Joining the Chamber

 

 

A chamber of commerce is a voluntary membership organization comprised of businesses, professionals and organizations. Chambers promote economic policies which serve the best interests of the business community, and develop programs designed to meet the needs of members.

 

 

The Chamber represents business organizations in the Guelph area. The Chamber's mission is to provide outstanding value to its members and stakeholders as the champion of business, ensuring that Guelph is the best community in which to live, work or visit. The Chamber acts as the voice of the business community on significant public issues.

 

 

Membership in the Chamber is drawn from every sector of the economy -- manufacturing, retail, public sector and services -- and includes large and mid-size businesses as well as new, entrepreneurial and home-based enterprises. In addition, many professionals join as individual members. The Chamber reflects the economic diversity of the Guelph area with more than 800 members representing in excess of 41,000 employees.

 

 

Chamber members achieve the best return on their investment by becoming involved, staying connected and utilizing Chamber resources. Members are advised of the many opportunities to become involved by participating on committees designed to meet a wide array of diversified business objectives.
 Members also take advantage of opportunities to establish business relationships with one another and use Chamber products and services - such as group health insurance plans, Visa and MasterCard preferred merchant rates, Imperial Oil/Esso fuel discounts - that can provide substantial savings.

 

 

Throughout the year, the Chamber offers many networking opportunities, seminars, and dynamic speakers to help members manage their businesses. Golf and 3-Pitch tournaments give members a chance to compete on different playing fields. Chamber members also may take advantage of a variety of sponsorship and marketing opportunities to promote their businesses and products.

 

 

The Chamber hosts the Guelph Awards of Excellence each spring, and in 2006 Moving Business Forward Conference.

 

 

Yes. Membership dues are charged annually, based on the type of business and the number of employees.

 

 

Remember, Chamber members support one another and make use of Chamber referrals in developing business relationships. Don't delay, join today. To join click here to apply online or for a printable PDF copy.