Greetings from the Voice of Business

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1 PO Box 126, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) Fax (250) Toll free: (800) Greetings from the Voice of Business Did you know that Vanderhoof s most successful and reputable businesses have one thing in common? they are also members of the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber is the central and unified voice of 200 businesses and represents the business community at the various levels of government. We have a very powerful voice through our association with the BC and Canadian Chambers of Commerce, and with BC Tourism. Ours is also the organization through which many Vanderhoof companies meet and do business. A valuable perk in our electronic age is your business listing on the Chamber website, with links to your and web addresses. We invite you to invest in your own business and in the Chamber, by becoming a member today. Just fill out the application and return it to us along with your tax deductible payment for your membership fees. This investment will be offset each year by the cost-saving benefits and the business-promoting value of Chamber membership. Should you have any further questions, please contact me. We would also be happy to put you in touch with other satisfied Chamber members. I look forward to working with you to promote your business. Sincerely, Erin Siemens, Office Manager

2 ~ Membership ~ Just makes good business sense Saving you money with DISCOUNTS available to Members: Chamber Group Insurance Plan All industries, one person firms, home businesses and farms. Benefits include life, health, dental and travel care insurance, vision care, short & long-term disability, business overhead benefits, etc. Esso Imperial Oil Husky/Mohawk PetroCanada Superpass Shell Grand &Toy Office Supplies Payworks Payroll Services TD Merchant Services/First Data POS Services: Visa, MasterCard, Interac VersaPay POS Services: Visa, Interac, MasterCard Local Member Merchant discounts Promoting Business with PROGRAMS to promote YOU: Free Listing on the Chamber Website, with a description of your business and a link to your website. Member Directory (available in hard copy, and downloadable from our website). Your Business Cards and Brochures displayed at no cost in the Chamber office. Supporting "Shop Local" Campaigns. Lobbying governments on your behalf. Representation with the Northern BC Tourism Association and with the BC and Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Networking Opportunities at Chamber business and social functions. Informative monthly Newsletter. Active and effective Committees; Monthly Retail/Service Committee meetings open to all. Seminars and Workshops.. Membership = Community Support & Involvement SIGN UP TODAY!!!!

3 Member-to-Member Discounts A&W 10% off regular priced food items. All West Glass 20% off all Glass Cleaner. Coachlight Motel 10% off accommodation. Co-op Gas Cardlock 2 cents discount on the listed street price of gasoline. DJ Source 10% off any DJ services, added to any other discounts applied. Earthen Ware 10% off regular priced clothing & footwear. Finger Lake Resort 10% off all services, Cabins, RV Sites, ATV and Boat Rentals Glen Dale Agra Services 10% off Dog Food, Pet Supplies, Jewelry, Clothing. Great Canadian Dollar Store 10% off regular priced merchandise. MR Concepts 10% off Brochure Design. Napa Auto Parts 25% off regular priced automotive replacement parts. Nechako Lodge 10% off regular rates (excluding meals) and 5% off all aircraft charters. NuGrowth Therapeutics Ltd. 20% off Select Services and 10% off Bath & Health Products. Property Guys.com 20% discount on full service package (including professional photos, signage, website listing and more). Shadow Leathers 10% off total price before taxes on any upholstery work including boats or residential items. Sunflower Boutique 10% off regular priced items. Tatuk Lake Wilderness Resort 10% off rentals of cabins, campsites, and boats & motors. TeKa Home Décor & Flooring 10% discount on regular priced paint, sundries, hardwood & laminate flooring, ceramic tile, wallpaper, Umbra drapery panels & rods, and art supplies. Vanderhoof Department Store 10% off regular priced items. Ventin s Vitamin House 10% discount off regular priced items. Wallace Studios Twice-yearly promotions will be mailed to members. Please present your membership card to receive these discounts. You are invited to offer discounts to your fellow Chamber Members through this program. To be included on this list, contact the Chamber office at Check our website for updates to this list.

4 MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS PROGRAM Your Membership Can Save You Money CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GROUP INSURANCE PLAN Covers all industries including one person firms, home businesses and farms. Possible benefits include life, health, dental and travel care insurance, vision care, short and long term disability, business overhead benefits and many others. Guaranteed renewable contract and fully pooled price stability. ESSO IMPERIAL OIL 3.0 cents per litre discount on fuel, oil, top-up fluids and car wash for each Canadian purchase at any Esso Service Station, with a minimum purchase of $1500 or 3000 litres per year. HUSKY/MOHAWK 2.0 cents per litre discount on all fuel purchases at any Husky or Mohawk location, with no minimum purchase required. Single invoice for all Husky and Mohawk purchases. Please contact the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce at for information on how to access these benefits. PETRO CANADA SUPERPASS 2.0 cents per litre discount on all grades of gasoline and diesel, with a minimum purchase of 200 litres per month, and a 5% discount on all parts and labour at Centigard Car Care Centres; individually numbered credit card for each vehicle. SHELL 3.0 cents per litre discount on the posted pump price for your gasoline and diesel retail purchases with the Shell Commercial Card. Possibility for Airmiles Reward Miles GRAND & TOY Exclusive offer to Chamber Members: SAVE UP TO 80% on over 7500 quality office products Great selection & service, FREE next-day delivery. PAYWORKS Payroll Services: Basic Run Charge of $12.50 and a one-time fee of $75, along with a $1.25 charge per Direct Deposit or Cheque. Integration with Chamber Group Insurance Plan and Yearend tax filing/ T4 s. TD MERCHANT SERVICES/FIRST DATA INTERNATIONAL Visa: 1.68% % Visa assessment fee; MasterCard: 1.79% Electronic Deposit; Debit: $0.09 cents per transaction. VERSAPAY Preferential payment processing rates for Visa, MasterCard and Interac! There is no need to change bank accounts and your funds are deposited the next business day. 1.64% + 10 cents per VISA/MC transaction; 6 Cents Per Interac Transaction.

5 PO Box 126, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) Fax (250) Toll free: (800) M e m b e r s h i p A p p l i c a t i o n Business Name: Legal Name (if different): Mailing Address: Street Address/Location: Phone: Fax: Website: Contact Person(s): Number of Employees (including owners and management): Business Category (as per our website): DETAILED description of your business; specific products and services you offer: (Think of this as AD copy! It will be posted on your website listing and in our business directory.) Please check your preferred method of contact for the monthly newsletter and other notices. Fax Mail Membership Fees Schedule Membership Category (check one) Fee HST Total Individual (not associated with a business) $59.36 Non Profit Organization $ employees $ employees $ employees $ Employees $ Signed Date

6 PO Box 126, Vanderhoof, BC V0J 3A0 Phone (250) Fax (250) Toll free: (800) Member-to-Member Discount Program This program is another great way for Chamber Members to do business with their fellow members. This is simply a win, win situation for everyone! Participants will receive additional business and all members will receive valuable discounts and/or special services from their fellow members. Here s how it works 1. If you wish to participate, complete the form below and return it to the Chamber of Commerce office. 2. Consider what your business would like to offer as a special discount on your products or services. For example: A percentage discount off any purchase. A percentage off any particular item you carry. A percentage off a particular service you offer. A certain number of hours of service free or at a discount. 2. The Chamber website provides a list of all businesses offering member discounts, as well as details of the discount on your business page. Each month a participating business is featured on the agenda for the Retail/Service Committee meeting. (This agenda is distributed to all members.) 3. Members must show their membership card at participating businesses to receive the discount offered. 4. Participation must be ongoing for a minimum of one year. It s that simple! Business Name: Discount offered: Product or service offered: Additional comment: