Benefits
2015 MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE
The Voice of Business Since 1909
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce is the VOICE of Business for the Fort Frances area. We are excited about what the Chamber has accomplished in the past and will continue to grow and serve the community in the future. We continue to seize opportunities for the area and stay ahead of the curve in promoting economic vitality and quality of life through business and community development.
We are focused on a prosperous future, while remembering and maintaining the best from the past.
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Membership Has Its Benefits
As the only organization who focuses primarily on the needs of the business community, we strive to provide unique opportunities to promote and develop your business. Check out some of these great benefits that we offer exclusively to Chamber members.
- Group Insurance Program
- ESSO Direct Driver Discount Program
- Payworks Affinity Program
- Advertising Opportunities
- Government Lobbying
- Networking & Social Events
- Annual Events & Activities
- Informative Weekly E-Announcements
- Business Referrals
- Relocation & Tourist Packages
- Scholarships
| Group Insurance Program
Unison Benefit Corp offers Chamber Members the option of becoming a part of a Group Insurance Plan.
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Payworks Affinity Program Canadian-owned Payworks provides comprehensive, innovative, and integrated online Payroll, HR, and Employee Time Management solutions to businesses across Canada. Our integrated online solutions increase payroll accuracy and reduce costly errors. They are easy to use, and like all Payworks solutions, they are backed by unparalleled client support. Our goal is to help you run your payroll as quickly and easily as possible, while maintaining the highest levels of accuracy, reliability, and service. Features · Choice of direct deposit or cheques · Automatic government remittances · No software to install or maintain · Year-end tax filing/T4’s · Electronic Records of Employment · Standard report library plus ad hoc reporting · Import/export capabilities · Online pay statements with Employee Self Service · Unlimited Payroll Previews · Dedicated account managers · Automated tax table updates Contact Peter Taylor: Desk Phone: 204.779.0537 ext 309 Toll Free Phone: 1.866.788.3500 ext 309 Email: peter.taylor@payworks.ca Find us online at www.payworks.ca Follow us at Facebook.com/Payworks and @PayworksInc
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| Discounted Fuel Program
The ESSO Direct Driver Billing Program allows you to save money with every fuel purchase at any ESSO-branded service station in Canada. With the rising cost of fuel, this program will surely help your company's bottom line.
To apply, simply contact the Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce office for a Business Card application form. ESSO Business Card program
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Advertising Opportunities
93-1 The Border
Weekly E-Announcement
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Referal Program
Existing Members who refer a business, club, or organization will receive a $25 Chamber Gift Certificate pending payment in full of the new Chamber Member!
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Pragmatic With offices in both the US and Canada, Pragmatic is one of North America’s largest conferencing providers. Over the last 7 years, Pragmatic has established relationships with major banks, a long list of Fortune 500 companies as well as many divisions within the US Government. Pragmatic also works closely with the non-profit sector, having built relationships with The United Way, The Ontario Chamber of Commerce, ALS Association, Basketball USA and Volleyball USA, among many others. Pragmatic has quickly become one of North America’s most trusted conferencing providers!
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First Data The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and First Data, a leader in the electronic payment processing industry, have partnered to bring you exclusive benefits to help grow your business. Together we are ready to help you with preferred pricing and products tailored to suit your needs. Full Suite of Products • Ecommerce • Wired & Wireless Terminals • First Data Mobile PayTM • Gift Cards Solutions • TeleCheck® Electronic Cheque Acceptance Preferred Chamber Pricing: Discount Rate/Transaction Fees* Monthly Account Fee Visa® 1.55% MasterCard® 1.60% Discover® 1.60% Card Brand 0.12% NQA 0.25% Interac Debit® $0.05/Transaction Ask us about Amex® *additional processing fees may apply Contact us at 1-888-265-4117 or via email at chambermember@firstdata.com |
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Transalation, interpretation, cultural consulting, multi-cultural web development & multi-cultural design. Over 1,200 professionals with more than 100 languages and dialects. Chamber members are eligible for a 10% discount. Visit us at www.alexatranslations.com. For a quote contact Janice and reference OCC10 1-877-452-5224 x353 |
Payworks Affinity Program
Government Lobbying
As the voice of business for the Fort Frances area, the Chamber of Commerce is always addressing issues that could impact the local business community.
Whether it concerns Town By-Law changes, Town budgeting or border crossing issues, we want to make sure your concerns are heard and a favourable outcome targeted.
In addition to our own lobbying efforts, we lobby on your behalf at the regional, provincial and federal levels through our affiliations with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce.
As we may not always be aware of certain issues affecting your business, we encourage you to contact the Chamber with any municipal, regional, provincial or federal concerns. We welcome your telephone and e-mail messages or in-person
Networking & Social Events
Almost anything that you do with the Chamber of Commerce has the potential to generate sales opportunities for your business. Every meeting, event and program gives you an opportunity to get your message in front of the client.
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce provides you with many networking opportunities each year.
- Business After Hours
- Business Awards
- Committee Meetings
- General Membership Meetings
- Business Expo
- Luncheon Meetings
- Social Events
- Cross Border Brainstorming Sessions
Annual Events & Activities
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce organizes many great annual events and activities including:
- Business Expo
- Quest for the Best
- Business Awards Banquet
- Great Canadian Chili Cook Off
- Project Petunia Flower Beautification
- Tourism Marketing Campaigns
Informative E-Announcements
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce sends out an E-Announcemnet weekly with advertising opportunities, and lists of upcoming events and items of interest within the organization.
Business Referrals
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce receives thousands of inquiries on area businesses by phone, mail, and e-mail each year to which Chamber members are referred first.
Relocation & Tourist Packages
The Chamber office sends out thousands of relocation and tourist information packages each year of which Chamber member information is included.
Scholarships
The Fort Frances Chamber of Commerce awards a scholarship of $500 each and every year to a deserving student with preference given to students of current Chamber members entering a business related field ending with a degree or diploma.