Why Join?
Chamber of Commerce members can expect the best!
When a business acquires a membership to with the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, they are joining the leading business organization in north Muskoka, and for that, the benefits are plentiful.
Chief among them is that you will receive the benefits presented to only Chamber members, including member-to-member discounts, networking opportunities, member-only events plus the Chamber promotes the community as a destination for visitors, corporate travellers and for families considering relocation. This is your chance to join the leading business association in our area.
JOIN NOW or CONTACT the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce at 705-789-4771 or e-mail [email protected] for information on joining the leading business organization in north Muskoka for the past 100 years.
It’s just good business!
Reasons To Join The Chamber of Commerce!
Advertising
Websites: Members have exclusive opportunities to advertise on our website by joining our business directory or having ads placed on our website.
Tear-off Area Map: This map provides visitors and local residents with a handy map of the region, as well as detailed street maps of Huntsville, Baysville, Dorset, Dwight and Oxtongue Lake. Local supporting businesses are highlighted around the perimeter. The pad of maps can be found all over Huntsville/Lake of Bays
Flyer Distribution Program: Advertise your business message to over 650 chamber members through our e-flyer program.
Chamber Advocacy
Your Chamber is your local voice of business. With our connections to all government levels, we help ensure the collective views of local member businesses are heard.
Tax Benefits
Membership to the Chamber of Commerce is tax deductible through marketing and promotion. Chamber membership makes your business part of Huntsville and Lake of Bays most powerful business network. As a member you get preferred access to a wide range of events, activities and programs designed to help you build your business and contribute to your community. We invite you to join with us to promote business in our community.
Chamber Member Events
The Chamber of Commerce hosts exciting social networking & business-related events including monthly Business After Hours (BAH) and Business at Lunch Time (BLT), seminars & workshops, Golf Tournament, Flavours of Ontario and much more!
Signature Events: Advertise your business through our signature events, Muskoka Maple Festival, Muskoka 2/4 Craft Beer Festival, Chamber Classic Golf Tournament, Eclipse Walk with Light, Oktoberfest Muskoka, among others. There are also many opportunities to be a vendor at one of our events should your business feel it is the right fit. Members are offered a discount should such events have a vendor fee.
Human Resources Services
We are a proud HR affinity provider. As a valued member, you can register for your complementary access to over 1000+ HR Documents and other benefits.
HR Covered Inc. is a team of passionate HR Experts from Canada who make HR simple and cover all avenues at a fraction of the cost. Backed by the extensive experience of certified and qualified HR leaders, HR Covered is the most-sought after HR Solution in the country. We are obsessed with navigating businesses through the rough rapids of compliance, saving their time, money and peace of mind.
Group Insurance Benefits
Small business? Self-employed entrepreneur? Home-based company? Year-round farm or ranch? If you're exploring group benefits for your company, or looking for a replacement of your current plan, contact your local Chamber / Board of Trade Representative at (705)-457-1052 to hear about 10 great reasons to take a closer look at the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan®. For more information visit www.chamberplan.ca
Payroll Services
Payworks offers innovative web-based Payroll, HR and Employee Time Management solutions to businesses across Canada. For members of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, Payworks offers discounted pricing for web payroll - click here for more details on preferred member pricing. *All prices are subject to change without notice as per the terms of your service agreement.
For more information, contact Frank D'Ambrosio, Payworks Sales Consultant, at 416-242-4997 ext. 435, 416-358-9542 (cell), 1-866-788-3500 ext. 435, email [email protected] or visit www.payworks.ca.
UPS Members Benefit Program
Chamber members, take advantage of the UPS Members Benefit Program and save on a variety of UPS services! You’ll receive 30% off small package shipments within Canada, to the U.S. and to worldwide destinations, 25% off imports into Canada, discounts starting at 75% off freight shipments and more. 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, visit: www.membersbenefitprogram.com/HLOBCC or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. EST.
Payment Processing Solutions
We partnered with Elavon to help you manage your payment acceptance, provide more value to our customers, and save money. Members who take advantage of Elavon’s payment solutions will receive our preferred partner pricing.
Whether your business needs a simple way or a sophisticated solution to accept payments, they can help you find the right tool so you can focus on running your business. Elavon offers flexible payment solutions structured to give you the opportunity for greater growth and profitability. They provide some of the fastest funding in the industry, so you can better manage cash flow and your business operations.
Esso Business Card Program
The Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Esso, is pleased to announce that the Esso Business Card Program for Chamber members is now an even better program! The program's fuel discount has just been increased to 3.5 cents per litre off the retail posted pump price at Esso-branded service stations across Canada.
Esso Business Card Program PDF
Esso Business Card Application PDF
Park'N Fly
Home & Auto Insurance Program
The Chamber has partnered with the following businesses to bring all members and their employees an auto and property insurance offer.
Canada Brokerlink (Ontario) Inc
CCV Insurance & Financial
Hutcheson, Reynolds & Caswell Ltd.
Withey Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Please contact each business for details.