The Chetwynd & District Chamber of Commerce is a "volunteer organization" of individuals, businesses and professionals who work together for the common purpose of promoting civic, commercial and industrial progress of our community.
The Chamber is a politically non-partisan association which has been and will continue to be a major factor in promoting and enhancing the social and economic climate in which we all live and work.
Think of the Chamber as a catalyst - a common vehicle through which people from all walks of life work together for the common good of a community because they know a better community means better business conditions and better business conditions make our community a better place to live.
The Chamber works at creating an economic climate at a level where business will risk their resources in hope of making a profit. The Chamber understands that a healthy business community is necessary to produce all the benefits we enjoy and often take for granted.
We believe that with the help of local business and industry, we will succeed in our fundamental goals. Jobs will be provided and the prosperity will be produced to finance the social and cultural attributes that make us proud of Chetwynd.
People like you! Within our membership, you will find a complete cross section of the business, industry, and professionals present in our community. You don't need to be a corporation to have a voice - individuals with no corporate affiliation, sales people, professionals, seniors and students all comprise our membership. Members do come from our major employers but the majority of our members employ less than 15 people.
Put yourself in the picture - you can be a part of it!
Taking Care of Business
- BUSINESS NETWORKING: Chamber luncheons featuring both local and distinguished out-of-town speakers, meetings and cooperative events with other local agencies provide the opportunity to make business contacts and new acquaintances.
- MEMBER DISCOUNTS: The Chamber offers discounts to members on Chamber sponsored events such as the Trade Show and the Business Directory.
- RESOURCE INFORMATION: The Chamber provides access to directories, listings, product information and other reference material including the Internet.
- BUSINESS INFORMATION: The Chamber office provides business information to the public on behalf of it's members.
- GOVERNMENT LOBBY: As members of the BC Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber uses it's voice to lobby the Government on concerns voiced by it's members.
- GROUP INSURANCE PLAN: Small business can optimize the cost of medical, dental, disability and life insurance coverage through the mass purchasing power of the Chamber.
- SHELL FLEET PLAN: Charter members receive a 3% fixed discount on all purchases.
- PREFERRED MASTER CARD/VISA RATES: Preferred TD Visa and Bank of Montreal Master Card rates and electronic deposits.
- WESTEL CHAMBERTEL: Chambertel offers the lowest business rates for long distance calls.
- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Include Purolator Courier and Budget Rental discounts.
NOTE: Applications for all member benefits are available at the Chamber office on Board approval of your application.
- The opportunity for local business to get involved in community and business affairs and have a voice in and for the Chetwynd business community.
- Access to monthly luncheon meetings with guest speakers of interest to our members on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the High Country Inn Dining Room. Meeting notices are faxed in advance to members.
- Tourism Info Centre services providing community information to travelers and people inquiring about our community with Superhost training for yourself and your employees.
- Promotion and advertising of Chetwynd in travel, business and regional publications and in the Business Resource Directory.
- NEW for '99!! A monthly Chamber newsletter will keep members informed of current Chamber issues. Watch for your copy to arrive by mail in the near future.
- NEW for '99!! Members receive a presence on our newly constructed World Wide Web page and assistance/guidance on establishing themselves on the web for their business.
- NEW for '99!! Discounted rates for Internet advertising on e-commerce.bc.ca, a BC Chamber of Commerce approved web site.
- NEW for '99!! Chamberlink and e-mail access are available through your local Chamber for information purposes.
- NEW for '99!! Membership incentives - recruit new members and receive a $10 voucher to be applied against your next year's sponsorship fees.
- NEW for '99!! Time-limited offer of 33% discount on regular booth prices for the 1999 Trade Show.
- NEW for '99!! General office services offered at discounted rates - typing and bulk mailing services; list/membership database management; simple ad, flyer & promotional layouts and distribution; faxing or broadcast faxing to a large number of businesses, copying and more.
- This is the place where I make my money and is the place to spend it.
- My interests are here.
- I believe in transacting my businesses with fellow Chamber members.
- If the community is good enough to live in, it's good enough to shop and do business in.
- I want to see the goods and services I buy.
- Every dollar I spend at home stays at home and works for the development of my community.
- The businesses I deal with stand behind their products and services.
- The businesses I deal with pay their part of taxes here at home.
- The businesses I deal with help support my school, my church and my home.
SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESSBECOME A MEMBER OF THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
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