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Membership Details & Benefits

A CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP BRINGS YOU BUSINESS

Chamber Website: The Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce website contains a directory of our members, including contact details, a link to your website, and more.
E-newsletter: Digital newsletters are sent out 1-2 times per month to our members and social networking feeds and provide great exposure. Members can submit news about business changes, employment opportunities, and upcoming events.
Referrals: The Chamber proudly serves as the front door to the community. Thousands of requests are made each year for referrals to businesses. Only Chamber members are referred unless there are no Chamber members in the category being requested.
Networking: The Chamber hosts a number of networking events throughout the year to help you strengthen relationships and build new contacts.
Business After Five Partnerships: These events provide opportunities for host businesses to bring new people through their door to show off their facilities, products and services, as well as an informal time of socializing and networking. Food & beverages are provided by the host business and we give you an opportunity to address the crowd.
Grand Openings, Ribbons Cuttings and Milestone Celebrations: Share with us the details of your upcoming Grand Opening event, your milestone celebration, or if your business is expanding or dedicating new facilities. We want to share in celebrating your success!
Business Card & Literature display: we provide a display in our office for our members, providing extra exposure for your business.
Digital Membership Decal: The decal tells your customers that you adhere to a professional code of conduct and support the Stratford & District Business Community, helping to build the perception of integrity for your organization.
Social Media Promotion: The Chamber maintains Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram pages to promote our members to a local audience. Follow us, Like us, and send us qualifying information that you would like us to share.
Partnership Opportunities: Corporate and event partnerships are available to further promote your business, garner attention and respect within the community, and support the Chamber's mission to protect and serve commerce in Stratford and area. To learn more, visit our Events page.
Desginated E-blasts: For just $100 + hst, members can have a dedicated email message sent to our entire network of business professionals.

A CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP SAVES YOU MONEY

Membership is a deductible business expense
Take advantage of our partnership with PANDAPAY and receive incredible discounts on payment processing
ESSO Business Card Program, 3.5 cent discount per litre of fuel
Access to extensive coverage, 24/7 claims service and bundled savings packages with Chamber of Commerce Benefits Plan
Meridian has partnered with the Stratford & District Chamber of Commerce to help you grow your business with exclusive banking offers and fantastic perks for your employees.
Partnered with Constant Contact to offer discount for online marketing tools
Admission privileges to networking events such as the Membership Appreciation Barbeque, Members Appreciation Christmas Party and Business After Five events
Zehr Insurance Exclusive Home, Auto & Business Insurance Discount for Chamber Members and their Employees
Participation in Chamber events at preferred rates
Preferred rates for training, such as L.E.A.D. sessions
Access to the Member to Member Benefit program

A CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP CONNECTS YOU TO THE BUSINESS WORLD

Access to Chamber members listing, your network of area decision-makers
Certification of export documents
Access to Canadian Chamber of Commerce Network‍
Access to Ontario Chamber of Commerce Network‍
Access to community, provincial and federal Government Policy lobby – the Chamber is the respected voice of business
Advance notice of all Chamber events and programs

Membership Investment Schedule

Number of Employees

1 - 6

7 - 15

16 - 49

50+

Investment

$365 HST Inc.

$520 HST Inc.

$675 HST Inc

$995 HST Inc.

Number of Employees

1 - 20

21 - 100

101+

Associations, Non-Profts, & Registered Charities

$265 HST Inc

$485.00 HST Inc

$695.00 HST Inc

All Memberships include $10 Ontario Chamber Fee and Applicable HST. In the first year of membership there is a $50 Administration fee
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Membership Fees are Tax Deductible.*

Member Special Discount*

For those who have a business currently registered with the Stratford & District Chamber of commerce we are offering a discount for up to 5 business registered with the same owner as follows;
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– 50 % off for the second business
– 75% off the 3rd to 5th business

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