Desired Features in a website 

·         Easy to Navigate

·         Loads quickly

·         Can be updated by end user ( We are currently using Contribute v 3.0) Other content management systems would be considered.

·         Clean, uncluttered look

·         Opportunity to add pictures (from events)

·         Preparation and distribution of newsletters (part of website or separate software that is compatible with website maintenance)

·         Ability to archive newsletters

·         Import data from Access (member info for member directory)

·         Suggested “pages”

o   Member Directory, possibly combined with a Benefits to Members section

o   Events chamber and community  (upcoming and pictures and info about past events)

o   Newsletters

o   Strategic Plan, Vision Statement, Mission Statement, Board of Directors and Committee members

o   Links to sites of interest

o   Current Membership form which can be downloaded & printed or submitted directly from the website.

o   Benefits of Membership (maybe part of a membership section)

o   About us

o   Contact us

·         We may possibly want to use the site to generate revenues in the future by using advertising from members or others.

·         Ranking in searches through Google and others

·         Ability to have interactive surveys.

·         Traffic Statistics

Please submit to bacc@eastlink.ca or mail to

Bridgewater and Area Chamber of Commerce

220 North Street

Bridgewater, NS

 B4V 2V6

All proposals received by noon Friday, December 18th will be considered by the selection committee.

Thank you for your interest