Membership

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 full time representation and year-round results.

2012 Rates

Students $40.00   

Retirees $45.00   

Individuals Not Affiliated To A Business $75.00

Non-Profit Organizations $75.00

BUSINESS:
1 to 5 Employees $150.00 

6 to 25 Employees $250.00

26 to 50 Employees $325.00

Member Benefits

  • AACC Chamber Member Events
    • Tuesday Morning Coffee
    • Business Mixers
    • Lunch & Learns
    • Informational Sessions
    • Membership Meetings
    • Annual General Meeting
    • Holiday and Special events such as The President’s Dinner, Celebration Gala, Christmas Social.
  • AACC Member Advertizing Packages
  • The Amherst & Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to offer its members several special advertizing offers with our sponsors in the local media. Please contact this office for more information.

 

  • AACC Communications
    • Monthly newsletter
    • Free promotion of your events on the AACC Website and in the Event Calendar
    • Notices about local events
    • Annual report
    • Free listing on the AACC website Business Directory
    • Your Chamber membership is tax deductible
    • Access to Canadian Chamber of Commerce, and   Atlantic Provinces Chambers of Commerce programs, services and benefits.
  • Group Insurance (no minimum numbers of employees)
  • Comprehensive benefits packages are available to businesses with one employee or more. Benefit options can include:
  • Group life insurance
  • Short and life disability
  • Dental insurance
  • Medical insurance
  • Home and auto insurance
  • Critical illness

For more Information on the Group Insurance Program please call 902-667-0698

  • Discounts
  • Fuel discounts
  • Payroll services discounts
  • Hotel discounts
  • Merchant Visa/MasterCard & Interac discount
  • Free subscription to Progress Magazine
  • Educational and Professional Development Opportunities
  • Workshops and seminars
  • The Chamber assists its membership every day on a broad spectrum of business topics
  • Access to Chamber / Government partnerships and opportunities

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