MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS AN INVESTMENT

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1 The Simcoe and District represents a large percentage of the businesses in Simcoe and the surrounding area. The Chamber speaks out on behalf of business TO ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT: Municipal, Provincial and Federal. The strength of our voice is directly influenced by the size of our membership. Through your membership, the Chamber's voice will strengthen and you will benefit as the Chamber continues to champion the efforts of business. The Chamber ensures that Governments of all levels are tuned into business issues that matter to our community. Chamber Membership will also give you access to the Chamber Group Insurance Plan. This Plan offers affordable Employee Benefits to small and medium size businesses. You will enjoy many other benefits of membership in this very important business organization, including the opportunity to receive special discounts through First Data Merchant Services on Visa, MasterCard and Direct Payment Merchant Accounts. Through the Canadian and Ontario Chambers we can offer discounts on both UPS and Purolator as well as an Esso Business Card Program. Your company's information will be included in the Norfolk and Haldimand Counties Online Business Directory, providing you with listing exposure worldwide. The Simcoe and District wants to be YOUR VOICE! Become a member and strengthen the voice of business. Please give us the opportunity to answer any questions regarding the Chamber that you may have. Give us a call at or browse our website for information at MEMBERSHIP IN THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IS AN INVESTMENT Sincerely, Chamber Membership Committee

2 WHAT DOES THE CHAMBER PROVIDE TO YOU - THE MEMBER Springarama Show In existence since 1994, our annual event provides opportunities for Chamber members and others in the business community to showcase their products and services to the public. Norfolk and Haldimand County Business Directory Online This comprehensive online directory provides information on all businesses across Norfolk and Haldimand County including manufacturers, retailers, service and home-based businesses, and is accessible from anywhere via Keeping You in Touch The Chamber's newsletter, The Business Observer, is published and made available online. Our purpose is to provide information on issues that affect the business community and to keep members abreast of Chamber events and activities. In addition, members are regularly sent printed editions. The Chamber Promotes your Business Tourism Promotion The Chamber office provides tourist literature and information year round, encouraging travelers to visit and stay in the area. The Business Observer As a member, you will be able to place advertisements in The Business Observer at a highly competitive rate, allowing you to reach business owners. Business After 5 As a member of the Chamber you will have the opportunity to host and attend a 'Business After 5', this is a great way to make business connections and meet other Chamber members. The Chamber Goes Above and Beyond Group Insurance Affordable group rates are available to provide employees of smaller companies with personal life and medical coverage, through the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. First Data As a member, you will enjoy many other benefits, including the opportunity to receive special discounts on Visa (1.55%), MasterCard (1.6%) and Direct Payment Merchant Accounts ($0.05/transaction). Please contact us for details. UPS The Canadian and UPS have teamed up to offer its members an exclusive benefit program for that guarantee to lower your shipping costs. Simply visit or call Purolator As a member of the Ontario, you now have exclusive access to Purolator shipping services, enjoy preferential pricing through a volume discount program. Purolator offers your members discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express and Purolator Ground suite of services. Esso Business Card Program $0.035/ litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price; please visit to find out more about the program. Commissioner of Oaths Our General Manager is a Commissioner of Oaths for notarization and certification on a fee-for-service basis. We also facilitate on-line International Certificates of Origin for overseas trade. Government Relations The Chamber monitors and develops recommendations on issues at local, Provincial and Federal levels, lobbying for the interests of its members.

3 SIMCOE AND DISTRICT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FORM Date: Business Name: Street Address: Cheque for Membership Dues Enclosed (make payable to Simcoe and District ) Visa or MasterCard (please complete payment area below) P.O. Box # Town: Postal Code: Phone Number: Fax Number: for Chamber Mailings: for Online Directory:** Toll Free Number: Date Business Established: Web Site: # of Employees: Full Time: Part Time: Contact Name & Title: Products & Services: **Please note that your business will be included in our online directory. If there is any information you wish to be displayed differently from that above please let us know. I understand that in joining this Chamber, my business information will be used for mail/fax/ of Chamber information, events and newsletters, it will be posted on the Chamber website, including and website links if available, and my business will be identified as a member on our web site directory. Authorized By: Signature Print Name Date Visa MasterCard Credit Card # Expiry Date Name on Card Signature

4 2014/2015 FEE SCHEDULE September 1, August 31, 2015 BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP Number of Base Ontario HST Membership Employees Rate Chamber 13% Dues Total Owner & Operator $ to $ to $ to $ to $ to $ to $ & Over $1, (2 Part Time = 1 Full Time Employee) NON PROFIT MEMBERSHIP Associations, Service Agencies, Churches: Ont. Chamber hst = $ INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP Without business association: Ont. Chamber hst = $96.05 ALL MEMBERSHIPS INCLUDE ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AFFILIATION FEE MEMBER - CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBER - ONTARIO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

5 Canada's #1 Employee Benefit Plan for Small Business Why have over 25,000 firms chosen the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan? Guaranteed Issue for 3+ person firms! Pooled benefits, no firm singled out for rate increases Coverage available to 1 person firms, farms & home based businesses Comprehensive options including 100% Dental and Major Medical Disability & Critical Illness plans Pay direct Prescription Drug Cards Tailor-made plans to suite your needs & budget Best Doctors services included in every group plan. For more information on what the Chambers Plan can do for you contact your local advisor: E.J. Barilla & Associates Insurance Agencies Inc. Donna-Marie Barilla Phone: / Fax: ebarilla@execulink.com OR return the completed form to your advisor: Name: Company: # of Employees Address City Province Phone P/C Fax DID YOU KNOW... 15% of Canadians do not have a regular medical doctor (according to Statistics Canada) Desjardins Financial Security, ACE INA Insurance, and Western Life are the primary insurers.

6 Let us write you a prescription For affordable group HEALTH INSURANCE We can all use help with unexpected expenses like prescription drugs and medical supplies. Now help is here, with affordable group coverage designed specifically for small and medium sized businesses. Guaranteed Issue for 3+ person firms! Comprehensive options including 100% Dental and Major Medical Disability & Critical Illness plans Pooled benefits, no firm singled out for rate increases Coverage available to 1 person firms, farms Pay Direct Prescription Drug cards & home based businesses Comprehensive options including 100% Dental and Major Medical Tailor-made plans to suite your needs & budget For more information on what the Chambers Plan can do for you contact your local advisor: E.J. Barilla & Associates Insurance Agencies Inc. Donna-Marie Barilla Phone: / Fax: ebarilla@execulink.com OR return the completed form to your advisor: Best Doctors services included in every group plan. Name: Company: # of Employees Address City Province Phone P/C Fax DID YOU KNOW... 15% of Canadians do not have a regular medical doctor (according to Statistics Canada) Desjardins Financial Security, ACE INA Insurance, and Western Life are the primary insurers.

7 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING TO HELP DRIVE BUSINESS SUCCESS The Simcoe and District is proud to offer our members First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry We have partnered to bring you exclusive benefits to grown your business. Together we are ready to help you with preferred pricing and products tailored to suit your needs. Contact us at or chambermember@firstdata.com Full Suite of Products Ecommerce Wired & Wireless Terminals First Data Mobile Pay Gift Cards Solutions TeleCheck Electronic Cheque Acceptance Preferred Chamber Pricing Discount Rate Transaction Fees* Visa Mastercard Discover Card Brand NQA Interac Debit Monthly Account Fee 1.55% 1.60% 1.60% 0.12% 0.25% $0.05 Transaction $5.00 * Additional processing fees may apply Note: Ask us about AME

8 The Canadian is pleased to announce an exclusive UPS Members Benefit Program for Chamber members that will lower your shipping costs. Simply visit or call MEMBERS ( , M-F 8:00 am - 6:00 pm EDT) and a member representative will get you started. Introducing UPS As a global leader in logistics, UPS offers unmatched knowledge and experience to keep your organization competitive in a rapidly expanding international marketplace. With a broad range of services for the transportation of packages and freight, UPS is proud to offer flexibility and readability that helps deliver satisfaction to you and your members. Plus, UPS is committed to providing value that goes beyond cost and on-time delivery. Customized solutions and reliable services for shipping, tracking and billing drive greater efficiency and streamline internal processes. Make the most out of your chamber membership and take advantage of some of the most competitive rates available on shipping services with the UPS Members Benefit Program. See how you'll save: Small Package Services: - 30% off shipments within Canada - 30% off shipment to the USA - 30% off shipments to worldwide destinations - 25% off imports into Canada Freight Services: - Savings start at 75% off o heavyweight, less than truckload shipments (150 lbs +) Also Included: - 20% off brokerage entry preparation fees - Weekly service charge (automatic daily pickup) - 100% waiver - UPS On-Call Pickup service - 100% waiver - Freight collect 3rd party surcharge 100% waiver The UPS Store With The UPS Store 'Get More' member card members receive: - 10% off printing, packaging, mailbox rentals - Bonus Aeroplan miles with every purchase Members can obtain the Get More card via The UPS Store ink on Chamber.ca Put UPS logistics to work for you. You can receive these discounts even if you already have a UPS account. It's free to sign up and there are no minimum shipping requirements. Just visit or call Let the Canadian Chamber and UPS help grow your business by improving your bottom line and making shipping easier and less costly. We look forward to continuing to bring you value-added benefits on the business services you and your members need most. Sincerely, Jennifer Hagen Director, Chamber Development and Services The Canadian Jim Bena Vice President, Marketing UPS Canada

9 Helping you meet the challenges of day-to-day business. You make promises to your customers. It's your job to ensure their satisfaction. But, even the best laid plans don't matter if you can't deliver. As your shipping provider, Purolator will help you deliver on those promises. For timely, dependable package delivery to integrated distribution solutions, Purolator delivers. So you can focus on what counts; your customers and your bottom line. For over 50 years, Purolator has been delivering Canada to Canadian businesses large and small, with delivery to more points in Ontario than any other freight and parcel solutions provider in Canada. A range of services to meet the needs of your business and your customers. Purolator Express Services- Guaranteed*, time-definitely delivery solutions. 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m., end of day and evening delivery within Ontario, across Canada and expedited service to over 220 countries. Choose from this suite of express services and Purolator will deliver...guaranteed.* Purolator Ground - Two or more business-day delivery solutions when overnight isn't required. Purolator Freight - LTL (less-than-truckload) shipping solutions. Premium capabilities including: customized automation service solutions, national coverage, shipping tracking and delivery notifications and individual skid-level tracking. Purolator International - Freight forwarding to and from Canada for companies based outside Canada. Expertise to mitigate the complexities of inspection and classification of duty to avoid costly delays combined with seamless access through our extensive Canadian network. Your local Chamber, delivering value to your business. Being a member of your local gives you across to a network of vast knowledge and expertise. That membership also gives you access to the shipping services and expertise of Purolator, a network unlike any other, where you will enjoy preferential pricing through a volume discount program.

10 Esso Business Card Program 3.5 cent per litre discount The Canadian and Imperial Oil are pleased to offer the Esso Business Card Program to all chamber members and chamber member employees. Each Chamber member or member employee* may enjoy: 3.5 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-branded service station; Detailed monthly invoice; Esso has the largest retail network across Canada with over 1850 locations to service you; Cards restricted to fuel, oil, top-up fluids and car wash; Personalized identification may be printed on each card and the invoice; Esso has the largest car wash network in Canada with over 600 locations Speedpass the fastest way for your vehicles to fuel up and go at Esso Esso Extra or Aeroplan Miles - details at Esso-Branded service stations. Tiger Express and On the run locations throughout Canada with services on site such as Tim Hortons, Royal Bank cash machines and car washes. To apply, member companies are to complete the on-line application go to Please ensure the application(s) are completed in full to assist in the processing. Richard K. Sauve Imperial Oil P.O. Box 1042 Almonte, ON K0A 1A0 Address: essofleet@sympatico.ca Phone: or Fax * Trademark of Imperial Oil Limited, Imperial Oil, licensee. Trademark of Exxon Mobil Corporation, imperial Oil, licensee * Individuals participating in the Canadian Chamber of Commerce employee program must purchase a minimum of 2,000 litres annually.