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The Whitby Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Ontario and Canadian Chambers of Commerce. As such, member benefit and affinity programs are negotiated through our partners at these two organizations for the benefit of chamber member businesses in Ontario and across Canada. These agreements are negotiated for the benefit of local chamber members using the volume of the province or country as they are applicable. Make sure to identify that you are part of the Whitby Chamber of Commerce to ensure your savings! If you have any questions about these opportunities, don’t hesitate to reach out to opportunities@whitbychamber.org.

Banking

Meridian Credit Union is proud to offer Chamber Members an exclusive banking offer that reduces costs and provides access to our wide array of solutions for businesses of all sizes. This offer provides benefits to both the business and its employees with attractive components to suit people in all stages of life.

With 75 years of banking history and over $26.6 billion in assets under management, Meridian is Ontario’s largest and Canada’s second-largest credit union. Every day, Meridian delivers a full range of financial services to 370,000 Members digitally, over the phone and through a network of 89 branches.

View the offer here.

Domestic & International Shipments

Freight is All-in-one shipping solution for SMBs. Also, eCommerce businesses access ClickShip: Automate shipping integration with online stores and marketplaces. Users quote, compare, and book discounted shipments from national carriers. Shipping specialists optimize the process.

BENEFITS OF CHOOSING CHAMBER SHIPPING PROGRAM:  

  • Exclusive discounted rates & pickups from 50+ carriers, including UPS, FedEx, Canpar, and more.
  • eCommerce integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, eBay, Etsy, and others. Streamline multichannel sales with automated labels & documentation.

*For members: Dedicated account executive, premier customer support, and access to business perks, promotions, and resources. Sign Up Today and Save BIG on Shipping: Click Here and get started!  



Always looking for ways to save on costs and serve customers better? Take advantage of our group shipping arrangement with Purolator — save up to 45 percent on shipping!

For more information contact:
Tim Hick, Alliance & Channel – Account Executive
Purolator
905 697-0607


Chamber members save 50 per cent on domestic and international shipments with UPS® Plus, you’ll receive free UPS On-Call Pickup® service as a Whitby Chamber of Commerce member. You can receive these discounts even if you already have a UPS account.

Make the most of your membership and take advantage of some of the most competitive rates available on shipping services with the UPS Members Benefit Program. Put logistics to work for you! It's free to sign up and there are no minimum requirements.

For more information:
1-800-MEMBERS (636-2377)
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST

 

Health & Dental Insurance


The Chambers Group Insurance Plan has been protecting Canadian firms for more than 40 years. More than 30,000 small to midsize businesses choose the Chambers Plan to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits, including Health and Dental insurance, making it Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small business.

The Chambers Plan is the simple, stable, smart choice for business; combining accessibility, flexibility and the stability of pooled benefits. Firms choose the Chambers Plan year after year because it offers unsurpassed value and customer service.

The Chambers Plan – it’s for your benefit.

  • Customized coverage for firms
  • Pooled benefits – keeping employee benefit costs stable from year to year
  • Guaranteed non-cancellable regardless of your firm's size
  • Customer service operated at the local and national level
  • Health and dental claims usually paid within 48 hours

More Than Financial Support
Best Doctors® services at no additional cost.
Health options include Preferred Vision and Hearing Services discounts on eyewear and hearing device purchases, a Health Access phone line, and in the case of a medical emergency, Voyage Assistance offers on the spot worldwide medical and personal assistance.

Megan O’Shaughnessy
HMA, The Benefits People
Employee Benefits Consultant
moshaughnessy@hmabenefits.ca
O: 1.800.361.6996 x2212  D: 905.668.3577  C: 289.927.4285

Home Auto & Travel Insurance

 

CAA logoWith CAA Insurance, Whitby Chamber of Commerce members will now enjoy a group discount of 5 per cent on both auto and home insurance. In addition to the Chamber Group Discount, if you are a CAA Member you may qualify for an additional discount of up to 20 per cent on auto insurance and 10 per cent on property insurance.  

Simply bundling your auto and home insurance will not only provide extra savings, but you will also receive Complimentary CAA Tire Coverage, plus CAA Legal Coverage.

More information.

Library Access

Every Whitby Chamber of Commerce (WCC) business and its employees are a member of the Whitby Public Library! Come by our WCC offices for your library card.

Here is how libraries build businesses.

Free access to:

  • LinkedIn Learning: a leading online learning platform that helps anyone learn business, software, technology and creative skills to achieve their personal and professional goals.
  • Reference Solutions: a comprehensive directory of 1.5 million Canadian companies of all sizes and types. The database is searchable by type of business, name, location and more.
  • PressReader, the New York Times Online and Overdrive online magazine collections
  • Gale Virtual Reference Library: eBooks on business planning, small business, management and global industry.

…and their trained staff are available to help you find the information you need.

For more information contact:

The Whitby Public Library's reference department
askreference@whitbylibrary.ca
905-668-6531 Ext 2019

Merchant Services

Accept payments in-store, online and on the go

Elavon is the Whitby Chamber of Commerce’s preferred partner for secure and reliable payment processing.

Payment Solutions Built for You

Did you know that the Whitby Chamber of Commerce is a preferred partner with Elavon? Elavon offers a powerful suite of payment solutions and flexible partner programs to help empower your success and accelerate your revenue growth. We provide next-day funding so you can better manage cash flow and business operations.

We make it possible. You make it happen.

Are you ready to get started?

Connect with us by filling out the form or call 1.844.935.3621 to learn about the options available to meet your unique business needs and take advantage of your members-only discounted pricing.

Responsible Cannabis Use

RCU products fight cannabis stigma with education and conversation.

All Canadian employers must consider the impact of cannabis legalization on work-related activities and travel. The CannEd e-learning course educates employers and employees on cannabis facts, laws, and responsibilities.

With 17% of Canadians consuming cannabis according to Statistics Canada, it is important to educate staff to ensure safety at work, and decrease liabilities. The CannEd course allows employers to validate the information was reviewed and tested, as well as provide a company-specific cannabis policy at work.

More information.

Travel

Indus Travel Logo

The Whitby Chamber of Commerce together with award-winning Indus Travel, are pleased to offer custom escorted tour vacations from a selection of countries at unbeatable prices and with unparalleled comfort.

Now Chamber members, their employees, family and friends can enjoy tour packages carefully handcrafted to deliver unique experiences and offer exceptional value.

More information.

Workplace Solutions

Grand & Toy provides real value to Chamber of Commerce members Canada wide. We provide business with easy and convenient ways to purchase products and solutions. With the Chamber’s purchasing power, members save on average up to 25 per cent off competitor pricing, have access to fantastic paper prices, and receive preferred pricing on select categories including office supplies, coffee and tech accessories. Sign up today and save!

As a Chamber of Commerce member you have access to exclusive deals and products with Grand & Toy. To support your business through COVID-19, Grand & Toy has an assortment of PPE equipment and cleaning supplies available. More details.

For more information contact:
Cameron Ackerblade
Grand & Toy
cameronackerblade@grandandtoy.com
905-409-2175

Your organization has thousands of things that need to get done. Let's face it, your communications are scattered. Meanwhile, your people are drowning in their own sea of emails while they are trying to get all those important things done. InsipreHUB takes your scattered communications and bring them into one easy-to-use hub. Even better? The IHUBApp is proven to reduce email fatigue and increase productivity!

Learn more about how the award-winning IHUBApp can engage your tribe - whether it's your employees, suppliers, vendors, volunteers, clients or fans. 

Payworks logoPayworks is a leading expert in the field of total workforce management solutions, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to more than 20,000 businesses across Canada. Payworks is a 2019 winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies Platinum Club designation, having retained its Best Managed designation for seven consecutive years.

Learn more about Payworks’ exclusive integration to the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance plan. 

Involved in every element of modern business collaboration, Pragmatic strives to offer complete communication solutions to its customers. From audio conferencing to cloud video, their aim is to make it simpler and more cost effective to connect with colleagues and clients across the globe. Pragmatic has been working to connect people and organizations for over 10 years.

By partnering with Pragmatic, members can enjoy a savings of at least 25 per cent off their current audio conferencing rate.

For more information contact:
Mike Sanders
Pragmatic Conferencing
mike.sanders@thinkpragmatic.com
1-866-746-5282