WHY SHOULD I JOIN THE CHAMBER?
Simply put, make our voice stronger by joining the chamber.
In an age where every day another pressure group emerges that is dedicated to promoting or defending its own special interests, the Chamber continues to be the ONLY strong voice of business.
The Terrace & District Chamber of Commerce has a long and proud history of community dedication and involvement with the business community—starting with incorporation in the Board of Trade Act back in 1927! Your membership dollars are an INVESTMENT in your community; your involvement works towards making the Chamber an active organization working towards a strong VOICE FOR OUR COMMUNITY.
Benefits of Chamber Membership:
- Business Networking ~ provides the opportunity to make business contacts and make new acquaintances: Chamber Luncheons, Annual General Meetings, Trade Shows, Golf Tournaments, Business Excellence Awards, Seminars and Workshops.
- Distinguished Speakers ~ The Chamber actively recruits high profile business, professional and political leaders to address the membership at luncheons and dinners providing another means of information and education to its members.
- Group Insurance Plan ~ Small business can optimize the cost of insurance coverage through the mass purchasing power of the Chamber
- Benefits ~ Merchants' Visa, MasterCard, Chamber Tel, Teleconferencing, Vehicle Gasoline/Propane/Diesel Discounts, Online Payroll Services, Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, Hotel Discounts, and JobWave... To name a few
- Meetings ~ Meetings, Seminars and Workshops, designed to inform and educate membes in every aspect of business including taxation, new business trends, finance export, economic forecasts, political issues, etc......
- Communication ~ website, newsletters, fax blasts, email blasts to keep you abreast of what is happening in Chamberland.
- Government Relations & Lobby ~ The voice of the business community is represented at local, provincial and federal government levels through the Chamber of Commerce
- Superhost ~ Highly regarded customer service program
- Business After Hours ~ A networking program that individual businesses capitalize on by inviting Chamber members to their business after hours to enjoy refreshments and fellowship
Once you become a member, you may want to become involved with one of our many committees, such as
- Environment & Mining - Tourism & Transportation
- Economic Development - Aboriginal Affairs
- Trade Show - East End Sign
- Forestry - Health
- Education - Shop Local Program
- Business Excellence Awards - Your Key to Quality Service Program
You will meet other members of the business community to share ideas and open valuable venues of communication and contact.
