Top 10 Reasons to Join

The Otter Valley Chamber of Commerce

1) INCREASE YOUR VISIBILITY IN THE COMMUNITY

  • New members are introduced and welcomed at our meetings
  • Business profiles are posted on the Chamber’s website
  • Opportunities to volunteer for community events
  • Sponsorship and exhibition opportunities

2) BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

  • Business After Five and other Social Events throughout the year
  • Regular get togethers for the purpose of exchanging ideas and referrals
  • Committee participation connects you to new people and builds friendships

3) RECEIVE REFERRALS FROM MEMBERS AND CHAMBER WEBSITE

  • The Chamber website brings new business to our members
  • Chamber Members refer business to each other

4) MEMBERS ONLY SERVICES

  • Qualify to participate in member only savings and programs
  • Obtain Group Insurance for dental, prescription, extended health, and more through our exclusive agent Donna-Marie Barilla of E.J. Barilla & Associates
  • Discounts on credit card processing, fuel, and other services
  • Contact with other Chambers across Canada to ask for information and assistance

5) ACCESS TO COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS

  • Regular interactions with the Mayor and Community Leaders
  • Opportunities to input into Economic Development in our Municipality
  • A concerted voice regarding Municipal issues and decisions

6) DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS

  • Chamber Workshops and Conferences
  • Leadership opportunities
  • Special Speakers

7) BE IN THE KNOW

  • Share information and ideas with other members
  • Receive newsletters, surveys, media releases, and alerts re local and provincial issues
  • Get invited to area events and learning opportunities

8) BE KNOWN

  • Decals will identify you as a Chamber member
  • As a Canadian Chamber member you join 170,000 businesses of all sizes, in all sectors, in all regions

9) Network with Chamber Members Around the World.

  • Whatever your question as a member you will be able to contact other members anywhere in Canada or the world.

10) MEMBER ADVOCACY

  • Executive support and assistance with local issues
  • Provincial and National assistance with your specialized issues

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Decorated bicycle. Mayor Acre waves. Trinity Anglican Church float. The birthday cake. Gazebo is decorated. The Spicers arrive to take in the parade. Port Burwell Legion leads the way. Cowboys and cowgirl.