The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce offers many reasons for becoming a member.
When you join the Chamber of Commerce as a new member, your business will be introduced in "The Connection", which is a bi-monthly Chamber insert in the Journal-Pioneer newspaper. You will also be recognized in "Chamber E-News" which is the Chamber’s office newsletter, as well as a free business profile on Magic 93, 102.1 SPUD FM and 95.1 FM CFCY.
In addition to being an effective networking vehicle, the Chamber also offers a number of benefits that can save you or your company money.
Merchant Visa, Mastercard , American Express and Debit Card Transaction Discounts.
Save money on Low Merchant Discount Rates:
TD Merchant Services and First Data Contact: Scott Irwin 1-902-442-8632; cell 1-902-877-6512
email: scott.irwin@firstdata.com
1.79% MasterCard Merchant Discount Rate
1.68% Visa Merchant Discount Rate
0.09 Interac Direct Payment Transaction
Global Payments Contact: Zaid Galzim 1-800-361-8170 ext. 1-76044
email: zaid.galzim@globalpay.com
website: globalpayments.com/canada
Low VISA, MasterCard and Interac Direct Payment transaction rates:
Visa - 1.63%
MasterCard - 1.63%
Interac Direct Payment - 0.06$ per transaction
Esso Fuel Discount Contact: Richard Sauve, Imperial Oil 613-256-8323
As a member of the Summerside Chamber of Commerce, you may enjoy a 3 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-branded service stations. For more information please visit http://www.essofleetoffers.com/CHAMBER
Chamber of Commerce Insurance Plan Contact: Donnie Harris 888-7660 or Brent Gallant 436-3684
The Chamber’s health care plan is designed for businesses with one (1) to twenty-five (25) employees. Benefits can include Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term Disability, Extended Health Care, Prescription Drugs, Dental Care, an Employee Assistance Program, business overhead insurance and group RRSP’s. For more information visit http://www.chambers.ca
Spring Trade Fair (Showcase) Each year in April, the Greater Summerside Chamber of commerce hosts a large trade show encompassing a wide range of products and services from Prince Edward Island as well s some exhibits from outside the province. Annual attendance is in the range of 8,000 spectators for the two day event, with 150 booth exhibits to enjoy. Chamber members receive a substantial reduction on booth rental cost.
Regular Chamber Activities Monthly Business Mixers
Bi-Monthly Membership Luncheons
Annual Meeting/Annual President's Dinner (January)
"Showcase" Trade Show (April)
Post Provincial Breakfast (Spring)
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament Event (June)
Annual Joint Chamber/Rotary Dinner (July)
Small Business Week Breakfast/Excellence In Business Awards Dinner (October)
President’s Christmas Reception (December)
For further information on membership, please call The Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce at 436-9651 or email info@chamber.summerside.ca;
or visit our contact page for more detailed contact information
