Benefits of Membership

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ADVOCACY           

Contacts with business and political leaders creating a strong local, provincial and federal economy           

Involved in promoting the community (branding Surrey)           

Opportunity to serve on a team: Transportation & Infrastructure, Industry, Social Policy, Finance and Taxation, International Affairs, Environment & Natural Resources, Crime-Justice           

Surrey Board of Trade becomes your ‘hidden employee’ working on issues for you

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS           

96 events a year (motivational speakers, specialized networking programs, dinners, distinguished speakers, training and education); member pricing on all Board events                       

Networking events included in membership - approximately 2 a month           

Opportunity to serve on a team: Police Awards, Golf Tournament, Surrey Business Excellence Awards

Training – Education

BUSINESS RESOURCES AND SUPPORT           

Business name registrations (nominal fee)           

Use of SBoT Conference Room (nominal fee)           

Small Business Resource Guide (nominal fee)           

Emergency Response Toolkit for Businesses

Government Business Opportunities                       

COMMUNICATION - PROMOTION - MARKETING           

Flyer inserts and advertising (Business in Surrey newspaper) (fees vary)

Advertising in Membership Directory (member pricing) - Listing in Membership Directory

Awards - Recognition - Profile

Surrey Regional Request for Proposal Page

Logo Usage (SBoT logo) on member website and communication material for added credibility

Ribbon cutting and press releases

Sponsorship (a unique form of advertising) (various levels/fees)

Website advertising (nominal fee applies) and business directory listing

Enhanced Web Listing (nominal fee applies)

Email blasts to membership (nominal fee applies)

Advertising in Member-to-Member Deals Directory (nominal fee applies) - Free listing in M2M Deals Directory

COST SAVING BENEFITS           

Airport parking - YXX (Abbotsford) and YVR (Vancouver)

HR Consultation

Home & Travel Insurance

Social Media Consultant

Gym Membership

Innovative payroll services with preferred rates

Gas discount cards for National Brands

Group Insurance Plan

Membership is tax deductable

Free Energy Assessment with a Business Energy Advisor

Merchant (credit card) discounts - VISA, MasterCard, Interact, Point of Sale terminals

Partners-In-Marketing Program - Marketing Services

Special Packages for Abbotsford Heat Hockey Games

INTERNATIONAL TRADE           

On-site trade advice through Export Development Canada (nominal fee)                       

Certificate of Origin Export Documentation (nominal fee)           

International Connections - Business delegations, Business matching with foreign business delegations           

Roundtable discussions with Ambassadors, Trade Consuls and Trade Ministers