Clarenville Area Chamber of Commerce




Many photos throughout the site courtesy of Shannon Oake Photography.	Why Should you Join the Clarenville Area Chamber of Commerce? Strength in Numbers - Chamber Membership makes for a strong voice on important issues. Representation to Government on all Levels - We act as your spokesperson in the decision-making processes of government. Networking - Membership dinners and lunches are an excellent opportunity to make contacts in the community. Support of other Members - Chamber Members regularly do business with other members. Access to Information - We have reports and statistical information onsite which is available to Chamber Members. Membership Updates – We dispense regular updates on recent events in the Chamber and in the communities. Special Functions – The Chamber hosts special functions including seminars and luncheons that enable its members to stay informed of current business trends. Staff - Chamber Staff are dedicated to helping you and your business. Special Offers – As a member of the Clarenville Area Chamber of Commerce you will receive special offers, discounts and privileges. Global Payments – Merchant Payment Solutions Package In partnership with Global Payments Canada, the Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce can offer local Chamber members a reduced MasterCard and Visa merchant rate and a discounted price on the purchase of a POS Terminal. Others features include: Free set up of your VISA and MasterCard merchant accounts – a $100 savings! Low VISA, MasterCard and Interac Direct Payment transaction rates o VISA (credit payments) –1.80% o MasterCard (credit payments) – 1.84% o Interac (direct payments) – $0.09 Low settlement fee of $0.12 per transaction Accumulated daily discount billed at month end FREE VISA, MasterCard and Interac Direct Payment sales deposits to CIBC and National Bank of Canada or to any other bank account of choice for only $7.50/month Low equipment rental rates on a wide variety of feature rich POS terminals Ceridian Canada – Powerpay Suite Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce and Ceridian Canada have joined together to offer local Chamber members a 10% discount off regular service fees. Powerpay Suite is a full service payroll processing service that includes: Customer Care from Certified Payroll Professionals Government Remittance services (CPP, EI and tax) Convenient direct deposits into employee accounts Management reports and employee pay statements, online or couriered to your door. Year-end services including T4s Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan The Chamber’s plan provides “big group” coverage and flexibility for small sized businesses with 1–50 employees. Your company is eligible if it’s been active for, at least, six months and if it’s in operation year-round. The nature of your business is irrelevant because no blanket-industry exclusions exist. Each firm takes a core of insurance benefits including an amount of Life Insurance with Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits, then the firm may choose optional benefits from a wide range of contemporary products. Complete Benefit Selection: Extended Health Care Prescription drugs Ambulance coverage Paramedical services, including: o Massage Therapy o Chiropractor o Physiotherapy Preferred Vision Care Eye examinations Emergency travel health care Group Term Life Insurance Select either flat amounts or multiple salary. Critical Illness A lump sum up to $25,000 is paid in the event you are afflicted with a critical illness as defined in the policy. Dental Care Cleanings twice per year X-rays Extractions Endodontics Periodontics Disability Coverage Coverage can begin from the first day of an accident and the eight-day of an illness. Income replacement benefits can continue till age 65. Accidental Death & Dismemberment Doubles the amount of insurance if death is caused by accident and includes loss of use coverage. Contemporary Products (optional benefits) Short and Long Term Disability Prescription Drugs, including ASSURE direct pay drug card options Vision Care Major Medical with Semi-Private Hospital Basic (Routine), Major and Orthodontic Dental Worldwide Emergency Medical Benefits Employee Assistance Counseling Registered Retirement Savings Plans Business Overhead Benefits Optional Life for Employees and Dependents Critical Illness Progress Magazine Free Subscription As a member of a local Chamber associated with the Atlantic Provinces’ Chamber of Commerce, you qualify to receive a FREE one-year subscription to Progress Magazine. Progress Magazine brings you timely and interesting articles about doing business in the Atlantic Provinces. VISA and MasterCard Merchant Discount Rates – TD Canada Trust The TD Canada Trust merchant program, brought to you by the TD Canada Trust Merchant services, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and your local community chamber of commerce, will help you save money while making money with preferential credit card and debit card transaction rates. Exclusive low membership rates Features and Benefits Exclusive low membership rates: o VISA (credit payments) – 1.69% o MasterCard (credit payments) – 1.79% o Interac (direct payments) – $0.09 Deposit your funds to any bank account you choose Save time, money and paperwork by sending your deposits directly to a TD Canada Trust business account Pay no application fee Get support by telephone 24 hours a day, seven days a week Get on-site technical support within four hours Process your transactions through secure point-of-sale terminals Process American Express Card transactions Build customer loyalty with gift card programs Save time by processing transactions through the Internet Manage your business effectively with Online Reporting Access a team of experienced Sales Executives to help you meet your payment processing needs Get a free comparative cost analysis to ensure you’re receiving the best value on your processing services You can be part of the solution to encourage business activity and growth in the Clarenville area