Member Benefits

The South Surrey & White Rock Chamber of Commerce has been the voice for business on the peninsula for nearly 70 years. In addition to initiating programs and events, the Chamber works closely with local government on economic issues and forms committees dedicated to proactively addressing issues that concern our members. The Chamber – as a collective – is able to accomplish more than an individual business or community member could on their own.

The Chamber’s combined resources and buying power also enables members to receive reduced rates on such things as group health benefits and merchant fees. The Chamber office stocks valuable business resource materials including business and tax guides, start-up information and 2010 opportunities.

The Chamber is heavily involved in the community and encourages members to take advantage of the many marketing opportunities it offers. Whether through community events, networking socials or its various advertising opportunities, the Chamber welcomes you to get involved and introduce your organization to over 700 other member-businesses, our thousands of area visitors, and the entire peninsula community.

Additional Member benefits:

Group Health Insurance Plan (Among best in Canada. Visit www.bcbenefitplans.com for more info.)

• Medical

• Dental

• Disability and Extended benefits

Visa and MasterCard for Business
Monthly Networking Events
Chamber Website Listing (searchable database including links to your website)
Advertising opportunities

• Newsletter

• Newsletter inserts

• Restaurant and Accommodation Guide

• Maps

Business Support
Referrals

• Last year we had over 30,000 enquiries regarding hundreds of peninsula businesses, services, programs, accommodations and attractions

Brochure display for members
Chamber representative on Economic Development Committee
Community Events (sponsorship & exhibition opportunities)
OneStop Business Registry:
http://www.bcbusinessregistry.ca 1-877-822-6727

Chamber Learning Network

About the BC Chamber of Commerce
Chamber Learning Network
 • Currently delivering 4,000 different workplace-  training
courses and over 1,000 instructional videos online
 • In 2010, trained over 1,500 employees and 1,000 BC
 businesses (80% outside of Lower Mainland)
 • Managed by Etraffic Solutions, British Columbia’s leading
online small business training provider

Benefit Programs

Benefit options include life, health, dental and travel care insurance, vision care, short and long-term disability, business overhead benefits and many others. Guaranteed renewable contract.  Members: Group Insurance Plan

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 fuel purchased at any Esso-branded service station. Members: Esso Business Account Application & Online Application

Chamber of Commerce members receive exclusive worldwide hotel discounts and reduced room rates for Accent Inns (in specified cities around BC) and the Century Plaza Hotel & Spa (Vancouver) offer reduced room rates and benefits to Chamber of Commerce members. Hotel Discount Flyer

2 cent/litre discount on all fuel at any Husky or Mohawk location (no minimum). Single invoice for all Husky & Mohawk purchases. Members: Husky Application & Discount Flyer

Indus presents specifically planned trips to India to initiate contact for business opportunities.  9 day trips depart from Vancouver and include accommodations, English speaking tour guides, sightseeing excursions and networking time. Members: Indus Travel Flyer & Travel Registration Form

Basic Run Fee of $12.50 and a $1.25 Per Payment Run Fee, with the Same Fees for Year End.  Integration with the Group Insurance Plan, and easy payroll entry via phone, fax or online. Members: Payworks Application Form & Flyer

2.0 cents per litre off all grades of gasoline & diesel.  5% discount on all parts and labour at Certigard Car Care Centres. 5% discount on vehicle propane. Individually numbered credit card for each vehicle.  Members: Petro Canada Flyer

Liability Insurance for Not-For-Profit Organizations Directors and Officers. No program aggregate, Insurer pays on behalf of the Insured, Employment Practices Liability and Worldwide coverage. Members: Shaw Sabey Application & Program Brochure Highlights

Volume pricing and group discounts based on the overall BC Chamber’s purchasing power. Next Day delivery, 14,000+ items in stock, online and Eco programs. Office Supplies, IT/Toner, FS, Paper and Furniture.  Members: Staples Member Flyer

Discount of 3.0 cents/litre off the posted pump price for your gasoline & diesel retail purchases with the Shell Commercial Card.  Possibility for Airmiles Reward Miles.  Members: Shell Faxable Aplication Form & Flyer

1.59% on Visa, 1.64% on MasterCard, and $0.069 on Interac Direct Debit - reduced non-qualifying fees; application and installation fees waived.  Members: TD Chamber Member Pricing & Flyer

VersaPay Corporation is proud to offer preferred rates for Chamber members: 1.64% on Visa® and MasterCard®, 10 cents per Transaction Fee  (waived for $100 or more) and 6 cents per transaction for Interac Direct Debit. Members: VersaPay Flyers

Discount program includes 20% for 6 months, or 25% for 12 months to members of Chambers of Commerce who utilize this program. Constant Contact uses customizable templates for newsletters, event flyers and surveys to enhance your communication with customers.  Members: Constant Contact Flyer

Commerce Energy focuses on helping customers manage their energy costs and is offering 5% business discount for members of the BC Chamber.  Members: Commerce Energy Form & Flyers The BC Chamber of Commerce has partnered with ChamberMaster to give all of their members 10% off of their monthly fees for ChamberMaster’s products and services.