2015-2016 1000 Islands Gananoque
Chamber of Commerce Membership
Package
“The 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce’s mission is to
promote and improve trade and commerce and the cultural, civic, and
social well-being of the district it serves”
OUR VISION: The Voice of Business in the Community
OUR VALUES: Commitment, Professionalism, and Advocacy
1000 ISLANDS GANANOQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Voice of Business in the Community
215 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A3
P: 613.382.7744 TF: 800.561.1595 F: 613.382.1585
info@1000islandsganchamber.com
www.1000islandsganchamber.com
Member to Member Benefits
All members of the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce have the privilege of enjoying the
following benefits:
1000 Islands Auto Solutions
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10% Discount on Repairs for Chamber Members Includes: brakes, tires, tune up and diagnostics,
engine and transmission, electrical and drivability, exhaust, safety inspections, air conditioning,
maintenance, rust proofing, detailing and oil changes
1000 Islands Cruises Rockport Boat Line
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$2.00 off per ticket on one of the many magnificent cruises offered
Arthur Child Heritage Museum
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10% off in the Museum’s Canadiana Gift Shop on purchases $10 or more.
ASAP Cheques
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100 free cheques or 50% off your first order. A one-time offer for each Chamber Member of 100
free computer or business cheques or 50% off your order, so you can experience the quality and fast
turnaround
Order on-line at www.asap-cheques.com and enter discount code DIMCHNEW50CB for 50% off or
DIMCHNEW100FREE for 100 free computer of business cheques.
Most cheque orders are ready to ship in one day or save shipping costs by picking up your cheque
order at our facility in Gananoque.
Rob Bickerton – CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and CHARTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT (CPA) Bickerton Brokers
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Gift Cards for all new business accounts and referrals!
Group benefits assessment - Finding you the best insurance for your needs; you may be surprised
just how much better than your current coverage it could be
Personal/family life insurance and home/auto/business insurance and investment review followed
by complimentary detailed financial projections for you and your family now and into retirement
Compare my credentials and designations to your current advisor, and contact me today to benefit
from my LOCAL expertise while maximizing your Chamber membership.
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Contact: Rob Bickerton – 613-449-4060 www.robbickerton.com
Cartier Place Suite Hotel & Residences
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Stay two nights and the third is free.
Colonial Resort & Spa
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15% off regular rack room rates for friends and family of members of the 1000 Islands Gananoque
Chamber of Commerce (valid Sunday – Friday only)
Contact Front Desk Reservations at 613.382.3226 or Toll Free 1.800.267.9497
Cousins on King Bar & Grill
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10% discount on Group Catering Menu
Dixon's Car and Truck Rental
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10% off your rental
Contact Teens at 613-463-9111 www.dixonscarandtruckrental.com
Evolve Collaboration
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Audio Conferencing, Web Collaboration and Webinar Services
Evolve Collaboration is Canada’s leading provider of conferencing and collaboration
services. Evolve’s complete range of services allow businesses of all sizes to actively engage with
their customers and members to create more effective corporate communications.
This new member benefit program includes discounted rates for you as a member of the Chamber
members.
ESSO & Petro Canada
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Both Esso and Petro Canada offer fuel savings to Chamber members through their Business Card
Programs.
First Data
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Receive preferred rates on the electronic processing of VISA (1.55%) MasterCard
Please call 1-888-265-4117 or email chambermember@firstdata.com
Katrin Schubert (Bergstrome), M.D. (Hamburg), Ph.D. (Hamburg) BA., CBI., CAFCI
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Integral Health Care, Certified Body Talk Instructor, PaRama Practitioner
10% off first appointment to all members
Landon Bay Centre
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Discount on Hall Rentals
Discount on Camping
Contact: Kristine Burridge 613.382.2791
Manley Financial Group
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Specialized in group insurance programs
Largest independent group benefit broker in Southeastern Ontario
Contact Michael Good 613.382.4055
Marlin Financial Group
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Canada’s Leading Group Benefit Plan for firms with 1-50 employees
Operated continuously for over 30 years
Contact Bray Way 613.354.9678 x2
myFM Advertising Opportunities
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$99.00 Weekends
o 12 X 30 Second spots
o 4 spots on Friday (Noon-10pm)
o 4 spots on Saturday (6am to 7pm)
o 4 spots on Sunday (6am to 7pm)
o Promote your business at this exclusive rate!
Nirmala Food
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10% off catering services
Contact Ben 613.770.7976
Purolator
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Access to the shipping services and experience of Purolator, where you will enjoy volume discounts
starting at 25% off on Purolator Express® and Purolator Ground® suite of services
Trinity House Inn
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10% off accomodations for friends and family of members of the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber
of Commerce, excluding Friday and Saturday nights May through October and all holidays.
Contact Jaques O’Shea 613.382.8383
Young Signs
 Special rates for members of the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce
 Call Cynthia 613.359.6414 for details
General Benefits
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Our Board consists of directors from all business sectors, therefore representing the needs of
the business community.
As a 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce member, you are automatically
affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Three memberships at one
low cost!
Opportunity to participate in business seminars offered to assist you in your daily business.
Your membership provides the opportunity to network with other businesses in the
community.
Staff will direct both local and outside inquiries to your business first.
Members of the Chamber are identified as an active and responsible member of their
community with solid roots in the region.
Business Directory exclusive to Chamber Members.
Save on payment processing with First Data, our members receive preferred rates on the
electronic processing of VISA (1.55%) MasterCard (1.60%), Discover (1.60%) and debit cards
($0.05/transaction. Learn more
Business listing on www.1000islandsganchamber.com
Business listing on www.1000islandsgananoque.com
Opportunity to nominate a business or resident at our annual awards celebration.
Opportunity to eblast to over 250 members and organizations.
Member to Member discount program. Support your local business community that supports
you.
Membership includes free advertising in the 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce
Visitor’s Guide/Business Directory
Grid listing in our 1000 Islands International Travel Guide with 90,000 copies produced
annually and professionally distributed.
The Chamber can authorize a Certificate of Origin for exporting purposes only.
Works regionally to support initiatives that promote economic development.
OUR VISION: The Voice of Business in the Community
OUR VALUES: Commitment, Professionalism, Advocacy
Your Chamber fees are a deductible business expense
Web-Based Promotional Benefits
Basic Listing Options
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Listing on the Geo Directory
Limited to one single category (i.e Disallow business to fall under two or more categories)
Limited to a single business image, preferably a high resolution image of the exterior of the
business.
Allows Business to list: Address, Phone, Fax, email, website, twitter, Facebook, video link, and
special offers.
New Listings will get blasted onto the Facebook Page.
Advanced Listing Options
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All the features of the basic option.
Ability to ‘CLAIM’ business page, and moderate it themselves.
Allow business to add multiple images.
Allow business to be listed in more than 1 relevant categories with mandatory option to select
the default category of the business. Default category decides what marker.
1000 ISLANDS GANANOQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Voice of Business in the Community
215 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A3
P: 613.382.7744 TF: 800.561.1595 F: 613.382.1585
info@1000islandsganchamber.com
www.1000islandsganchamber.com
Membership Application Form
October 1, 2015- September 30, 2016
Name of Business:
Contact Name:
Address:
City:
Postal Code:
Tel:
Fax:
Website:
Email:
*Please note that Chamber membership must be paid in full by December 5, 2015 in order to
guarantee your free listing in the 2015 1000 Islands Visitor’s Guide.
Membership Fee
Not for Profit Service/ Club
$60.00
1-5 Employees
$120.00
6-10 Employees
$170.00
11-15 Employees
$220.00
16+ Employees
$270.00
*Please note employee count is for #of employees/location*
Please check if you wish to participate in the Member-To-Member Discount Program
All paid memberships include a free basic listing on newly re-designed 1000 Islands Gan
Chamber website. Additional listings $50ea. Please indicate if you are a tourism based business
and wish to be included on the 1000 Islands Gananoque Visitor Centre Site: YES
NO
1000 ISLANDS GANANOQUE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
The Voice of Business in the Community
215 Stone Street South, Gananoque, ON K7G 2A3
P: 613.382.7744 TF: 800.561.1595 F: 613.382.1585
info@1000islandsganchamber.com
www.1000islandsganchamber.com
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
#Purchased
Member
Non-Member
Feature Sheet (8x10)
$50/ea
$100/ea
(The sheet will be used in every Chamber package given to potential new members)
WEBSITES
#Of Spaces Purchased
Additional Website Lising(s)
Member
Non-Member
$50/ea
$200/ea
Enhanced Website Lising(s)
$100/ea
$200/ea
(Enhanced listing includes link to Facebook, add multiple images, access to maps, placement in
more than one category, and the ability to update your own profile for utmost accuracy)
Banner Ad on website- Art Ready
$25/mo.
$50/mo.
$100/2yrs
$200/2yrs
EVENTS:
Logo on Pull- Up Banner- Art Ready
TOTAL OWING:
Membership $
Advertising $
HST $
TOTAL $
Total Payable $
Visa
Payment Options
Payment is Required with this fully completed
form for services to be activated
Mastercard
Signature:
Pay by cheque payable to 1000 Islands Gananoque Chamber of Commerce
Pay by credit card, form can be faxed to 613.382.1585