Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade (GCBBT)

(709) 634-5831

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BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP

The Voice of Business

The GCBBT is the voice of business in Corner Brook and region. We lobby governments of all levels on behalf of the businesses in our membership. From behind closed doors and through public media releases, we get the message through loud and clear for the benefit of members. We seek your advice and direction on formulating messages to governments and regulatory bodies, to ensure our message is a true reflection of the membership`s opinion.

Lobby Support

Help is available for your issues. Consult with us on how to deal with government departments.  From help in preparing a letter to government or politicians, to finding out who it is you should be talking to, let us assist you in making an effective approach on your issue while saving time, experiencing less frustration, and receiving help in cutting through red tape.

Advertising Opportunities

Networking and Member Profile Enhancement

Other

    • The Board of Trade receives numerous calls from businesses and organizations seeking suppliers for various projects and services.  It is our policy to only promote and refer business opportunities to our members.
    • Chamber Group Insurance Plan. Through membership in the Greater Corner Brook Board of Trade, you have access to an insurance plan that was designed with small businesses in mind. You can obtain benefits that are tailored to suit your needs at rates that are normally available only to large businesses. For further information, please visit www.buychambers.ca or contact Deon Hancock at (709) 634-0071.

    • Irving Oil Benefit:  We have partnered with Irving Oil to bring a fuel savings offer to business travelers in our membership. This unique offer, based on the Irving Commercial Card program, maximizes flexibility, reflecting the diverse nature of our members and their needs. The Commercial Card account can be set up by a business, with multiple cards for employees OR by individuals employed by an organization with a current chamber of commerce or board of trade membership. In each of these cases, the card holder would have access to the full suite of card benefits. There is no annual fee and you’ll receive a discount off the pump price just by using the card. Contact us for further program details or visit www.irvingoil.com/apply to complete an online application.

    • Access to the local and national discounts through the Membership Rewards Program such as the ESSO Business Card Program.A preferred merchant discount rate for Credit Card and Interact transactions with First Data Canada. Currently offering rates of 1.55% Visa, 1.60% Mastercard and $0.05/transaction for Interac. Full program details are available by Clicking Here.
    • Free subscription to Progress magazine
    • Mystery Shopper Programme through Competitactics
    • Human resource services through First Call
    • SME oriented online training courses through the Canadian Chamber of Commerce e-Learning Centre (www.chamber.ca)
    • Worldwide Travel Discount Program. Details available at www.apcc.ca