Member Benefits

Joining the Chamber is an investment in YOUR business.

We offer:
  • Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan, the largest plan for small business in Canada. "Visit the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan at www.chambers.ca"
  • Representation with the Saskatchewan Chamber & Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
  • Visa & MasterCard Merchant discounts.
  • Networking Luncheons & Business Before Breakfast Presentations.
  • Professional Development through Seminars, Workshops & Conferences.
  • Certification of Statements of Origin.
  • Links for your business on our website.
  • The Call-A-Member-First Directory, telling other members who you are.
  • A newsletter on Chamber news and business issues.
  • A Guide to "A Successful Grand Opening", available to all new businesses.
  • Meeting Space accommodating up to 16.
  • Business Referrals.
  • Advertising Opportunities.
  • Small Business Loans for new or expanding businesses to purchase capital assets for their business.

 

Courier Advertising

The Chamber of Commerce Courier Bulletin is one of the largest drops in the community! Reaching more than just Chamber members, the 'Community Courier' provides an opportunity for distribution in a 'business drop' of 850 in the city of Yorkton and a mail out to area chambers, members and other oganizations of approximately 50 for a total of 900!

Conditions:
    • You supply us with the copies of the poster or flyer
    • Inserts should be at the office of the Yorkton Chamber of Commerce by the 15th of the month prior to the production/distribution cycle on or about the 1st of each month.
    • The copies you supply us with should be on an 8 1/2" by 11" sheet and be ready to use
    • If you wish to inquire about costs, please contact our office at (306)783-4368

    Your insert can go into the month of your choice! Advertise your biggest event, store hours, sidewalk sale or Christmas sale. Your choice! This Courier goes directly to 900 business locations! We limit the amount of inserts per issue so you can receive high focus on your ad!

    Your business can benefit from membership in the strongest & oldest business organization in Yorkton.

Table Hosting at Chamber Luncheons

The Chamber of Commerce has a monthly luncheon in which special guests present themselves to a larger group of attendees. Usually held Fridays, luncheons are an excellent opportunity for your businesses to be recognized by being a Table Host! An excellent and very affordable marketing strategy, placing your business cards, flyers, pamphlets or other business information on our tables during the luncheons, wine and cheese's and other Chamber functions allows for excellent networking and many probable clientelle. Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information.

Banner Advertisements on the Chamber of Commerce Website

The Chamber of Commerce is offering an exciting new marketing and advertisement program. Available in three-month terms, a business is able to advertise on the Internet through the Chamber of Commerce by means of a banner ad. A business must create the banner ad themselves according to the specifications of Chad Haas. A banner ad is very afforable and logical advertising solution for access to an outside website, or, if you do not have an outside website, an excellent step into possible global advertising. The Chamber of Commerce website receives approximately 1800 viewers per month. Your banner ad will be placed on the homepage of the website, providing your ad excellent advertising opportunities. Call the Chamber of Commerce for more information on how you can become a part of this exciting opportunity! Space is limited.

Business After Hours

The Chamber of Commerce hosts an annual event called Business After Hours in which businesses purchase a booth and present their business to the public mini-tradeshow style. This event is usually held in October of each year and tables are available to be booked anytime through the Chamber office. Do not wait until the last minute as the booths fill up quickly!

 

Business Package Sponsorship

The Chamber of Commerce is the creator of a nationally-recognized package called the Start Your Business in Yorkton Business Package! We are always searching for sponsors to help support this fantastic package, and have fourteen already recognized. We are currently in the process of obtaining and renewing sponsors.

You can pick up the business package at any of these sponsor locations. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the business package, please call 306-783-4368.

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