Didsbury and District Chamber of Commerce
1811 - 20 Street, Box 981, Didsbury, Alberta T0M 0W0 ... Phone 403 335 3265 ... E-Mail: info@didsburychamber.ca
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Didsbury is an ideal community for business and residents
About the Didsbury Chamber and our Accomplishments
Meet our Members
Benefits of Membership - Join the Didsbury Chamber Online
Chamber and Community Events
Chamber TGIT Newsletter. New issue every Thursday.
Location of Didsbury and the Chamber Office
Didsbury Trade Show
Small Business Week Gala
Country Christmas, Midnight Madness in Didsbury
The Chamber of Commerce's Local First Campaign
Links to related websites
Didsbee, Town of Didsbury Mascot, Welcomes you to our community in south-central Alberta
Town of Didsbury

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COMMITTEES
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Insurance
Local First
Info Tech
Marketing
Political Forums
Strategic Planning
Train Station

Business Award
Christmas Decor
Christmas Party
CountryChristmas
Light Judging
Pancake Br'fast
Parade Float
SBW Gala
Spring BBQ
Trade Show

Committee
Report Form

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Benefits of Membership | Value-Added Programs | Application Form

WHY JOIN THE DIDSBURY CHAMBER?
We call them members. But they're really partners in Didsbury's largest business organization - the Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce.

Downtown buildings are a graceful reminder of by-gone daysIt's a partnership that brings together the Town's brightest thinkers and entrepreneurs to create an active and responsive Chamber. They're some of our community's most active leaders. People who come together to create opportunities which help to establish a stronger, more vital business environment in the Town of Didsbury and surrounding area, and that's good business for all of us.

By becoming a member of the Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce you give your clients or customers the peace of mind that your business is recognized through the town as well established and known for its quality business practices.

BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE DIDSBURY CHAMBER
Homepage Program Opportunity to have a homepage hosted on the Chamber website. No web hosting fees. No domain name fees. Includes one logo, one photo, and approximately 100 words of content, along with contact information. Click here for details.
Business Referrals Your business will be referred free of charge to any individuals contacting the Chamber office and requesting information pertaining to your type of business. Your company information is also listed free of charge on our website.
Member Get-togethers Access to informative guest speakers and training opportunities. Members receive discounts when fees are charged for either of these networking opportunities. General meetings are educational, informative, and interactive. Networking opportunities with peers, government officials, and business leaders.
Member Discounts The Chamber works on a two-tiered system for most of their programs. This includes booth rental costs for the Trade Show and tickets for other events such as the Small Business Gala and dinner meetings, advertising for such things as Country Christmas, and most other Chamber events and programs. This makes it even more affordable for you to network with other members of the Didsbury business community.
TGIT Newsletter Get all the news about Chamber events and programs, activities in Didsbury, and more in this monthly newsletter. Receive timely, relevant information right to your mailbox.
Commerce Connection An advertising program on CKLJ 96.5 FM Radio with special rates for Didsbury Chamber members. Members can advertise sales, offers, programs, or anything they want. Click here for details or call the Chamber office at 403-335-3265.
Member2Member Some Chamber members offer programs designed especially for other Didsbury Chamber members. They are listed here:
Windsor Graphics offers a 10% discount on a website
    design to any Didsbury Chamber member in good
    standing. Contact Kathleen at 403-335-9445 for details.
Committee Teamwork The work of the Chamber is accomplished through extensive committee structure with numerous volunteers from business, professions and individuals working on a variety of issues. A great opportunity to participate, learn, and be part of an effective team.
Discounted Advertising Opportunity The first issue of the Didsbury Review each month features a full page ad from the Chamber. All members are listed free of charge, but there is also space available for Chamber members to purchase a business card size advertisement for just $50. Contact the Review at 403-335-3301 for details.
First Year Free! If you are a new business or a new business owner, you get the first year membership free.


VALUE-ADDED PROGRAMS
"Great opportunities to save money through your Chamber membership"
Updated July 2008

Membership in the Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce enables people in our business community to accomplish things as a group, creates a variety of resources, and provides a strong voice in your community. Value-added Programs include:

Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance
The Chambers Group Insurance Plan covers businesses with up to 50 employees. It's open to all businesses, and offers a full range of benefits including coverage normally reserved for "big business". With outstanding service and assistance, the Chambers Group Insurance Plan will tailor a benefit program to suit your needs.
ATB Financial Merchant Discount ATB Financial Merchant Discount Rates
Preferred electronic merchant discount rates for MasterCard and VISA:
• 1.71% regardless of ticket size
• Interac fee of $0.10 for each debit transaction.
Terminal fee of $33/month, monthly fee of $20 and one time activation fee of $50
VersaPay Chambers VISA & MasterCard Processing
VersaPay offers all members preferential rates on VISA, MasterCard and INTERAC processing. Canadian founded and operated, VersaPay provides local service and support combined with industry-leading expertise with secure and reliable processing networks.
• 1.65% to 1.69% on VISA & MasterCard dependent on ticket size
• $0.07/transcation Interac Direct Debit payments
• Buy, rent or lease your POS terminal starting at $22.99/month
Payworks Online Payroll Services Payworks Payroll Service
Payworks would like to introduce to our Chambers and their members an easier way to handle their payroll. Payworks has created an innovative payroll service by rolling the best qualities of software packages, service bureaus, and the power of the Internet into one system. Payworks has also integrated Chambers Group Insurance Administration through their partnership with the Johnston Group.
CEG Energy CEG Energy Options Inc. Program
CEG Energy is pleased to announce an exclusive natural gas supply program to commercial and industrial members of Chambers of Commerce. By aggregating significant natural gas volumes, Chamber members will benefit from discounted wholesale pricing.
Esso Fleet Discounts ESSO Fleet Discount Program
ESSO offers all members a discount of fuel, top-up oils, car washes, and merchandise purchased on your Esso Fleet Credit Card. No minimums apply.
Husky and Mohawk Discounts Husky/Mohawk Discount Program
Husky is very pleased to present a Group Plan commercial credit card program to all Chambers of Commerce members. Receive a $0.02/litre discount with no minimum volume requirements at any Husky/Mohawk location. Other benefits include saving time, getting great service, and enjoying quality products while working with a great business partner. Canadian owned!
Petro Canada Discounts Petro-Canada Discount Program
Realize significant savings, convenience, control and security. Discounts of $0.02/litre on all grades of gas and diesel, 20% discount on car washes, and 3% discount on vehicle propane. Petro-Canada also introduces their Pre-Paid Card, available in denominations of $10, $25, $50 and $100. A minimum of 200 litres/month must be purchased to qualify for this discount.
Purolator Purolator Discount Program
The Purolator volume discount program can save you up to 35% every time you use their services.
Adtel On-Hold Adtel On-Hold InfoPacs
Special packages are offered to Chambers of Commerce members for customized on-hold services for your business.
TD Canada Trust VISA TD Merchant Discount Rate (Canadian Chamber program)
Discount rates are offered through the Canadian Chamber of 1.69% VISA rate, 1.79% MasterCard rate and $0.09/transaction Interac rate (regardless of volume of business).
TD offers the TD Business, Personal and Wealth Management Program, which can be used in 3 different ways. As a business, as an individual and/or as an employer.
ChamberTrust Seal ChamberTrust Seal
Everyday businesses enter the world of online commerce. By acquiring the ChamberTrust Seal, Chambers members can help assure their customers the legitimacy of their businesses.

Rosebud Industrial Park, North Didsbury
Rosebud Industrial Park, Didsbury
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APPLY FOR MEMBERSHIP ONLINE
Please complete and print the membership form below, then fax it to 403 335 3265, or drop it off at the Chamber office with your cheque made payable to the Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce. If you prefer, mail to Box 981, Didsbury, Alberta T0M 0W0.

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Membership runs from May 1 – April 30 each year.
Business Membership - $95 + $5.70 GST ($100.70)

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Please complete and print this membership form, then fax it to 403 335 3265, or drop it off at
the Chamber office with your cheque made payable to the Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce.

The Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce now accepts Master Card, VISA, and Interac payments.
Call the office at 403-335-3265 for secure credit card purchases.

Didsbury Chamber accepts Master Card, VISA, and Interac payments.

The Didsbury & District Chamber of Commerce will use and disclose information only for the purposes for which it is collected, unless the individual consents or the Freedom of Information and Protection of Personal Privacy Act (Alberta) permits the use or disclosure without consent, in case of an emergency.

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