Advertising Opportunities: Direct Monthly advertising - in our Business Connects Magazine through individual ads or flyers. Special discount rates if you book an ad for 6 months or a full year. Insert/flyers - for a small fee you can insert a flyer in the newsletter and it goes directly to our membership mailing.
Yearly Advertising - participate in the Membership and Business Directory - it is one of the best tools to help you conduct business

Advocacy: We promote the contributions and importance of the business sector to our economy. We make the views of business known to government at all levels, the media and the public. A vital part of our mandate is to encourage plans and policies that will enhance the positive growth of business in our community.

Annual Events & Activities: Annual General Meeting, Annual Mayor's Luncheon, Golf Tournament, Peter Perry Business Achievement Awards Gala and Small Business Week activities.

Board Room and Office Space: This is perfect for small and home based businesses who need a place to conduct business from time to time in an office atmosphere. We also have board room and meeting space available. Please contact the office for more details.

Business Directory: Published once a year - this high quality guide is distributed to all members. Each member receives 2 complimentary listings and has the opportunity to purchase an individual advertisement to showcase their business. The Membership and Business Directory is distributed to each member free of charge. In addition, the directory is distributed to outside agencies and organizations wishing to do business in our community, other Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade throughout Ontario as well as information centres and economic development resources across Durham Region.

Print versions of the 2007-2008 Membership Directory are now available for
$25.00 + GST. To order, or for more information, contact the office at
(905) 668-4506

Certification of Export Documents: This is a free service to Whitby Chamber of Commerce Members.

Chamber Group Insurance Plan Medical/Dental/Disability: As a member of the Chamber you can participate in a comprehensive employee benefit program. This program is of particular benefit to firms of 1 - 50 employees.

Chamber Member Scholarship Award Program: Each year the Chamber awards two $1,000 scholarships to students of Chamber Members or the Students of employees of Chamber Members. This is a benefit that you as an employer can offer to your employees. The Scholarships are presented at the Peter Perry Business Achievement Awards Gala and are one of the benefits of a membership with the Whitby Chamber of Commerce.

Committees: We have 5 committees that drive the initiatives in our strategic plan and work to support the mandate of the Chamber.

Gas Discount: Chamber members are entitled to a discount on the price of gas when purchased at ESSO and Petro-Canada gas stations anywhere in Canada. Applications are available from the Chamber office. Call or e-mail for more information.

Member to Member Discount Programs: The opportunity to offer and receive discounts through your Chamber business partners.

Monday Night Golf League: Join other Chamber members on Monday nights for networking and 9 holes of golf! This program was launched in 2001 and is extremely successful. Prizes for closest to the pin, and a cash draw at every game. End of the season showcases a wrap up dinner with trophies for best scores. Since its inception, the Golf league has raised $1,000 each year which goes toward the Membership Scholarship award.

Networking Opportunities: Monthly Breakfast Networking Program - 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Promote and profile your business in a high energy atmosphere. Each individual is given the opportunity to give a 30 second 'infomercial' on their business. We have found that the best spokesperson for your business is you! Monthly After Hours Networking Program - 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. These meetings are held at local Chamber business establishments where you can showcase your business through individual table sponsorships.

Publication - Business Connects This complimentary magazine is a tremendous way to stay current on Chamber activities and those of the membership. It is published 12 months of the year and has a circulation of over 2,000. We have recently gone to full color with the and members have the opportunity to purchase advertising for their business at very reasonable rates. Each month - there is a Member profile which allows you to highlight your business.

Referral Services: The Chamber office acts as a referral agency for out of town inquiries as well as inquiries from the general public. When someone calls looking for a specific service - we provide information and contact numbers of our Chamber members.

Relocation Packages: The Chamber provides general information packages to people who are relocating to the area.

Sponsorship: We have opportunities for you to showcase your business at our major events. In addition there is the opportunity to promote your business and be a host location for our networking programs.

Visa and MasterCard: Chamber members are entitled to special merchant rates.

Web Site: The new Whitby Chamber of Commerce website is an excellent resource for our members and the community. Each member has a listing on the website with a link to their business website. Information on upcoming events, media releases, online registration forms, links to business resources, feedback to your suggestions and questions are all available at www.whitbychamber.org.

WEBSITE FLASH AD

Advertise your Business on our Web-site!

Your ad will appear for 3-5 seconds, rotating through no more than 7 advertisers.  

The flash ad remains on all of our pages so anyone navigating through our Chamber web-site will see it continually.

Clicking on your ad will bring the user directly to your web-site!

$30.00 / month with the purchase of 6 months Business Connects ad space or

$20.00 / month with the purchase of 12 months Business Connects ad space

(Rates are based on frequency 

 any Business Connects ad size or colour is applicable!)

* Minimum 3 month commitment; must run consecutive months

* Set-up fees apply: $50 for correctly supplied artwork; $85 for creating static artwork; $125 for creating flash artwork 

* Web Ad size is 133 pixels wide x 76 pixels high

Call the Chamber office for more information or to reserve space.

(905) 668 - 4506 ext.224