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Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce<br />
#11-1133 Eagle Pass Way<br />
P.O. Box 346<br />
Sicamous B.C., V0E 2V0<br />
Phone: 250-836-0002<br />
Email: sheila@sicamouschamber.bc.ca<br />
www.sicamouschamber.bc.ca<br />
Some of our Key Partners<br />
2018<br />
Membership<br />
Secondary Heading<br />
Package<br />
www.sicamouschamber.bc.ca
MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS<br />
BENEFITS<br />
The Sicamous & District Chamber of<br />
Commerce is a proud member of the<br />
Canadian Chamber of Commerce<br />
and the BC Chamber of Commerce.<br />
CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
The Voice of Canadian Business<br />
Since 1925, the Canadian Chamber of<br />
Commerce has connected businesses of<br />
all sizes, from all sectors and from all regions of the country to advocate<br />
for public policies that will foster a strong, competitive economic<br />
environment that benefits businesses, communities and families<br />
across Canada.<br />
With a network of over 450 chambers of commerce and boards of<br />
trade, representing 200,000 businesses of all sizes in all sectors of the<br />
economy and in all regions, we are the largest business association in<br />
Canada, and the country’s most influential. The primary and vital<br />
connection between business and the federal government, our views<br />
are sought after and respected by government, business leaders and<br />
the media thanks to our well-researched reports, analyses, position<br />
papers & policy resolutions that reflect a broad business perspective.<br />
Chamber Auctions<br />
We host 2 auctions each year; a Silent Auction for Chamber Members at the<br />
Business Excellence Awards and an Online Auction to promote local business<br />
outside the area held in the Fall.<br />
As a non profit organization that relies on <strong>membership</strong> fees and events, this is<br />
one way the Chamber is able to help sustain itself. If you are able to provide an<br />
auction item for either of these events please let us know. We will be sending<br />
out a reminder in our <strong>new</strong>sletter and are glad to pick up items or certificates.<br />
We appreciate your support<br />
What our Visitor Centre has to offer our members<br />
The Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce, operates the<br />
Destination BC Approved Visitor Centre 12 months of the year.<br />
Our Visitor Centre provides local information as well as regional and<br />
provincial information to the traveling public and residents.<br />
Our Certified counsellors provide information to suit the needs of all<br />
visitors, for those looking to plan a conference, reunion or a simply<br />
holiday in Sicamous while promoting our members first and foremost.<br />
We assist visitors in finding accommodation, activities and special<br />
events in our community and the rest of the province<br />
The Visitor Centre also provides relocation information.<br />
We promote our local businesses, clubs and organizations and provide<br />
them with information to hand out.<br />
The Visitor Centre displays our Members Rack Cards and Brochures.
Host 2018 Dates Location<br />
Home Suite Home/ Sterling Bookkeeping<br />
& Jill of All Trades<br />
Friday April 13,<br />
Biz after Biz<br />
The Biz after Biz events are a great<br />
opportunity to promote your business,<br />
do some networking, and learn about<br />
other business community members.<br />
This is an informal evening for both the<br />
hosts and the guests. Check out our<br />
calendar below for 2018 Biz after Biz<br />
events!<br />
Twi n Anchors Friday June 22th Old Town Bay<br />
After Dark Distillery Friday August 17, After Dark<br />
Home Suite Home 601 Pine<br />
Street<br />
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS<br />
BC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE…<br />
The Voice of Business in B.C.<br />
The BC Chamber of Commerce is the<br />
largest and most broadly-based business organization in B.C.<br />
We represent local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade in<br />
communities throughout the province.<br />
For more than 60 years, the BC Chamber's high-quality policies and<br />
strategic advocacy have helped build a business-friendly B.C. Our<br />
focus areas are: Policy development ,Advocacy , Chamber programs<br />
& services Member benefits<br />
District of Sicamous Friday Sept 28 th District Office<br />
Small Business Friday October 19 th Seniors Centre<br />
Business Excellence<br />
Awards<br />
Celebrating the best of the best<br />
each year. The Business<br />
Excellence Awards Committee<br />
determines the categories and<br />
criteria for the winners.<br />
We recognize the winners at a<br />
dinner and gala event that kicks off<br />
the season in late May. This year<br />
we will be hosting the event at the<br />
Sicamous Seniors Centre on<br />
May 25th, 2018.
SICAMOUS & DISTRICT<br />
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE<br />
The Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce is a<br />
member driven organization that represents Business and<br />
the Community in Sicamous, Swansea Point and Malakwa.<br />
We work with municipal government, business owners and<br />
other partners to develop the Economic, Commercial,<br />
Industrial and Social growth of Sicamous and the surrounding<br />
area.<br />
Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce advocates for<br />
our local business community as well as offering our<br />
member businesses a variety of opportunities to promote<br />
themselves, do business with one another, save dollars, gain<br />
value through a number of benefits, and stay current<br />
through <strong>new</strong>sletters, educational events, seminars and<br />
workshops.<br />
Becoming a Chamber member is the first step to becoming<br />
part of a team dedicated to growing a prosperous business<br />
community. Members of the Sicamous and District Chamber<br />
of Commerce can rest assured they are being represented<br />
well with a strong board made up of committed local<br />
business people and a dedicated director.<br />
The board together with the Director are focused on the<br />
continued growth of the Chamber and its members. Our<br />
priority is to ensure our members are recognized as the<br />
leaders and supporters of our community that drive our<br />
economy and our way of life.<br />
The Sicamous and District Chamber of Commerce is a not for<br />
profit organization. Your <strong>membership</strong> supports the delivery<br />
of valuable services, business advocacy and member events<br />
to our clients. Your <strong>membership</strong> counts!<br />
The Sicamous & District Chamber of Commerce hosts<br />
community events…Get Involved … Become a Sponsor<br />
Family Fun Day...this year we<br />
plan to join the District of<br />
Sicamous on the August long<br />
weekend and offer this free<br />
event with activities for the<br />
whole family. We wish to<br />
feature a Corporate sponsor for<br />
this event with a 500.00<br />
contribution. We will have 3<br />
competitions that have 1st, 2nd<br />
and 3rd place prizes ranging<br />
from 50.00 to 100.00.<br />
All sponsors are listed on all<br />
marketing materials and social<br />
media.<br />
Music In the Park is going into its<br />
3rd Season!<br />
We have had 2 Series sponsors the<br />
last 2 years and last year we had<br />
evening sponsors for all 7 nights!<br />
Series sponsorship is 2500.00 and<br />
evening sponsorship is 375.00 for 1<br />
night.<br />
Series sponsors are listed on the<br />
stage banner and sandwich boards<br />
as well as all marketing materials.<br />
Evening sponsors are encouraged to<br />
be onsite to promote their business<br />
on the evening they sponsor and are<br />
identified as the evening sponsor on<br />
the marketing materials.
Benefits of being a Sicamous & District Chamber of<br />
Commerce Member … Market Your Business<br />
New for 2018…. our Pop Up!<br />
Have your logo on the 2018<br />
Sicamous & District Chamber of<br />
Commerce Pop Up.<br />
The Chamber pop up will be<br />
displayed at all Chamber events<br />
and activities.<br />
50.00 for 2018!*<br />
* Check out the <strong>membership</strong><br />
registration form and take<br />
advantage of our bonus offer!<br />
Welcome to Sicamous & the<br />
Communities of Malakwa, Swansea<br />
Point and Two Mile Brochure<br />
The <strong>brochure</strong> will have 28 pages and<br />
include maps, articles on our history &<br />
heritage. We will feature all there is<br />
to see & do in Sicamous...on the<br />
water, on the mountains, on the trails<br />
& golf courses. It will also include<br />
where to stay, dine & shop along with<br />
a list of annual events and a business<br />
directory.<br />
This year we are going to offer advertising<br />
space on the back cover and the inside<br />
back and front covers only. We are<br />
pleased to say we have sold both the back<br />
cover and the inside front cover….there is<br />
only 1 spot left … inside back..500.00<br />
THE BENEFITS OF YOUR<br />
MEMBESHIP<br />
What Does Your Membership Include?<br />
• All members will be identified on our website with<br />
their name, address, phone number, website and a<br />
brief description of their business.<br />
• Your place of business will be identified on a google<br />
map included in your directory listing on our website<br />
• All members will be listed in the <strong>new</strong> directory that<br />
will be included in the <strong>new</strong> Sicamous Guide.<br />
• All members will be able to rack their cards in our<br />
Visitors Centre<br />
• All regular members will have voting rights<br />
As a member of the Sicamous & District Chamber of<br />
Commerce you are able to take advantage of our<br />
comprehensive benefit package which includes:<br />
• Promotional opportunities<br />
• Business contacts & referrals<br />
• Business seminars and workshops<br />
• Sponsorship opportunities<br />
• Education and leadership opportunities<br />
• Business Excellence Awards<br />
• Special Events<br />
• Biz After Biz networking events<br />
• Racking of your business cards and <strong>brochure</strong>s in the<br />
Sicamous Visitor Centre<br />
• Receive <strong>new</strong>sletters and informative correspondence
2018 RATES<br />
Benefits of being a Sicamous & District Chamber of<br />
Commerce Member … Market Your Business<br />
Membership Type Rate With GST<br />
Financial &<br />
Accommodations<br />
200.00 210.00<br />
Retail 180.00 189.00<br />
Non Profit *<br />
Church *<br />
82.00 86.00<br />
Associate * 79.00 83.00<br />
* indicates no voting rights<br />
This year we are offering our members a much more<br />
comprehensive and simplified package.<br />
• Only 4 <strong>membership</strong> types to choose from<br />
• All members will be listed on our web directory: including logo, a<br />
brief description (up to 75 words)* 1 contact information and business<br />
location<br />
• All members will be listed in the directory of our <strong>new</strong> Welcome to<br />
Sicamous & the Commuities of Malakwa, Swansea Point & Two Mile<br />
Guide: including Business name and contact information * 2<br />
• New marketing and sponsorship opportunities for 2018<br />
*1 Member to approve or provide updated content for website listing no later than May 1st, 2018<br />
*2 Member to provide content for directory no later than May 1st, 2018 for directory listing<br />
*3 Payment plans will only be accepted for members in good standing and cannot be used to bring past due<br />
accounts up to date.<br />
250.00 for the year!<br />
Each business will have an ad<br />
and a corresponding number<br />
identifying their business<br />
location on the map. Please note<br />
for businesses along the channel there<br />
will be a magnification of this area on<br />
the map.<br />
Get on the Map!<br />
Over 5000 maps are<br />
distributed throughout the<br />
area each year…this year you<br />
will be able to choose either<br />
the water side or town side.<br />
Featured Members<br />
Be one of 12 featured<br />
members on our <strong>new</strong><br />
website...have your logo on<br />
our home page. With one click<br />
viewers will be taken to your<br />
directory page with a 150-200<br />
description of your business,<br />
contact information and your<br />
location on the map. As a special<br />
feature your Facebook/Twitter<br />
feed.