Membership Benefits

Why be a Member?

The Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic group. Members can participate as much or as little as they like. We are governed by a volunteer Board of Directors elected from our active membership. The Board sets policy and represents the members’ interests by being the voice of business.

The Chamber seeks opportunities to host events which promote members’ business. Annual events include the Cochrane Trade Show, Cochrane Golf Tournament and sponsorship of the Community Awards Gala. Each of these showcase local business and allow the public to experience local establishments.

Networking events and business training opportunities are held each month. Spotlights on local businesses appear in local media, newsletters and on the website.

Members also have use of the online business directory on the Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce website. 

Members also receive online communications of upcoming events in the community and various learnings/economic data from various government agencies.

Share your member to member discount with your fellow members and participate in theirs!

The Chamber also advocates on behalf to the business community.  Be part of it!

Discounted rates on group health plans, merchant services, fuel programs and much more are offered exclusively to members. These are part of the value-added programs as listed below.  It is strongly suggested to peruse these value-added benefits as shown below.  Utilize the links for further education or email c.business@cochranechamber.ca for more details. 

Cochrane & District Chamber of Commerce is constantly striving to provide value for members. The Chamber is open to suggestions and able to build capacity to suit members.

VALUE – ADDED PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS

• Alberta Chambers of Commerce Value Added Benefits
• Canadian Chamber of Commerce Value Added Benefits
• Group Health Plans (for companies with as few as 1 employee)
• Merchant Services Programs through ATB for the electronic processing starting at 1.47% and debit cards ($0.05/transaction)
• Fleet Fuel Programs - Esso, PetroCanada, Husky
• Home, auto, pet, and travel insurance through Johnson Inc.
• Audio conferencing, web collaboration and webinar services from Evolve Collaboration.
• Purolator Courier
• A 10% discount on the cost of ICC publications
• Export advice and guidance provided at no cost by our in-house Trade Commissioner.
• Member to Member Discounts
• etc....

GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS

Access to Canada's largest plan targeted to small-to-medium business.

Introduced in 1970 years ago, Chambers Plan now provides coverage to over 30,000 firms like yours. Regardless of the size of your organization Chambers Plan can be customized to meet your needs, request a free quote today.

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Established

Chambers Plan Group Health Insurance has operated continuously since 1970. Your firm's rates will remain stable regardless of claims history. Your business is unique, so your business needs unique coverage. That is why a local Chambers Plan advisor administers your employee health benefits plan. A Chambers Plan advisor is a member of your community. Whether you want to add dental coverage, change or update, or simply ask a question your advisor is there for you.

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Comprehensive

Chambers Plan offers traditional coverage such as life, health, dental and disability, critical illness and so much more. The Best Doctors® program helps members get a second opinion and advice from some of the world's leading medical experts in a wide range of medical fields. Visit our website today at www.chamberplan.ca to find out why Chambers Plan is Canada's #1 group health insurance plan for small firms.