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The Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce is hundreds strong, with more businesses joining every day. We offer valuable members-only benefits, including member-to-member discounts, engaging guest speakers, and more. The Chamber sponsors the community’s annual Business Excellence Awards, and proudly hosted the 2006 British Columbia Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting.

We serve the diverse communities of Invermere, Windermere, Panorama, Wilmer, Fairmont Hot Springs, Canal Flats, Radium Hot Springs, Edgewater, Brisco and Spillimacheen.

Business has trust in the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber represents integrity and solid business and belonging to the Chamber is reassuring to the buying public. Proudly displaying a Chamber membership certificate in your business lets your customers know you are one of the respected members of the local business community. We look forward to your influence in the growth and progress of the Columbia Valley. Success must be a shared experience!

There are many ways that your business will benefit from being a Chamber member. First and foremost, you’ll be a part of a dynamic organization with regular networking opportunities. 

Benefits

Your Chamber membership entitles you to place your rack card at the Visitor Centre in Invermere. The friendly Centre staff welcome your information, as it helps them provide better service to the visiting public.

Your membership also includes a free listing on cvchamber.ca, your will include a link to your website and you now have the option to include an image. Visit Find a Business to see how your listing will look on-line.

You may also access the Members Only information on this site. Currently under construction the MEMBERS PORTAL will provide you with the links to benefit providers and necessary forming that will allow you to take advantage of member only benefits. In addition you will find board and committee meeting schedules and minutes. And other Member Only relevant communications.

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan

Covers all industries including one person firms, home business and farms

• Dental and Health options
• Guarantee Renewable Contract
• Fully pooled price stability
• Business Overhead Benefits

Chamber Learning Network

In collaboration with the BC Chamber of Commerce, the Chamber Learning Network™ is currently partnering with local chambers across British Columbia to create individually branded online training centres where member businesses can purchase online training at a discounted rate.

As part of the Chamber Learning Network, Rethink Learning offers 4,000 different workplace-training courses and over 1,000 instructional videos online.

 

Hotel Discounts

Accent Inns and Century Plaza Hotel & Spa

The BC Chamber of Commerce is proud to have Accent Inns and the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa as part of our Benefits Program.

Exclusive Worldwide Hotel Discounts for Chamber Members – *NEW*

Chamber members can now receive hotel discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel.  The BC Chamber of Commerce member hotel discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees.

 

Commerce Energy

The BC Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer the services of Commerce Energy to its members in areas where service is available.

5% business discount for members of the BC Chamber.

 

Constant Contact

Constant Contact uses fully customizable templates for newsletter, announcements, events and surveys.  It is an email marketing and survey tool which allows you to track information about who is reading your releases, and also what links are followed.

Constant Contact is free for Chamber Members after signing up.

Business members receive a 20% discount for 6 months, or 25% for 12 months.

 

Esso Imperial Oil

The BC Chamber of Commerce and Imperial Oil are pleased to offer the Esso Direct DriverBilling Program to all members, including:

a preferred 3.5 cent per litre discount off of fuel purchased at any Esso-branded service station.

 

Husky and Mohawk

3.5 cent/litre discount on all fuel purchases at any Husky or Mohawk location (no minimum purchase).

Single invoice for all Husky & Mohawk purchases

 

Petro Canada Superpass

• 2 cents per litre off all grades of gasoline & diesel (mimimum of 200 litres/month) 
• 5% discount on all parts and labour at Centigard Car Care Centres
• Individually numbered credit card for each vehicle

 

Shell

Discount of 3 cents/litre off the posted pump price for your gasoline & diesel retail purchases with the Shell Commercial Card

Possibility for Airmiles Reward Miles

 

Staples Advantage

*New Program*

• Discounts on office products
• Online purchasing
• Next day business delivery
• Volume pricing

 

Payworks

• Basic Run Charge $14.50 & one time fee $75
• Integration with Chamber Group Plan
• Yearend tax filing/T4’s.
• $1.25 per Direct Deposit or Cheques

 

TD Merchant Services

Visa 1.59% Electronic Deposit

Mastercard  1.64% Electronic Deposit

Debit  $0.069 per transaction

 

Versa Pay

provides preferred rates for BC Chamber members in good standing:

Standard Credit Cards: 1.64%
Per Transaction Fee:    10 cents*
Interac Debit:               6 cents per transaction

* For merchants who have an average ticket of $100 or more, the transaction fee is WAIVED. Card assessment fees are billed separately.

 

Indus Travels India

The BC Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the launch of our partnership with Indus Travels. This new benefit program presents selected trips to India, specifically planned to initiate contact for business opportunities.

9 day trips depart from Vancouver and include:

• quality accommodations
• English speaking tour guides
• sightseeing excursions
• time devoted to business networking

 

Benefits unique to Columbia Valley Chamber Members

• Hall Rental
• Board Room Rental
• Sign Rental
• College of the Rockies
• Loyalty Tel (Long Distance plans for cell phone and land line)

Members wishing to offer member to member discounts please contact us at 250.342.2844

Apply to Join the Columbia Valley Chamber of Commerce

There are two ways to apply to join the Chamber:

1. On-line application. I would like to apply on-line, and pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or PayPal. Your business listing will be on line within one business day.
2. Mail-in application. I would like to print out the application form and pay by cheque, Visa or MasterCard.