About Us
Tobermory Chamber of Commerce

In Business for You

The Tobermory Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary association of business men and women who have joined together to advance the economic and social well-being of the community.

The Chamber of Commerce is an advocate for our business members. The Chamber represents our businesses at the municipal and regional levels.  The Chamber works to act as a resource centre for new businesses and tourism and as an active representative on several community initiatives.

The Tobermory Chamber of Commerce creates opportunities for our members to learn, meet other business people and to do business with one another. This is accomplished with networking events such as; Welcome Back Wine and Cheese, workshops, trade shows and more.

The Chamber of Commerce operates the Tourist Information Centre, hosts an Annual General Meeting, hosts the Community Events Calendar on our website and partners with the Bruce Peninsula Tourism Association to promote our community.

 The Tobermory Chamber of Commerce is committed to the economic prosperity of the Upper Bruce Peninsula

Benefits of Membership

The Tobermory Chamber of Commerce is an association of business and local interest groups dedicated to the economic welfare of Tobermory.

Our organization uses the money you invest to support your business interests. A membership in the Chamber of Commerce is an investment.

Why Join?

• You and your business will be in a position to grow and prosper because of the benefits offered through membership.

Networking

• "Welcome Back Wine and Cheese” offers an opportunity to make new business contacts, exchange information and ideas and promote your business in a relaxed social setting.
• Workshops and other special events help build relationships which form a foundation for business success. The Chamber attempts to provide networking opportunities for member businesses. Throughout the year the Chamber sponsors activities to promote social interaction and networking.
• Meet other business people and profit by their experience by attending the special events sponsored by the Chamber.

Business Exposure

• Chamber E-Mail Newsletter
• Spring and Fall business and dinner meetings
• Brochures at the Information Centre
• Members are automatically listed on our website (http://www.tobermory.org) with a link to your own website or e-mail.
• Your membership decal tells the public that they can do business with you with confidence.
• Wine and Cheese, workshops and seminars - informative, experts in various fields

Cost Saving Group Insurance

• You have the opportunity to participate in group health and life insurance packages available for small businesses at rates normally reserved for large firms.  See http://www.chambers.com for more information.

Government Lobby Power

• Through membership in the Chamber, you become a member of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce - a recognized voice for business with a record of substantial achievements in influencing legislation at the provincial and federal levels.

Discounted Merchant Rates for Visa and MasterCard

• Preferred TD Canada Trust Visa and MasterCard merchant rates are available to Chamber Members.
• Visa merchant rates are 1.8%; MasterCard merchant rates are 1.97%; Interact transaction rates are 12 cents each and the terminal monthly rental is $35.00 or $59.00 monthly for a wireless terminal. Please call TD Canada Trust direct at 1-800-363-1163

Student Employment

• Provision of job opportunities for local students and others through provincial and federal funding.

How to Join

Becoming a member is a simple process. Just print off the application form, fill it out and mail, along with your cheque to the address shown.