Rewards of Membership

Becoming a member of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce gives you access to benefits from the following benefit providers.

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The membership brocchure is a .pdf file, and will open in a new browser window.

When was the last time you invested in you?

The Chamber Learning Network™ provides high quality innovative online training specifically designed for small-mid size businesses. The Chamber has negotiated a significant discount (20%) on all training for members. Click here for more information or call 1-877-622-7442 for a catalogue of courses.

 Absolute Energy

Provides exclusive wholesale pricing to chamber members at rates below the current Fortis Utility Rate. Current offering is: One Year price: $2.95/GJ.

 Staples Advantage

This new preferred office supplies program is through Staples Advantage Canada, the B2B arm of Staples in Canada with local representation across the province and a long history working with local chambers of commerce to provide the latest tools and programs for all sizes of businesses.

Hotel Discounts

Chamber members can now receive hotel discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel. The BC Chamber of Commerce member hotel discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees. Savings may be as much as 50%, and average 10-20% below market rates. Contact 250.498.6321 ext 1 for username and password, and then click here to access this discount.

Happy travels and happy savings!

 ChamberMaster

ChamberMaster provides member management software solutions of web-based management systems to improve association efficienty and effectiveness.

Chamber of Commerce Group Plan Insurance

Introduced in 1970 specifically to address the needs of small to medium-sized firms. The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan now serves over 26,000 businesses from coast to coast.

• Dental and Health options
• Guarantee Renewable Contract
• Fully pooled price stability
• Business Overhead Benefits

Contact: Barbara Scheuren 250-495-2161

Constant Contact

Constant Contact uses fully customizable templates for newsletter, announcements, events and surveys.  It is an email marketing and survey tool which allows you to track information about who is reading your releases, and also what links are followed.

Constant Contact is free for Chamber Members after signing up.

Business members receive a 20% discount for 6 months, or 25% for 12 months.

Commerce Energy

The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer the services of Commerce Energy to its members in areas where service is available.5% business discount for members of the BC Chamber.

Commerce Energy is continually developing new products as part of a strategy to manage risk over time. This process utilizes a variety of techniques to best match your business needs.

China Business Tour

China Business Tour designs specifically planned 10 day trips which include accommodations, business networking, bilingual business cards, lectures and a one page introduction letter in Chinese.

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 Esso Imperial Oil

The BC Chamber of Commerce and Imperial Oil are pleased to offer the Esso Direct Driver Billing Program to all members, including a preferred 3.0 cent per litre discount off of fuel purchased at any Esso-branded service station.

Registering your company for the ESSO Direct Driver Billing Program is easy. Simply complete the attached participation record and return it to your community chamber of commerce and the attached application form and return it to the program coordinator listed below. Both forms must be completed in full to ensure processing. 

Shaw Sabey

Liability Insurance for Not-For-Profit Organisations Directors and Officers. No program aggregate, Insurer pays on behalf of the Insured, Employment Practices Liability and Worldwide coverage.

Petro Canada Superpass

• 2 cents per litre off all grades of gasoline & diesel (mimimum of 200 litres/month)
• 5% discount on all parts and labour at Centigard Car Care Centres
• Individually numbered credit card for each vehicle

Shell

Discount of 3 cents/litre off the posted pump price for your gasoline & diesel retail purchases with the Shell Commercial Card

Possibility for Airmiles Reward Miles

TD Merchant Services

TD Merchant Services and First Data are pleased to offer a preferred pricing program for members of the South Okanagan Chamber of Commerce.  While your business is making money, this Chamber benefit program is helping you save money!

Visa

1.68% Visa assessment fee

Mastercard

1.79% Electronic Deposit

Debit

$0.09 per transaction

Indus Travels India

The BC Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our partnership with Indus Travels. This new benefit program presents selected trips to India, specifically planned to initiate contact for business opportunities.

9 day trips depart from Vancouver and include:

• quality accommodations
• English speaking tour guides
• sightseeing excursions
• time devoted to business networking

VersaPay

1-888-318-8729

Payment Processing

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Preferential Processing Rates on visa, MasterCard, Interac and eCommerce** for Chamber of Commerce Members.

Utilize the VersaPay Platform for electronic invoicing and bill presentment.  Service, support and implementation provided by Kubera Payments Corporation.

Enjoy outstanding service and support, along with an increase in your business' bottom line.  Call 1-888-318-8729 to contact Chris Browes and your Dedicated Relationshiip Team for more information today!

**ecomerce rate 1.99% base MDR + $0.15 per transaction