Membership - Why Become a Member?

There are plenty of reasons to become a chamber member – chief among them is that you will receive the benefits presented to only Chamber members, including member-to-member discounts and networking opportunities. This is your chance to join the leading business association in our area.

Membership in the Chamber of Commerce is an investment in our community. The Chamber of Commerce helps to improve the business, civic, and social welfare of Temiskaming Shores by promoting a competitive business environment and helping to support economic growth and prosperity in our area.
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• We provide an office to respond to the inquiries about your business, our community and its opportunities as well as a referral services for our members.
• We provide an information gathering centre to inform the business community and of current events affecting them.
• We provide a forum for the business community to exchange views as well as opportunities for social business gatherings wherein an exchange of ideas and services may take place.
• We represent a collective voice to keep our elected representatives aware of the needs of the business community.
• Your Chamber is a rallying point and an instrument for the promotion of plans, ideas and projects.
•  Through our location as a Tourism Information Centre, the Chamber promotes the community as a destination for visitors, corporate travellers and for families considering relocation.

The Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and has strong relationships with agencies at the regional, provincial and national levels, and as such, represents the collective voice of local business. It is this which makes it possible for the Chamber to voice its concerns to decision makers everywhere. We also have strong Tourism partnerships with Destination Northern Ontario and Northeastern Ontario Tourism and the various municipalities we represent.

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Membership Levels

2024 Membership levels are additional benefits that businesses can invest in. 
All Chamber members have access to base membership benefits. There are 4 additional membership levels available, each with their own enhanced benefits to members. The breakdown of benefits is explained in the table below. ​The price of a base membership is calculated from the number of full-time employees working for your business. One fulltime employee is equivalent to two part-time employees.

Base

• Access to Chamber member cost-saving programs including discounted passes to the New Liskeard Fall fair, 10% discount cards to Mark's Work Wearhouse, access to Chambers Group insurance, and exclusive access to local and provincial discounts with other Chamber businesses through the Chamber Perks App,
• Printed 2024-26 Business Guide listing in one category,
• Listing on Chamber Perks App,
• 2024 Chamber Membership certificate and door sticker,
• A subscription to the Chamber newsletter,
• Member ticket prices to Chamber events,
• Access to member-only content on the TSACC website,
• A non-voting seat at Chamber Board meetings with an invitation to join Chamber committees,
• Access to the Chamber event calendar,
• Availability to book the Chamber Boardroom at Member pricing,
• Pro-business advocacy on behalf of your business with all levels of government,
• Membership with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce,
• Membership with the Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Enhanced

• All features of the Base membership level, PLUS
• Enhanced web listing on TSACC.CA,
• Priority access to Chamber events,
• Use of Boardroom for 3 hours annually,
• Business logo on 'Proud Sponsor' website advertisement

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​Premium

• All features of the Enhanced membership level, PLUS
• Opportunity to host one Business after Hours event,
• Pamphlet Advertisement at all Chamber events,
• Stand out listing in the 2024-26 Business Guide,
• 1 Stand out social media and newsletter posts for your business,
• 1-on-1 Meeting with Chamber Executive Director annually,
• Invitation to quarterly Advocacy and Policy chats with fellow top-tier Chamber members,
• Business logo on pop-up banner with attends over 30 TSACC events every year

Premium Plus

• All features of the Premium membership level, PLUS
• Invitation to quarterly Advocacy and Policy chats with fellow top-tier Chamber members
• 3 Press releases or job postings in the Chamber newsletter
• Standard open house or ribbon cutting event at no cost
• Distribute company promotional products at Chamber events
• VIP parking at Chamber events
• Exclusive Industry insights tailored to your business
• 2 Stand out social media and newsletter posts for your business
• 1-on-1 Meeting with Chamber Executive Director quarterly
• Advertisement in scrolling banner on Chamber Website
• 2 Tickets to any Chamber event in 2024

​Chamber Champion

• All features of the Premium Plus membership level, PLUS
• 4 Tickets to any Chamber event with VIP tables or seating
• Business training session with Chamber in the area of your choice
• CEO/ Business spotlight on the Chamber website
• 4 Stand out social media and newsletter posts for your business
• Priority sponsorship selection for all TSACC events

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Chamber Perks App

Find out more about Chamber Perks

The Chamber Perks App gives Temiskaming Shores & Area Chamber members exclusive benefits, and is designed to encourage local shopping while helping your bottom line. This App is available to download or free on your mobile devices in the App Store or on Google Play.
One unique aspect of the Chamber Perks App is that your business can tailor a benefit to the general public, to members of any participating Ontario Chamber, to only local Chamber members, or exclusively to employees of your business. When Participating Chamber members travel to our community, they are able to search and redeem perks, and may make them choose to shop with Chamber members over other businesses.
Contact the Chamber if your business would like create a discount to be offered to fellow members.

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Grand Opening Services

If your business or firm is new to South Temiskaming, getting the public acquainted with your firm, location, products or service should be your primary objective. Starting a new business can be stressful - let us help you to enjoy the celebration by taking over planning your event.
Your business sets the date and time of your Grand Opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, and the Chamber can help you deal with most other planning for your big day. 

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Board Room Rentals

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