Benefits
The Collingwood Chamber of Commerce offers some OUTSTANDING benefits/discounts to its members, including:
95.1 The PeakFM - * Talk of the Town" with JOHN EATON and MELANIE CASE
For NEW Members Collingwood Chamber MEMBERS
95.1 The Peak – Talk of the Town – Live Interview with John Eaton and Melanie Case. The Peak is the heritage station of South Georgian Bay since 1965. If you want to know what’s happening in our area, this is the station to tune into. Here’s an exclusive opportunity to introduce your business to our loyal listeners. John & Melanie will be your hosts and guide you through a ‘live’ interview to introduce you and your business to South Georgian Bay. The interview is valued at $500 and as a new chamber member, it’s free. Please contact John to book – jeaton@thepeakfm.com or call 705-446-9510.
Contact: John Eaton
Email: jeaton@thepeakfm.com
Phone: (705) 446-9510
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
After Fives
The Chamber holds a major networking event on the Third Thursday of EVERY month. After Fives have approximately 20 - 100 attendees. This is a wonderful opportunity to promote your organization and network with leaders in the business community. Chamber Members host After Fives to showcase their company in their own unique setting.Contact: Trish Irwin
Email: tirwin@collingwoodchamber.com
Phone: 705-445-0221
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: Rob Dell
Email: rob@altavistaplanning.com
Phone: 705-327-0313
Chambers Guide to chamber plans.pdf (384 KB)
Electronic Newsflashes
Learn about Chamber events, business news, trends and opportunities. Advertising opportunities are available at very reasonable rates.
Contact: Trish Irwin
Email: tirwin@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)
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: tirwin@collingwoodchamber.com
Phone: 705-445-0221
Government Relations and Municipal Relations
Make recommendations on issues directly affecting you and your business community.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
To display proudly in your place of business, showing your involvement and support of the Collingwood Chamber of Commerce.NFP - Group Home / Auto Insurance
Group Home / Auto Insurance
NFP 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
Contact: Len Weatherall
Email: len.weatherall@nfp.com
Phone: 705-445-8966
ROGERS PREFERRED PROGRAM
ROGERS BEYOND WIRELESS
Email: getrpp@beyondwireless.ca
Phone: 1-855-432-7771
Collingwood Chamber welcome.pdf (145 KB)
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
The Chamber of Commerce is globally recognized as the first point of contact for people planning on visiting or relocating to a community. Our staff will refer any business, relocation or visitor inquiries to our members only.Phone: 705-445-0221
Web Site
Collingwood Chamber of Commerce powerful web site has member only contact information that provides potential customers with the information to contact your business. For more information contact the Chamber office.Phone: 705-445-0221
Upcoming Chamber Events
The Furball
Sat. Oct. 19, 2024 5:00pm - 11:00pm
Strategic Philanthropy
Tue. Oct. 29, 2024 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upcoming After 5's
After 5 - Max97.7 FM
Thu. Oct. 17, 2024 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Georgian Bay Cabinetry
Thu. Nov. 21, 2024 5:00pm - 6:15pm
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