Member Benefits
As a member of the Chamber and Tourism Tofino you are eligible for a number of exclusive benefits. Find a list below and please feel free to contact us for more information.
Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Tofino Membership
The Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce is Tofino’s largest and longest-running business organization, serving the region since 1929. Tourism Tofino is Tofino’s award-winning destination marketing organization, established in 2007. Together these two organizations deliver business programs and services, destination marketing, and Visitor’s Services. Businesses and organizations can be part of the Chamber, and if they are visitor-facing, have the opportunity to be represented by Tourism Tofino as well. Tourism memberships include both organizations and both organizations have a ‘Members First’ policy. All membership applications are subject to approval by the Boards of Directors of the applicable organization(s).
Chamber Membership Benefits
· Direct access to Tofino’s thriving business community
· Member referrals
· Free monthly e-blast to Chamber network
· Attend and host Chamber events and lunches
· Monthly e-newsletter
· Social media promotion
· Annual Business Excellence Awards
· Website listing on www.tofinochamber.org
· Connection to issues that affect your business and participate in lobbying government
· Voting rights for Chamber and ability to run for TLBCC Board of Directors
· Money-saving benefits from the BC Chamber of Commerce
· Your Chamber membership is 100% tax-deductible
Tourism Membership Benefits with Tourism Tofino
· One business listing and link on www.tourismtofino.com (660,000 annual unique sessions)
· Connection to Tourism Tofino’s social media audience (150,000+ across channels)
· Visitor Centre racking for a 4” x 9” brochure (60,000 annual visitors)
· Visitor Centre referrals
· Use of current vacancies website tool (accommodations and activities/tours)
· Event advertising on www.tourismtofino/events.com
· Access to visitor welcome and education tools
· Access to tourism-oriented research
· Connection to tourism industry information through Tourism Tofino’s ‘Industry News’ blog
· Voting rights for Tourism Tofino*
· Ability to run for the Tourism Tofino Board of Directors*
*Visit www.tofinochamber.org/join-the-chamber to fill out an online application.
*Available to members situated within the Clayoquot Sound Region only
bc chamber Money Saving Member Discounts
The Tofino-Long Beach Chamber members are entitled to discounts and special deals with the following companies through the BC Chamber network. Email us at info@tofinochamber.org to find out how to access these discounts.
Awardify
Awards Management Designed for Canadian Chambers
For over 8 years, Awardify has helped Associations and Chambers of Commerce find a better way to organize and execute their awards programs. Chamber members save 27% when you sign up!
Axis Insurance
Non-Profit Program
In partnership with Axis Insurance Managers Inc. (previously Shaw Sabey & Associates Ltd.), our 20+ years’ of experience and group-buying power has helped us negotiate some of the best coverage and lowest rates in the country.
BC Business Magazine
Annual Subscription
Chamber members can access a one-year subscription to BC’s premiere business magazine for only $12.
Chambers Plan
Employee Benefits
More than 30,000 small-to-midsize businesses choose the Chambers Plan Group Insurance to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits, including Health and Dental insurance, making it Canada’s #1 employee benefits plan for small business.
Constant Contact
Online Marketing Tools
From email marketing to event management, to social sharing and more, members save up to 25% on these easy-to-use marketing tools from Constant Contact.
Global Advantage Travel & Entertainment Program
Exclusive deals for chamber members on hotels, car rentals, and entertainment around the world!
Kubera
Payment Processing Systems
Members can see the following advantages when working with Kubera:
Excellent payments hardware
Fewer terminal and hardware issues
Industry-leading reporting capabilities
Increased support from BC based team of experts (augmenting 24-7-365 processor support)
Increased profits through lower processing fees
Pacific Blue Cross
The BC Chamber of Commerce is delighted to establish a long-term partnership with Pacific Blue Cross, a trusted provider of emergency medical and trip protection insurance coverage around the world, to provide comprehensive, competitively priced travel insurance for employers, their employees and immediate family member
Park’N Fly
Parking Discount
Members receive up to 40% off Park’N Fly rates at select airports across Canada. For details on Aeroplan points, click here.
Payworks
Payroll Solutions
Payworks provides workforce management solutions, including real-time integration of payroll and benefits for members of the Chambers Plan
Pocketed
Grant Funding Assistance
As a chamber member, Pocketed will enable you to explore non-dilutive funding that fits your needs, including hiring grants, training support, market expansion funding, COVID-19 recovery, and more to grow your business all on one platform.
Receive a 50% discount on your first grant through Pocketed’s services.
Waive a grant consultation fee ($50 CAD/session)
Receive over 25% off upgrades to Pocketed+
Purolator
Shipping
Earn volume discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express® and Purolator Ground® services.
Shell
Fuel Discount
Members can save 8¢/litre* at Shell for the first four months, and 4¢/litre after. The offer has been extended until November 30, 2023.
Staples
Office Supply Discount
Members access the Staples Professional program to receive reduced costs on business supplies with no minimum order requirements.
Whistler 48-Hour Club
Chamber members can save between 40%-50% on their stay at Whistler as part of the exclusive ‘Whistler 48 Hour Club’ program offered by Whiski Jack Resorts!
westerly news print ads for new members
The Westerly News is offering new members to the Chamber 2 for 1 print ads for the first three months of their membership.
Become a member of the Chamber now, and receive this, as well as many other great benefits!
For more information about this offer and Chamber membership, please contact us: info@tofinochamber.org