Benefits of membership

As a member of the Chamber of Commerce, you are entitled to the following benefits:

Complimentary ‘E-Blast’ advertisement to new members (a $50 value), and a discount rate on future ‘E-Blasts’.
Complimentary display table at Business After Five function (a $50 value).
Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan – Attractive Pooled Group Health/Dental Insurance rates tailored for firms ranging in size from 1 person to 50.
Esso Canada – Offers a 3 cents per litre discount on all purchases of gasoline and diesel fuel using their commercial credit cards.
Merchant Credit Card Discount – When you accept Visa, MasterCard and debit payments you receive a discount rate of 1.59% Visa, 1.64% MasterCard and $.069 debit transactions.
Access to 10% discount on Power Play Suite payroll services from Cerdian.
Listing on our Chamber Website and membership directory.

As well, you are eligible for the following incentives, graciously offered by other members of the Chamber of Commerce:

Nova Scotia Signature Resorts – 20% off the rate of the day during your stay.
On The Mira Bed & Breakfast – 15% off regularly priced rooms.
Comfort Inn, Sydney- 10% discount to all Chamber members, as well as their friends and families. ( Member Card must be presented for visiting guests to receive the discount).

Atlantic Water Treatment Technologies, Albert Bridge- 10% discount on domestic purification products and free assessment towards installation of home or office water coolers fed by reverse osmosis.
Flourish Management Consulting Inc. - Receive a complementary business improvement consultation OR 15% discount on your first 10 hours of business improvement consulting.
John MacPhail Investors Group – A complementary one hour investment and retirement review.
Simply for Life - Free initial consultation and customized corporate programs available.

Highland Village Museum – 20% off on all regular museum admission rates. Does not apply to special programs or events.

Boston Pizza, Sydney – 10% off (some exceptions apply).
Casino Nova Scotia, All Star Grill, Sydney – 10% discount on regular priced menu items, excluding liquor purchases.
Clansman Motel, North Sydney – 20% discount on regular priced menu items, excluding liquor purchases.
Flavor Downtown & Flavor 19- 10% off regular menu items (excluding catering).
Governors Restaurant, Sydney – 10%
Highland Mermaid Restaurant Holiday Inn, Sydney – 15% discount on regular priced menu items, excluding liquor purchases.
Trio, Cambridge Suites, Sydney – 10%

Bluenose Insurance Brokers, Sydney – Free security blanket with each new commercial policy.

City Printers, Sydney – 10% discount on first print order for new accounts only.
The UPS Store, Sydney River- save from 7-15% on private mailbox rentals, print services, promotional products, courier services and mailing supplies.

Klutzky’s Cape Breton Party Rentals, Sydney – 15% off children’s birthday party activities, grand openings and anniversary celebrations; including inflatable bounce rooms etc.

Mary Ann MacCormick, REALTOR®, free Market Analysis of your home, land or business at no charge when you list your property with her within one month of the comparative market value report. (Valued at $150-$350)

Aerus Electrolux Sydney, Sydney- 15% discount on all purchases.
Atlantic Water Treatment Technologies, Albert Bridge – 10% discount on domestic products and free water analysis (cannot be used in conjunction with other offers).
Cape Breton Cake Decorators Specialties, Sydney – 15% discount on regular priced merchandise.
EmbroidMe Cape Breton – Save 10%
Finishing Touch Centre – 10% discount on regular priced merchandise.
Gala new, used & Vintage Clothing, Sydney – 20% discount on regular priced merchandise.
Gordon Photographic, Sydney – 10% discount on framed Cape Breton scenes.
Lotheringtons Flowers and Gifts, Sydney – Save 10% on local orders and regular priced items. (Does not include out going wire orders, wedding flowers, delivery charges, items requiring special orders and already discounted items or specials.)
MacKillops Flowers, Sydney River- Save 10% on local orders and regular priced items. (Some restrictions apply.)
Polytech Products Ltd. – 15% discount on regular priced windows and garden doors.
Ricoh Canada Inc. (formerly Ikon Office Solutions) – 15% discount on all regular priced office equipment.
Spinner’s Men’s Wear – save the equivalent of the tax
The Shoe Tree, Sydney – save the equivalent of tax on all purchases.

St. John Ambulance, Sydney – 10% discount on first aid training sessions and first aid kits.

Avis Car Rentals – special corporate rate available to Chamber members worldwide when you refer to AWD#Z831356.
Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Sydney – 15% discount on rentals.
Dynasty Cabs, Sydney – 10% discount on local fares.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Sydney – 10% discount on rentals.

Support Private-Sector Leadership in our community, striving for genuine economic and social progress for CBRM.
Save money through specialty programs like discounted merchant Credit and Debit Card rates, member-to-member Chamber discounts, a Group Health Insurance Plan designed for small business, and discounts on Chamber events.
Have your business spotlighted in our member directory, on our Chamber website, and receive great discounts on other advertising opportunities.
Stay informed about great Chamber events through the year, such as the Cape Breton Business Hall of Fame, Excellence in Business Awards, networking events, luncheons, etc.
Receive relevant info on programs and funds to support your business from agencies such as ECBC, NS Economic Development, CBCEDA, etc.
Support the work of Chamber staff and volunteers in organizing events, as well as special projects and lobbying efforts such as the development of a container terminal, working for better flight services, better infrastructure and tax rates, etc.