The Chamber’s annual publication is designed for both the local consumer and the tourist visiting our City. Our members are listed alphebetically and, to be added for 2010, categorically based on the nature of their business! With full-colour ads available for purchase and a wide distribution, the Chamber’s Business Guide is an integral part of getting your business out there and seen by thousands of customers.

Listings are free and ads are affordably priced! The updated Chamber Directory is in the process of being created, so stay tuned!

The Chamber not only promotes your business and advocates for the business community; we also hold various events throughout the year! Some of the events are:

• The Business Excellence Awards
• The Home & Trade Show
• Various mixers and social events
• And much more!

Members of the Chamber get discounted rates and special offers! Information is sent out all the time so watch your Inbox for more info!

With the establishment of our Advocacy Committee, the Chamber prides itself in fighting for our members and the business community. Our committee welcomes information from our members and we take all inquiries seriously.

Some of the recent issues we have lobbied for are:

• Greyhound Canada’s Northwestern Ontario service suspension
• Confederation College Strategic Planning
• City of Dryden Solar Park support

The Chamber likes to keep its members informed on what’s going on in town. By adding your business’ contact information to the Chamber correspondence list, you will be kept up to date with what’s going on in the City. We make sure that our members know what is happening, what upcoming events are occurring, and if there are any pivotal information regarding the business world locally, provincially, and federally.

We also ask for your feedback through surveys and questionnaires so that the Chamber knows what to focus on!

The Johnston Group provides one of the most comprehensive small business insurance plan in Canada. They have been rated #1 in the country when it comes to providing big business coverage at small business prices. Dental, medical, eye coverage, and more await you.

Contact Peter Marchl at (807) 624-1425 for more info

Do you want discounts on all VISA, MasterCard and Interac transactions? Then TD Merchant Services can provide you with some valuable assistance. With rates that are the lowest in their field, TD Merchant Services can set you up with lower rates, 24 hour assistance, P.O.S. devices and much more.

Contact Nathalie Morin at (705) 855-7856 for more info

The price of gas has been a major concern for us in Northern Ontario. The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has provided an option for all of its members! Take 0.03 off each litre with the Canadian Chamber’s ESSO card plan. This is valid at any ESSO across Canada!

Contact Stacey Roy at (613) 238-4000 EXT. 237 for more info

Do you have questions about human resources and how they affect your business? The Canadian Chamber of Commerce have established an invaluable tool to help you resolve your issues. Hotline to HR is a 24/7 program you can utilize to talk to HR specialists and resolve your issues.

Contact Stacey Roy at (613) 238-4000 EXT. 237 for more info