Scugog Chamber of Commerce 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 Enrollment
As a Scugog Chamber of Commerce member, you are automatically affiliated with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Two memberships one low cost!
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 any time by logging into your account or 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. See our events section for a list of all up-coming networking topics and locations!
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.
Central Information Centre
Home of the Scugog Tourism 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 weekly e-newsletter free to you, keeping you abreast of current business news and opportunities.
Expert Advice
— from the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in-house Trade Commissioner provided at no cost by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
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.
BarterPay
Wouldn’t it be great to get the things you need without using money? BarterPay® is an organized bartering platform that helps businesses across Canada get the things they need without having to use money. Instead, they can pay for those things using their own goods and services! Now, you as a business owner, can acquire some of the things you need and pay by issuing your own goods and services to the network and keeping your hard-earned cash in the bank.
Contact: john.porter@barterpay.ca
CAA Savings
CAA Corporate Membership offers companies a rich, robust rewards program, plus CAA’s trusted roadside assistance for their employees. Corporate Members enjoy exclusive benefits and savings. You can purchase a CAA Membership at a corporate, discounted rate! You can contact CAA seven days a week, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Esso and Mobile Business Fleet Card Program
Discounts on fuel of .06 cents per litre for 6 months, and then .035 centres per litre, plus 10% on Mr. Lube oil changes. Two levels of service – Business Card and Premier Plus Business Card.
Contact: robert.guaiani@wexinc.com
Grand and Toy
Take advantage of the purchasing power the Chamber Network offers! Save up to 25% off competitor pricing on everyday office supplies and workplace solutions, and over 30% on paper.
Contact: cameronackerblade@grandandtoy.com
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 Bocking & Grieve Group Limited – Peter Bocking for details at 1-800-971-2295 or inquire by email to: peter@bggroup.ca
Purolator Shipping Services
Receive preferential pricing with discounts ranging from 25%-45% on Purolator Express and Purolator Ground suite of courier services.
Contact: tom.hick@purolator.com