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BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

Great Opportunities to save money through your Chamber Membership

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance
The Chambers Group Insurance Plan covers businesses with up to 25 employees. It's open to all businesses and offers a full range of benefits including coverage normally reserved for "big businesses". With outstanding service and assistance, the Chambers Group Insurance Plan will tailor a benefit program to suit your needs.
ATB Financial MasterCard Merchant Discount Rate
Preferred electronics merchant discount rates a 1.65% rates for an average ticket size <$100, 1.82% for an average ticket size >$100 <$500, 1.96% for an average ticket size and an Interact fee of $0.12 for each debit transaction. As a bonus all new client sign-ups will receive the first 4 months terminal rental for free ($140 value).
TD Visa Merchant Discount Rate (Canadian Chamber program)
Discount rates are offered through the Canadian Chamber; 1.75% Debit transaction fee .10 per transaction (Regardless of volume of business) TD offers TD Business, Personal, and Wealth Management Program, which can be used in 3 different ways. As a business, as a individual, and as an employer.
Payworks Payroll Service
Payworks would like to introduce to our Chambers and their members an easier way to handle their payroll. Payworks has created an innovative payroll service by rolling the best qualities of software packages, Service bureaus, and the power of the internet into one system. Payworks has also integrated Chambers Group Insurance Administration through their partnership with the Johnston Group.
ESSO Fleet Discount Program
Esso offers all members a discount on fuel, top-up oils, car washes, and merchandise purchased on your Esso Fleet Credit Card.
Husky/Mohawk Discount Program
Husky is very pleased to present a Group Plan commercial credit card program to all chambers of Commerce members. Receive a two-cent/litre discount with no minimum volume requirements at any Husky/Mohawk location. Other benefits include saving time, getting great service, and enjoying quality products while working with a great business partner. Canadian owned!
Petro-Canada Discount program
Realize significant savings, convenience and security. Discounts of 2.0 cents/litre on all grades of gas and diesel, 20% discount on car washes, 3% discount on vehicle propane. Petro-Canada also introduces their Pre-paid Card, available in denominations of $10, $25 and $100. A minimum of 200 litres/month must be purchased to qualify for this account.
Purolator Discount Program
The Purolator volume discount program can save you up to 35% every time you use their services.
Adtel On-Hold InfoPacs
Special packages are offered to Chambers of Commerce members for customized on-hold services for your business.
ChamberTrust Seal
Every day businesses enter the world of online commerce. By acquiring the ChamberTrust Seal Chambers members can help assure their customers the legitimacy of their business.
Lakeland Credit Union MasterCard Merchant Discount Rate
Lakeland Credit union Ltd. offers a preferred merchant discount rate of 1.75% for MasterCard deposits to members of the Bonnyville & District Chamber of Commerce! Please see our member service representatives to find out how to lower your present merchant fees. Your business can benefit from low rates on an equipment lease of an electronic point-of-sale terminal.
Monthly Article Of Crime Prevention Information
Allison Associated has entered into a non-profit business relationship with the Alberta Chambers of Commerce to provide information on the detection, identification and exposure of crime against business in Alberta and elsewhere. It is their intention to provide "Crime Prevention Information" that will ultimately reduce your financial risk associated to crime and other variables in the work place. Each month, a new article will be published on the Alberta Chambers of Commerce website. Click here to read.
Nisku Inn Special Rate
All the comfort and convenience of their full service hotel is located only a 3-minute drive from the Edmonton International Airport Park, and within minutes of Downtown Edmonton. Chamber Member Special Rate: $85.00 per room. Chamber VIP/Executive member rate: $139 for an Executive Class Room including Dinner for 2.
Edmonton House Suites Hotel Special Rate
Edmonton House Suite Hotel is Edmonton's premier all suite hotel accommodation, centrally located in the downtown arts, business and shopping district. This Edmonton House Suites Hotel boasts spacious one and two bedroom suites with the finest in travel amenities, including fully equipped kitchens, separate living rooms with dining area and private balconies. This is the perfect hotel for the traveler looking for comfort and value in the heart of Edmonton's exciting downtown area.
Varscona Hotel on Whyte Avenue Special Rate
Welcome to casual elegance and cozy bed-and-breakfast comfort, in one central, historical location. The Varscona in Old Strathcona. For business, for pleasure, for every kind of trip. From executive suites equipped with high-speed data access, to romantic guest rooms perfect for a weekend getaway - or an even longer stay. Old hotel values. Modern conveniences. Distinctive charm. Uptown, in the heart of luxury and ease.
The Metterra Hotel on Whyte Avenue Special Rate
The Metterra Hotel on Whyte is Edmonton's newest upscale boutique hotel, Guestrooms are designed with the frequent traveler in mind. All feature a working desk, adjustable desk chair, high speed internet access, CD clock radio and luxurious pillow to mattress to assure a restful nights sleep. Wall to wall windows offers impressive views of the river valley and city skyline and open for fresh air. All rates include deluxe continental breakfast, parking, unlimited local phone calls, daily newspaper, high speed internet and 24 hour access to the fitness room and business centre at no additional cost.



MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

When you join the Chamber you make an investment in our community, the Municipal District as well as in the town of Bonnyville. As a partnership we view our membership in the town and the municipal district as a seamless community.  Our Success is only through the partnership of members, community and the board.  You ask "Why join the Chamber"? 

  • We promote the Chamber members first, the chamber receives inquiries about specific products and services and it is our policy to refer a member first every time. 
  • We have moved to open luncheon meetings to provide the opportunity to make business contacts and receive input from our members, as we believe networking is an essential part of every business and our communities. 
  • It is our job to provide responsible action through submissions and presentations to all levels of government.
  • We intend on keeping our members informed of events and activities as they may happen in Bonnyville through our monthly publication of the Chamber's Chatter via fax, e-mail, or mail.
  • In the near future a monthly editorial will appear in the Bonnyville Nouvelle involving your business announcements and miscellaneous chamber activities.
  • With our website we want to promote the members by making a directory that lists all our members and their services, promoting all our chamber members and thus promoting local shopping. Further more, we also provide the services listed below to give our members a hand in promoting their business.
 Services For Members  Member's Price
 Banner Construction (Animated, 468 x 60px)  $100 (1 time fee)
 Banner Advertising (On every page of this website, Random pick)  $200 / year
 Search Engine Optimization (Yahoo, Google, MSN, Alta Vista, etc.)  $30 / once a year
 Web Design (First Page $250, other pages $200)  $180 / page
 Information Update (Update usually done within 1 working day)  $45 / hour
 Domain Registration (The name of your website. www.yourname.com)  $30 / year
 Website Hosting (Keep your website up and running 24/7 all year round)  $200 / year
 Web Page Hosting (Keep your "ONE" web page up and running 24/7 all year round)  $125 / year

The Chamber's business is to work on your behalf everyday. Use the Chamber to improve your business climate by making new contacts.  It's the best investment you can make for your business, your employees and your local business community.  Once again I encourage all businesses that join to participate for when you join you make an investment in Bonnyville and our municipality.

 
 
 

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