The Ontario Chamber of Commerce

Special Chamber Benefits

The Ontario Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be able to provide the following resources for our Chamber of Commerce and Board of Trade member organizations.

Participate in Affinity Programs that save your members money and bring revenue to you.

Connections & Resources

Programs and support for your organization and your members

• HST and Chamber Fees – how chamber membership fees qualify as input tax credits for your members, and how you must apply them to membership invoices
• Global Experience at Work – engaging employers in an effort to integrate internationally trained professionals and trades people
• Export Market Access – providing grants for small and medium sized businesses breaking into new export markets
• Chamber Executives of Ontario (CEO) – professional development for chamber staff, supported by the OCC

Communications

Be the best source of information in your community

• Chamber Network branding materials: templates for promoting the Network of Chambers & Boards in Ontario
• Focus: e-newsletter bringing information on Ontario’s business matters
• Electronic surveys: seeking your community’s opinion in order to contribute to OCC advocacy efforts
• Media releases and news articles: presenting coordinated messages to the media across the province, strengthening the Chamber voice
• Annual Action brochure: letting your members know what we do for them
• Network News e-newsletter: keeping your Chamber/Board in the loop on events, staff changes in the network, and goings on at the OCC
• Election Readiness Kit: providing tools and advice on engaging your community during provincial and federal elections