Membership Benefits

Why Become Chamber Member?

Your membership is much more than just networking. You can help shape the future of Nelson and area. Business advocacy is a key platform of the Chamber. Your business needs are represented at an extraordinary number of boards and committees throughout the region.

Your ongoing membership allows us to work with our economic development partners to be a catalyst for businesses to work together to create a strong and vibrant economy.

Through our Chamber network, and in conjunction with the Nelson and Area Economic Development Partnership (NAEDP), the Chamber is actively involved in numerous initiatives that benefit you, your business, and the economic sustainability of our region.

A recent business walk through the downtown gave us direction on what you want, like continued investment in our Think Local First marketing campaigns. Also, you want to keep working with partners in rolling out business educational workshops including, Technology for Business, Succession Planning, World Host Customer Service training and developing additional cooperative marketing programs.

Many more exciting initiatives are underway including a strengthening of Nelson and Area’s technology sector and our association with the Imagine Kootenay website which boosts business investment opportunities for entrepreneurs in our area.

There are many benefits that are included with your Chamber membership that go straight to your bottom line. They include the very best small business group insurance plan on the market, super competitive Visa/MC/Interac rates that can save a business a small fortune each year plus savings on motor fuels, to name just a few.

Throughout the year, the Chamber will continue to offer events designed to benefit our membership, including the popular Business after Business networking events, and our 12@12 sector consultations.

GROUP INSURANCE

HEALTH & DENTAL BENEFITS

The Chamber Group Plan covers all industries including one person firms, home business and farms. Dental and Health options available. Guaranteed renewable contract. For details or a quote, contact Glenn Sutherland at Sutherland Financial Services, or visit the site by clicking below.

Sutherland & Associates (Chamber Group Insurance)

908 Front Street
Nelson, BC
V1L 4C2
Phone: 250.352.3518

http://sutherlandfinancial.ca/our-services/employee-group-benefit-plans/

Glenn Sutherland is the regional agent for the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance and as such there is a close working relationship between his office and the Chamber. Any Chamber member in good standing can apply for group medical and dental insurance.

There are more than 230 local members signed up for Group Benefits through the Nelson and District Chamber. Over 25,000 firms Canada wide have custom coverage based on the types and amounts of insurance the owner selected. The Chambers Plan lets you control the cost, because you control the coverage you purchase and premiums are a deductible business expense. For more details on group insurance visit https://www.chamberplan.ca/

Join The Chamber Today

Take full advantage of your Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce membership by choosing the benefits that can save you money. Your membership entitles you to rate advantages on insurance. Customize an employee benefits plan that matches your personal and business needs.

Also check out discounts on a number of products and services such as credit and debit card POS plans, social media-email programs, fuel discounts and more. http://www.bcchamber.org/member-benefits

Membership Benefit Guide 2018

For more information on any of these benefits or on becoming a member of the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce, click the link below to join online, call us at 250-352-3433 , drop in our offices in “The Station” 91 Baker Street in Nelson’s Railtown District or drop us an email at info@discovernelson.com

Become A Member Today!