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Networking Opportunities

Annual Awards Banquet

An evening to celebrate and honour the businesses, organizations and individuals that contribute to the economic and social well-being of our community.

Monthly Social Meetings

Entertaining and compelling speakers speak to the issues facing business owners today; making these events not to be missed.

Internet Listing

We make it easy for customers to find you with a link to your website, description of your product or service and your contact information.

Monthly Newsletter

Keeps members informed and up to date on what’s going on inside their Chamber and with our members.

Reasonable Membership Rates

Membership dues are $175.00 from Jan to Dec.

Signing Authority

Certificates of Origin completed for area manufactures and exporters.

 

Exclusive Ontario Chamber of Commerce Services

Ontario Chamber of Commerce logoThrough our membership in the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, you gain access to a variety of business essentials and comprehensive discount programs.

Chambers Group Insurance Plan

Providing affordable, competitive, secure benefits to employees of small businesses. The results – over 30,000 participating firms, and 3,000 new groups joining the Plan each year. Visit https://www.chamberplan.ca/ for more info or contact our area Representative Heather Allin at heather@doucettinsurance.ca.

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 & 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.

Elavon

Elavon is the innovative, secure, and global partner for your payment processing needs, whether you do business online, mobile, or in-person.

Elavon offers flexible payment solutions structured to give you the opportunity for greater growth and profitability. We provide some of the fastest funding in the industry, so you can better manage cash flow and your business operations. Not only that, members who take advantage of Elavon’s payment solutions will receive our preferred pricing.

Our program benefits all Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade members. No matter your industry, Elavon offers payments solutions that can help you streamline your operations and take your business to the next level.

Businesses of every size and industry can benefit from this program.

Whether your business needs a simple way or a sophisticated solution to accept payments, we can help you find the right tool so you can focus on running your business. Contact your local Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade to learn about the options available to meet your unique business needs and take advantage of your members-only discounted pricing.

First Data

Benefit from preferred rates on electronic payment processing services including credit, debit, online payments, mobile commerce, cheque guarantee, and gift cards.

Grand and Toy

Take advantage of the purchasing power that membership in the OCC’s Chamber Network offers! Save up to 25% off competitor pricing on everyday office supplies and workplace solutions, and over 30% on paper.

Purolator

The OCC has negotiated highly favourable rates with Purolator for its members. Receive preferential pricing with discounts ranging from 25%-45% on Purolator Express and Purolator Ground suite of courier services.

Meridian Credit Union

Meridian is proud to offer Chamber Members an exclusive banking offer that reduces costs and provides access to our wide array of solutions for businesses of all sizes.   This offer provides benefits to both the business and its employees with attractive components to suit people in all stages of life.

With 75 years of banking history and over $26.6 billion in assets under management, Meridian is Ontario’s largest and Canada’s second-largest credit union. Every day, Meridian delivers a full range of financial services to 370,000 Members digitally, over the phone and through a network of 89 branches.

Responsible Cannabis Use

All Canadian employers must consider the impact of cannabis legalization on work-related activities and travel. The CannEd e-learning course educates employers and employees on cannabis facts, laws, and responsibilities.

With 17% of Canadians consuming cannabis according to Statistics Canada, it is important to educate staff to ensure safety at work, and decrease liabilities. The CannEd course allows employers to validate the information was reviewed and tested, as well as provide a company-specific cannabis policy at work.

 

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Why should I become a Chamber member?

Your chamber of commerce represents the community and its businesses – tirelessly promoting your products and services and protecting your interests. The united voice of Greater Arnprior Chamber of Commerce has proven to be effective and beneficial to businesses and residents of our community.