Nexus Insurance Brokers

Call us today to arrange a no obligation audit of your current Business Insurance Policy/Program.

Nexus Insurance Brokers will always strive to ensure that our fellow Surrey Board of Trade members receive the most superior service while providing the best Insurance coverage with the best rates available to meet their needs.

Since Commercial Insurance is our only business, you can be sure that you will always receive knowledgeable, professional & current insurance advice.

Prestige Performance Consulting Ltd.

Is your business on the right path ? Are customers connecting with your products ? Are complexities and priorities at odds ? Does your business have the clarity to make smart decisions ?

Take advantage of a confidential business review that zeros-in on key, strategic areas and identifies top priorities for implementation of change.

Surrey Board of Trade members receive:

•       15% off consulting engagements, projects and assessments across. Businesses and enterprises benefit of preferred pricing for business, technology and supply chain transformation services, strategic planning and development, risk, project & portfolio management and sustainability strategy.

•       15% discount on consulting services addressing brand engagement, client acquisition, project execution, staff productivity, processes and overall business growth through innovation and competiveness.

Prestige also offers at a 15% discount its NEW PerformanceOne, a comprehensive program for small business, targeting strategic performance improvement by building a structured, sustainable foundation, a clear, recognizable brand and effectively drive customer engagement.

Contact us also to learn more about Prestige PerformanceOne for Micro-Business and how to qualify for BC government funding for up to 8 weeks of business improvement services. 

Abbotsford Heat Hockey

Surrey Board of Trade – Abbotsford Heat Member Benefit Offer

Surrey Board of Trade Members are eligible for discounted ticket prices during the regular season.

To order call Justin McIntyre at 604.743.5056 or email jmcintyre@abbotsfordheat.com.

Platinum Athletic Club

Save on your Platinum Athletic Club membership!

Enrollment = $0 ($149 Savings)
Monthly Dues = $35 ($10 per month Savings)
Membership Term = Pay As You Go (No Contract)

“BONUS” ADD ON: Spouses of Surrey Board of Trade Members can join for FREE*

 *Spouses must share the same last name or reside in the same residence as the primary Platinum Athletic Club Membership holder (Surrey Board of Trade Member / Employee) – proof required.

This corporate membership offering is open to business owners and their staff. Offer valid to new gym members only.

Click here for a full list of offers from Platinum Athletic Club

Payfirma

Are you looking for a credit and debit card processor? Payfirma offers all SBoT members the best rates for merchant payment processing in Canada.

Visa Discount Rate at 1.54%*, MasterCard Discount Rate at 1.59%*, and Interac at $0.06. With the Interchange Plus Pricing model, merchants will never pay non-qualified surcharges! 

** Interchange base rates are set by the Card Brands. Added base rate for VISA before interchange plus is 0.15%. Added base rate for MasterCard before interchange plus rate is 0.20%. INTERAC rate is per swiped transaction.

Johnson Inc.

As a Surrey Board of Trade member, you can take advantage of Johnson Inc.’s Preferred Service Home Plan and you may be eligible for AIR MILES® reward miles on your home insurance. Eligible customers receive one AIR MILES® reward mile for every $20 in premium paid.

With Johnson, you have access to a personally-assigned licensed insurance representative who will handle all of your home insurance needs. We’re available 24 hours a day, seven days a week so, whether it’s a holiday weekend or late in the evening, one of our professional representatives will be there to assist you.

Johnson offers a variety of ways through which you may choose to interact with us - in person through our branch network, via telephone, or online. You can also access your policy information at anytime through our secure Members Only website.

Johnson is a national provider of insurance and benefits. With origins dating back more than 125 years, Johnson Inc. has more than 1200 employees in over 65 locations across the country. The company prides itself on offering award-winning customer service and has been recognized as the world leader in customer relationship management by an international benchmarking tool. Johnson has also been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Companies to work for three years in a row (2010, 2011 & 2012)!*

For more information or to receive a no obligation quote on your home insurance, please call                  1-800-563-0677 or visit www.johnson.ca/chamber. When requesting your quote please remember to reference your group ID Code: JE.

This information is provided courtesy of Johnson Inc. 

Home insurance is available through Johnson Inc., a licensed insurance intermediary. Home insurance policies are primarily underwritten by Unifund Assurance Company (Unifund). Johnson Inc. and Unifund share common ownership. AIR MILES® reward miles awarded only on regular home insurance policies underwritten by Unifund Assurance Company. AIR MILES® reward miles awarded at the time premium is paid. ®TM Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and Johnson Inc. (for Unifund Assurance Company). *Mediacorp Canada Inc.

City Green Solutions and BC Hydro

Get Paid to Save Money on Your Energy Bills

The Surrey Board of Trade in partnership with BC Hydro and City Green Solutions, a non-profit organization providing energy efficiency services and programs, are proud to present a new benefit program for their members:

The BC Hydro Product Incentive Program makes it easy for small and medium sized businesses and non-profit organizations to save money and reduce their energy consumption. Eligible businesses/organizations can:

1.     Receive a free energy assessment with an Energy Efficiency Advisor.

2.     Learn about upgrades that improve your work environment and deliver quick payback through energy savings.

3.     Receive financial incentives for upgrading lighting, refrigeration systems, and more. 

This program is open to all types of businesses and non-profit organizations, including retail, restaurant, small industrial, office, churches, and common areas of strata housing complexes. The service is free, and there’s no obligation for the businesses to pursue any recommended upgrades.  If you do choose to follow up on upgrades, our City Green Advisor can help you through the process (answering questions, providing BC Hydro Power Smart Alliance contractor referrals, helping you through the Product Incentive Program application process, etc.).

“The Surrey Board of Trade, through its Environment Team, wants to help businesses to get started in thinking about and identifying energy efficiency priorities so that they can save money and energy. We believe that by promoting these free energy assessments we will be providing them with a valuable service,” says Anita Huberman, CEO, Surrey Board of Trade.

If you are a business owner in the Lower Mainland, contact the Surrey Board of Trade’s City Green Energy Advisor.  604.363.7791 to get started. www.citygreen.ca/smb.

Maya Chorobik, BSc, CSBA, Energy Efficiency Advisor – Business, City Green Solutions

Board of Trade Group Insurance Plan

Brought to you through Schmidt and Funk Financial Services Inc., this plan takes advantage of the membership in Boards of Trade/Chambers of Commerce across Canada to offer some of the best rates around for group insurance for small business. They serve companies that have 1-50 employees.

TD Merchant Services

Some of the best rates in town, effective May 1, 2011: Merchant Visa discount rate (1.59%), Mastercard (1.64%), and Interac ($0.069).

HRfx

HRfx  offers a $50 discount on their "HR in a Box", a source of ready-to-go human resource tools and information that are simple and ready to use  (reg. $549). They also offer members 10% off other services.

Park'N Fly

Heading for the Vancouver International Airport and thinking about using Park’N Fly services for the first time? Take advantage of a member benefit of two complimentary days parking. From then on, prove you’re a member and get a 15% discount for belonging to the Surrey Board of Trade.

Interested in free parking? You can now earn free parking stays when you stay at Park’N Fly. Simply by joining the Park'N Fly Rewards program, you can start earning points towards free parking days. There’s no cost to join and it’s simple and easy to enroll. Parking at Park’N Fly has never been better!

Abbotsford Airport

As a member you canpark in the Frequent Flyer parking zone, located just across the street form the terminal. When you pay for your parking, leave your reciept and your SBoT membership card on the dash.

Esso/Imperial Oil

3.5 cents/litre discount for members on the pump prices of fuel.

Imperial Oil is pleased to offer the opportunity for employees of Surrey Board of Trade member businesses to enroll in the Esso Business Card program. This program offers a rebate of 3.5 cents per litre on fuel purchases at over 1,850 Esso stations across Canada!

Payworks

Payworks offers innovative web-based Payroll, HR and Employee Time Management. They offer members the following*: Basic Run Charge $12.50 & one-time fee of $75; Year-end tax filing/T4’s;  $1.25 per Direct Deposit or Cheques.

*All prices are subject to change without notice as per the terms of your service agreement.

Export Development Canada

Move beyond the Canadian market by taking advantage of the services of an international trade consultant. Learn about of import and export requirements as they relate to your business.

B.C. Arbitration and Mediation Institute

A cost effective way to resolve disputes regardless of size and complexity. The B.C. Arbitration and Mediation Institute has given Board of Trade members a preferential rate for this service.

Social Media Plan for Members

Learn how to build a social media marketing program for your business. This free benefit covers the tools and how they work, as well as basic strategies for you. You can find more information about this benefit here.

Member to Member Discounts

If you'd like to take part in our member to member discount program, please use this form to send us your offer. Your business will be listed in future updates of our M2M Directory. Members helping members makes good business sense.

Letters of Confirmation for Member in Good Standing

For our members, we are pleased to provide letters when your business is in good standing with the Surrey Board of Trade. Letters help your business become a respected credible business in the community, and worldwide.

Boardroom Rentals

The Surrey Board of Trade Building is for our members to use. Have your meetings or seminars in a professional business environment for seating up to 22 people. Enquire through the Surrey Board of Trade office 604.581.7130