Membership Benefits

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE GROUP INSURANCE PLAN
Covers all industries including one person firms, home businesses and farms. Possible benefits include life, health, dental and travel care insurance, vision care, short and long term disability, business overhead benefits and many others. Guaranteed renewable contract and fully pooled price stability. Contact Integral Wealth Toll Free at 1 800 982 7761
Learn more about the benefits of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan by watching this short video.
MERCHANT SERVICES

KUBERA
Nanaimo Chamber members can see the following advantages when working with Kubera:
- Excellent payments hardware
- Fewer terminal and hardware issues
- Industry leading reporting capabilities
- Increased support from our BC based team of experts (augmenting 24-7-365 processor support)
- Increased profits through lower processing fees
Contact our dedicated BC based Relationship Manager, Chris Browes, for more information at chris.browes@kuberapayments.com or 604-484-9278
TELECOMMUNICATIONS

TELUS
As a Nanaimo Chamber member, you’re eligible for big savings from TELUS Business on:
- Business Mobility
- TELUS Secure Business
- Office Internet
- TELUS Business Connect
Login to your member portal to redeem!
CERTIFIED LOCAL

ISLAND GOOD
Island Good is a place brand that allows shoppers to easily identify local products made on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. It exists for one reason – to help increase sales and market shares for local products. Island Good is good for the economy, good for jobs, good for the environment, and good for us!
Become a licensed Island Good producer or retailer HERE.
FUEL

PETROCANADA
When you purchase a minimum of 200 litres/month, receive a 5% discount off service at Certigard Car Care Centres & Petro Can Carwash. You also get 2¢ per litre savings off retail gasoline and diesel fuels.
Covering Vancouver Island community by community.
For more information, and to apply for the program click here.

ESSO
Maintain control while saving time and money with the Esso Business Card. The Esso Business Card programs give you exceptional fuel savings, powerful yet easy-to-use fuel management tools. Plus Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce members receive 3.5 cents per litre discount regardless of volume. Pick the degree of control and reporting that’s right for your business. Apply here.
HUMAN RESOURCES

PAYWORKS
Basic Run Charge $16.00 and one-time fee of $200.00, a $1.36 charge per Direct Deposit or Cheque. Integration with Chamber Group Insurance Plan and easy entry of payroll via phone, fax or online. Year-end tax filing and T4’s. For further information please contact Payworks by phone at 866.788.3500 ext. 0 or by email at sbteam6@payworks.ca
MAIL & DELIVERY

UPS
Chamber members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You’ll receive free UPS Pickup Services, Free UPS Access Point Locations within Canada, 40% off shipments nationally and internationally, 30% off brokerage entry preparations fees, and discounts starting at 75% off freight services (heavyweight, LTL shipments). Plus, UPS is committed to providing value that goes beyond cost and on-time delivery. Customized solutions and reliable services drive greater efficiency and streamline internal processes.
New and existing customers can enroll for free! To get started today, click the icon to the right or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377) M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
TECHNOLOGY

LENOVO
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and its affilaite members (that’s you!) receive exciting discounts on Lenovo devices and accessories with up to 30% off the retail value. You’ll automatically receive free shipping on all web orders, access to energy-efficient green technologies, and Lenovo’s award-winning service.
EMAIL MARKETING

CONSTANT CONTACT
Constant Contact uses fully customizable templates for newsletter, announcements, events and surveys. It is an email marketing and survey tool which allows you to track information about who is reading your releases and also what links are followed.
Business members receive a 20% discount for 6 months, or 25% for 12 months. Call 1-800-221-2793 to get set-up
Visit the website www.constantcontact.com.
TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

PARK ‘N FLY
Park’N Fly Vancouver offers members 2 free days of airport parking! Also receive Guaranteed Discount Rates of: $14.95/daily, $59.75/weekly, $104.60/monthly (plus taxes) on all future parking stays. For more information, click here. For the Free 2 Day Offer Application form, click here.

EXCLUSIVE WORLDWIDE DISCOUNTS FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS
Chamber members can receive hotel discounts in Canada and around the world for unlimited business and leisure travel. The BC Chamber of Commerce member hotel discount program is provided for the exclusive access of our members and their employees, friends and family. Savings may exceed 50%, and average 10-20% below market rates. For more information or to take advantage of this exclusive offer, contact: 1-800-862-2136.

THE CENTURY PLAZA HOTEL & SPA
Discount rates available. Contact Reservations 1.800.663.1818. Online bookings www.century-plaza.com.

ACCENT INNS
Discount rates available. Contact Reservations at 1.800.663.0298. Online bookings www.accentinns.com.
Business Resource & Relocation Guide

Business Hours
M-F: 8:30am to 4:30pm
2133 Bowen Rd,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 1H8
Nanaimo Weather
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Humidity: 77%
Pressure: 1024.72mbar
UV index: 0
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