Membership Benefits 07/08/2015

Invest in Your Business — Become a Member and
Enjoy these Benefits

“The Voice of Business in Yorkton” – There’s power in numbers! It’s not easy for a small business to take on City Hall but as a Chamber member, the Chamber can help you. Representing over 475 businesses, the Chamber has the resources to assist you with your concerns. As a member of the Saskatchewan and Canadian Chambers of Commerce, the Yorkton Chamber also informs you of issues important to your business on the provincial and national levels.

Tax Deductible – Your membership fees and Chamber events tickets may be claimed as business expenses.

Networking Opportunities – Meet and mingle with your fellow business people at the many networking events offered by the Chamber. The majority of the events are informal and educational and are held during the lunch or breakfast hour. Build relationships to help your business grow!

Business Referrals – Who does the Chamber refer first when someone inquires about goods or services available in Yorkton? Its members of course!

Window Decals – A Chamber membership decal is provided each year to its members. What’s the significance of the decal? It demonstrates to your customers and clients that your business CARES about the business community and the community at large by maintaining a membership in an organization that focuses on the interests of the local business and community.

Email & Social Media – As a member of the Chamber, you can have your name added to the Email Blast List that informs you of activities going on in the community - Educational Opportunities, Grand Openings, Celebrations and Events hosted by Chamber members for Charities (such as BBQs). It also enables you to vote in the Director elections held each November and participate in the occasional brief survey. If you “like” the Chamber on facebook, the Chamber will “like” your business. You can also follow the Chamber on twitter.

Affinity Programs – Vetted by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a number of programs are available that are proven to reduce your costs! Examples of these include, but are not limited to:

Group Insurance Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan www.chambersplan.ca or call Barry Zapshalla Investment & Insurance 306-786-6262
First Data First Data Chamber Merchant Services 1-888-265-4117 or email chambermember@firstdata.com
ESSO Business Card Program www.essofleetoffers.com/CHAMBER or 1-888-330-2419

UPS Members Benefit Program www.membersbenefitprogram.com/ycc or 1-800-636-2377

Advertising Opportunities

The Courier is a great way for your business to access some inexpensive advertising. In each publication the Chamber will only take a maximum of four inserts so your business can take advantage of a measure of exclusivity, ensuring your message isn't lost or overlooked. Please change to: The Courier is a great way for your business to access some inexpensive advertising! Over 900 copies of each edition of the Courier are sent to all Chamber members and businesses with a business address registered with Canada Post. For a nominal fee, your business can place an advertising insert in the Courier where it will reach 900 potential new customers or clients.

Community Sign Board is located at the Chamber/Tourism office and, over the past two years, has been viewed by over 21,000 tourists. Sign space is offered exclusively to Chamber members and by purchasing a spot you’re giving your business 21,000 opportunities to increase sales and generate awareness for your business, Advertising via the Chamber website where we provide information about your business, how to contact you, and even direct traffic to your website. This service is provided to you at no additional cost and is a great way to generate more hits on your website (or Facebook page).

Sponsorship of Chamber activities is a way to enhance your competitive edge by increasing your profile in the community. The Chamber offers a variety of events and activities for which businesses - small, medium or large - can be a sponsor. Call the Chamber office and the staff will discuss with you the various levels of sponsorship available suitable for your company's size and budget.

Make an investment in your business; become one of the over 450 businesses in the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce member network.

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