Benefits of Membership

The benefits of Chamber membership are infinite! Some benefits will be more important to you than others, however, the main benefits are universal. Chamber membership conveys credibility and stability to your customers. Being a member of the Chamber of Commerce will open the door to many contacts that can help your business grow through the power of referrals and networking.

Too busy to participate? Constant referrals and exposure send business your way without requiring direct action on your part! The Chamber web site and frontline staff send dozens of referrals to each member each month.

Benefits you can take advantage of today as a member of the Chamber:

Benefit	What does this mean to you and your business?
Cowan One Source Advantage Plan	Top quality, affordable group insurance products to protect your most valuable asset -  your employees! Competitive insurance plans to cover your other business and personal needs are available as well.
TD Merchant Services Discount Program	Competitive rates on merchants services transactions (Visa, MasterCard & Interac) for your business.
Esso Business Card Fuel Discount Program	Fuel discounts for your business vehicle and fleet.
Members' Directory Listing	Your potential customers and colleagues can easily find you - a business listing promotes your business in the Chamber online & print directories.
Referrals of Business	More business sent your way!  We refer member-only businesses which is one of the main benefits of being a Chamber member. Your involvement in Chamber membership demonstrates to other businesses and to potential customers that you are committed to supporting the local economy and community. Members establish valuable relationships with one another through lead exchanges and referrals facilitated by Chamber staff, other members, online/print directories and the website.
Advertising & Sponsorship Opportunities	Build awareness of your business through cost-effective advertising in the Chambers'  various communication pieces such as the eNews Weekly, Advocate publication, website, directory and others. Reach other business owners, decision makers, and more than 70,000 employees in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Elmira area!
Education & Training	Attend educational and training workshops and seminars to increase your knowledge and skills in the business world!
Professional Development & Leadership Skills	Develop your professional and leadership skills through volunteering on a Chamber committee or attending events with successful business leaders sharing their insight and knowledge. Members determine the goals and objectives of the Chamber by participating on committees that support their business and professional goals. These committees enable members to take active leadership roles in the Chamber and in the business community.
Representation on Key Issues	The Chamber's advocacy agenda and our ongoing relationships with legislators at the federal level through the Canadian Chamber, the provincial level through the Ontario Chamber and directly to municipal officials locally - we work on your behalf. Members are kept informed of proposed legislation and regulations that can impact their business.
Chamber Plus Networks	Members are welcome to join a CPN to generate business leads for their own company and others! Millions of dollars are generated in business through the four active CPN's presently. *additional fee applies to participate
Networking Opportunities	Become connected to Kitchener - Waterloo - Elmira's foremost business network. Join the over 1600 businesses and organizations working together to improve the business and economic prosperity of the region. Meet local business owners and decision-makers, and develop valuable new business relationships.
Business Support	The Chamber supports your business objectives. The Greater Kitchener Waterloo Chamber of  Commerce is the pre-eminent business membership organization in the Waterloo Region committed to supporting the goals of its members with services, products and an informed and committed staff.

For more information about the many benefits of membership, please contact David MacLellan, Membership Development Representative at (519) 749.6042.