being a member has it's benefits...

• Group Benefits Package available to Members - Our provincial government offers limited public healthcare, such as:

1. Basic Hospital Ward room
2. Physician visits as required
3. 1 eye exam each 24-month period

Many families can be unexpectedly left without when emergencies arise. Prescription drugs, regular dental care, vision care, along with a host of other expenses aren't covered by our Ontario Health Insurance, not to mention potential wage losses.

Your Chamber Member's Plan - Provide yourself, your family and your employees with extended health care to pay for those costly expenses. Our Chamber Member’s Plan is very extensive and can be as flexible as you need it to be. We have over 25 benefits designed to suit anyone’s budget and needs. Our extensive range of financial, insurance and health insurance plans from the best and most reliable companies around allows, you, the business owner, and your employees to select coverage on your terms.

At Kinnell Insurance, we stay informed and up-to-date with government policies and the most innovative products for one reason - we enjoy seeing our clients meet and even surpass their goals. Our advice has to be something they can depend on, for peace of mind.

For more information and a quote, please contact us at the following: Kinnell Insurance & Financial Inc., Toll Free: 1-877-735-4487 Fax: 705-735-2972 

Local authorized agent: Tom Easton, Wasaga Beach, ON. Tel: 705-429-8204

• TD Merchant Services - Special Low rates exclusively for Members on Visa credit receipts with electronic deposits, on Interac Direct Payment receipts with electronic deposits and on MasterCard credit receipts with electronic deposits!  Contact Lesley McCauley First Data Internationl/TD Merchant Services, Toll Free: 1-888-879-4044.
• Esso Business Card Program - 3 cent per litre discount 

Each Chamber member may enjoy:

ώ     3 cents per litre fuel discount off the retail posted pump price purchased in Canada at Esso-branded service station;

ώ     Detailed monthly invoice;

ώ     Esso has the largest retail network across Canada with over 2100 locations to serve you;

ώ     Cards restricted to fuel, oil, top-up fluids and car wash;

ώ     Personalized identification may be printed on each card and         the invoice;

ώ     Esso has the largest car wash network in Canada with over 600 locations;

ώ     Speedpass Τ - the fastest way for your vehicles to fuel up and go at Esso

ώ     Esso Extra or Aeroplan Miles – details at Esso-Branded service stations.

ώ     Tiger Express and On the Run locations throughout Canada with services on site such as Tim Hortons, Royal Bank cash machines and car washes.

For more information please contact the Chamber office at 705-429-2247 or email us at info@wasagainfo.com

• Annual Wasaga Beach Visitor Guide Book. Promote your business in this well-known publication.  Wasaga Beach's most asked for guide with a distribution of 60,000.
• Official Wasaga Beach Town street map with advertising spots available
• Banner Advertising on Chamber website
• Free listing in Visitor Guide Book
• Endless networking opportunities
• Business After 5's - last Thursday of each month 
• Access to a host of social events, information sessions & workshops
• learn about government issues that affect business
• add your voice to the Chamber's lobbying efforts
• helps to ensure that our community and your business is healthy and prosperous

Events

• Recognition Day - March 2, 2008 - Presentation of "Citizen of the Year"
• Annual General Meeting - Wednesday, April 16, 2008
• Wasaga Beach Annual Business Awards Ceremony, Dinner & Dance. Saturday, April 19, 2008. 
• Kitefest Father's Day Weekend June 14 & 15, 2008 - Beach Area One
• Tourism Recognition Day (Summer)
• AutumnFest (September)
• Tree Lighting Ceremony - Friday, November 28, 2008 - 7 p.m.
• Santa Claus Parade - Saturday, November 29, 2008 - 2 p.m.

Membership, Categories & Rates (as of January 1st, 2008)