Dental Care
• Medical Equipment
• Combined Prescription and Supplies Drug and Dental Care
• Hearing Aids
• Homecare and Nursing
• Survivor Benefit
• Vision Care And much more!

Contact: Len Weatherall

Phone: 705-445-8966

Simpson & Co. Insurance Brokers.

Group Home / Auto Insurance

Simpson & Co. Insurance Brokers o/b Secure Insurance Solutions Group Inc. is offering exclusive home & auto group buying power to Chamber members. Save on your insurance premiums plus your Group Discount! Ask for a Collingwood Chamber Member quote by contacting us at below numbers

Email: sales@secureinsurance.ca

Phone: 705-445-8966

http://www.secureinsurance.ca

The Chamber Provides a Space

Every member has an opportunity to display their own business cards and brochures in the Chamber office.

Phone: 705-445-0221

Visitor Information and Relocation Information

Phone: 705-445-0221

Web Site

Phone: 705-445-0221