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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Basic Vs. Premium Membership

Want to do more with your online profile? Upgrade and become a Premium Member for only $50/year!​
Great for businesses that do not have a website and want to have an easy-to-maintain online presence.

Basic

• Full page listing on Chamber website which includes a progile image/logo of your business, full contact information, location information, and links to affiliated social media accounts.
• Category listing. 
• use Member2Member benefits and add a M2M discount for to use at your business.

Premium

• All Basic membership features.
• Profile feature on Chamber home page with a link to your enhanced listing.
• Enhanced listing features cover photo, ability to display photo albums, and an enhanced google maps business listing.

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Member Benefits

​Your membership includes:

• a full page listing on our website
• access to exclusive discounts with other local businesses
• networking and educational opportunities through the Chamber of Commerce
• share your news, events or specials with members in our free, weekly e-newsletter and stay in touch with opportunities in business and government
• a listing in our full-colour, printed Business Directory
• an introduction of all new members on social media, in our weekly e-newsletter, and through our monthly CJTT Chat 
• We also act as a referral service for our members’ businesses and organizations. Display your brochures and business cards at the Tourism Information Centre.

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.

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. 

What services does the Chamber offer for your Grand Opening?

• Invites municipal officials, political represetatives, the Temiskaming Shores and Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Chamber ambassadors.
• Invites all Chamber member businesses and organizations.
• Contacts the Mayor's office to arrange representation.
• Provides traditional oversize scissors and ribbon.
• Provides coffee and cookie refreshments.
• Contacts media for coverage of Grand Opening day.
• Social Media announcements of Grand Opening on various platforms.
• Coordinated other arrangements as needed.

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Your business will be responsible for extending invations to non-Chamber members, any local advertising prior to the event, and any extra refreshments for your guests during the Grand Opening.

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