Join the Chamber

Why Should You Join?

The Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce is the salesman for its community and business, unceasingly promoting their products and services – and at the same time is their watchdog, protecting their interests. The united voice of the Chamber of Commerce has often proven effective and beneficial to business where a single voice can go unheard. The benefit of belonging to the Chamber is fulltime representation and year-round results.

2010 Rates

Students $30.00
Retirees $35.00
Individuals Not Affiliated To A Business $55.00
Non-Profit Organizations $55.00
 
BUSINESS: 
1 to 5 Employees $85.00
6 to 25 Employees $135.00
26 to 50 Employees $225.00

Member Benefits

  • An excellent Group Insurance Plan, available to members only. For more Information please call 902-667-0698 or email sheilaallan@yins.ns.ca
  • TD Merchant Services Discount Rates – TD Merchant Services is pleased to offer Amherst & Area Chamber members preferred rates on the electronic processing of VISA (1.68%), MasterCard (1.79%) and debit cards ($0.09/transaction).  For more information or an application form please call 1-866-242-5360 or email: scott.irwin@td.com
  • Esso Business and Fleet Card Program - Imperial Oil offers all Amherst & Area Chamber members 3 cents per litre fuel discount in Canada at Esso-branded service stations. All details and forms are available by clicking here.  Contact: 1-866-616-8323 or email Rick Sauve rks@xplornet.com
  • One Year FREE Subscription to Progress Magazine – Keep on top of business issues in Atlantic Canada with a subscription to Progress Magazine
  • Atlantic Payroll Company has partnered with the Atlantic Provinces Chamber of Commerce to provide members, LIKE YOU, with easier access to the tools you need to build your business. To help you focus on your core business, they’re offering Chamber members a 15% discount on our payroll services.
  • Amherst Super 8 Motel, as part of Pacrim Hospitality Services Inc.,  has several special offers and discounts to present to our chamber members. You can take advantage of a 10-15% discount off of Best Available Rates at all Pacrim-managed hotels across Canada and the U.S. To receive your discount, please identify you are a member of APCC by calling the dedicated toll-free number 1-866-402-7666 or visit www.apcchotels.com. Also, Super 8 has meeting space at Four Super Locations.
  • Whether your target is a specific city or town or want to capture the entire region adAtlantic has the solution. adAtlantic offers a 10% discount on advertising network rates over and above all other discounts offered. Visit www.adatlantic.com for more details.
  • Member discounts on seminars, workshops, and other Chamber events
  • Regular membership meetings with informative guest speakers 3rd Tuesday of each month
  • Networking opportunities to meet with your fellow business people to form mutually beneficial relationships
  • The Chamber assists its membership every day on a broad spectrum of business topics
  • Access to Chamber / Government partnerships and opportunities
  • Access to Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce, and Nova Scotia Chambers of Commerce benefits

Apply Now

To apply, print out the PDF file below and send it to the Chamber along with payment.
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Chamber of Commerce Application

Mail the membership application to:

Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 283
Amherst, Nova Scotia
B4H 3Z4