Advocacy - the essence of the Chamber of Commerce and its core activity. Your chamber lobbies all government levels on behalf members on issues that affect our business community.

Discounted rates for Merchant Visa and MasterCard accounts. Depending on the program selected, members can enjoy money-saving discount rates for Merchant Visa, MasterCard and Interac accounts.

Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance – Affordable rates ideal for small businesses. The plan gives chamber members, from sole proprietorships or in-home businesses to larger employers, access to a flexible group benefits plan. Over 22,000 businesses across Canada participate in the plan. For further information visit www.chambers.ca.

Networking and promotional opportunities for your business. Your Chamber hosts several opportunities throughout the year for you to meet other business owners in the community. Some of these include our spring banquet and Annual General Meeting, the fall Chamber Pot Challenge Golf Tournament and the annual Business Excellence Awards. We also have regular Lunch & Learn & Chamber Alive @ 5 events. Check our calendar for info.

Lunenburg County Business Excellence Awards - the Chamber partners with the other four chambers in Lunenburg County to produce an annual extravaganza celebrating county business successes.

Free subscriptions to Progress - the finest business magazine in Atlantic Canada.

Discounted rates on special events and seminars.

Topical guest speakers, educational sessions, and special events.

                                           Member to Member Benefits- You have to have a member card

Get your member card from Ann O'Connell 543-4263!

Current Benefits -June 2008

A&W: 15% off regular menu items, with membership card to owners and managers

Arby's Restaurant: 10% off regular menu items, with membership card to owners and managers.

Intellegent Choice Computers - 10% off all ink and toner, with membership card.

Wandlyn Inn: 20% off meeting facility rentals.

Synchronicity Computer Networks: 10% off labor rate on all invoices, with member card

Tufford Foods: Lighthouse Dining Room at the Wandlyn Inn- 10% off all menu items.

If you have something you want to offer other members please call Ann O'Connell at 543-4263 and let her know!