Member Benefits

Payworks: Payroll Solutions

Payworks is a leading expert in the field of total workforce management solutions, providing cloud-based Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Time and Absence Management to businesses across Canada.

We're a Platinum Club member of Canada's Best Managed Companies, having held the Best Managed distinction every year since 2012, and were designated one of Canada's Top Small & Medium Employers for 2021.

The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce uses the Payworks and can attest to the functionality of the program. Simply put; it is wonderful. Highly recommend it for all your payroll needs.

For members of the BC Chamber of Commerce, we offer the following*:

Basic Run Charge $16.00 & Implementation cost of $200.00
Integration with the Chamber Group Plan
Year-end tax filing/T4’s
$1.36 per Direct Deposit or Cheques

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

For more information, visit; www.payworks.ca

Helping small business do more business®.

Email Marketing Automation helps you drive sales by keeping your audience engaged and building relationships.
Welcome email for new subscribers
Triggered email series
Contact segmentation
Resend emails to non-openers
Powerful list-building tools

From email marketing to event management, to social sharing and more, members save up to 25% on these easy-to-use marketing tools.

Contact our office to learn more about this wonderful program. Our Newsletters are created using Constant Contact. We achieve very good results, we can track pretty much anything too. Before signing up be sure to link through us as we may be able to save you money!

www.constantcontact.com

BC Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Insurance Program

The BC Chamber of Commerce' insurance program was created to make it easier, more informative and more affordable for Chambers of Commerce and their non-profit member organizations to get insured. In partnership with Shaw Sabey & Associates Ltd., our 20+ years' experience and group-buying power has helped us negotiate some of the best coverage and lowest rates in the Country. And it's easy to apply! Chambers and their members can apply online in less than 5 minutes for a free, no obligation quote. Applicants will receive a quote proposal by email that includes eight different types of insurance coverage, specifically tailored for non-profit organizations. You can then pick and choose, for a customized insurance policy.

Coverage options include:

Directors & Officers Liability - premiums starting at $300.00
Commercial General Liability - premiums starting at $400.00
Property, Crime, Privacy Breach, Legal Expense, Volunteer Accident, Special Event. All of these programs or some of them can be included.

The Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce uses this program and can confirm that rates are far less expensive than we previously paid. Highly recommend this program. Contact Bill at the Chamber for more information and best ways to reach Shaw Sabey for a quote

Chambers Group Insurance Plan

Considered the VERY BEST Group Insurance Plan available in Canada you as a Member of the Chamber of Commerce can access the program. The Plan offers flexibility unknown in the industry where even a sole proprietorship can access the group plan. And, as part of the plan you are protected against user based premium increases as your rates are blended throughout the system thereby given you the benefits of a large business while being small.

Life Insurance/Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Dependent Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Health Insurance
Travel Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Orthodontics (for groups of 10+)
Employee Assistance Counseling
Vision Care
Drug Plans Including "Drug Card" Options, paying benefits right in the pharmacy
Business Overhead Benefits
RRSPs (PDF)

You can reach our LOCAL representative who is keen to meet with you, at your convenience, at: bill@albernichamber.ca (once Membership is confirmed we can assist you in receiving a customized quote)

Get A Quote

Discover why 30,000 business owners have selected this plan. Your local Chambers Plan Advisor will be in touch with a free quote for affordable group benefit coverage.

chamberplan.ca

BCMindReader.com

We know what’s on BC’s mind.

We’re the only BC business association with an opt-in business intelligence community—that’s over 3,500 members strong.

Our members are CEOs and leaders, entrepreneurs, captains of industry, business owners large and small, and corporate British Columbians. Members provide insight into the BC economic landscape and voice concerns and opportunities for BC businesses. Data gathered through BCMindReader.com is contextualized and shared with government. It informs our advocacy efforts and the policy process.

As a member of our community you’ll participate in surveys on topics you care about—all related to BC business and the provincial economy. We also share these insights back with you—so you can make data-driven decisions about your business.

Our community demographics supercharge our insight. BCMindReader.com is free to join, and our members represent every sector and region in BC; businesses of every size; and diverse backgrounds and cultures—giving voice to every British Columbian.

Learn more at: BCMindreader.com

**BC Business Magazine - In print or Online**

BCBusiness and the BC Chamber of Commerce are now partners. To seal the deal, here's a great rate

Your one-year subscription to BCBusiness magazine includes 10 issues of the print and digital edition—all for one low price!

There's no easier way to stay informed, join the BCBusiness community and keep ahead of the competition.

As a member of the BC Chamber of Commerce, you can become a subscriber for just $12. This offer is also open to your employees.

Take advantage of our lowest subscription price ever!

Call us at the Alberni Chamber and we'll help you access these incredible rates.

Purolator: Shipping

Earn volume discounts starting at 25% on Purolator Express® and Purolator Ground® services.

Leverage your organization’s specially negotiated rates with Purolator and get reliable, professional courier services for less¹.

More benefits designed with your needs in mind:

Ease of use
Simple automated shipping options for labels, waybills, and more.

Traceability
Easy and transparent online tracking capability.

Extensive coverage
Nationally, provincially or regionally, reach more places in more ways through one trusted network

A wide range of options
Choose from ground, time definite², international and more

End-to-end security
Our vast network translates into fewer handoffs

High customer service standards
Our people are knowledgeable and empowered to help you

A Canadian perspective
We take pride in being Canadian and contributing to the success of our country’s businesses

Contact us at the Alberni Valley Chamber of Commerce so that you can activate membership discount rates. bill@albernichamber.ca

Kubera: Payment Processing Systems

Kubera provides a preferential rate package for credit and debit processing and dedicated relationship managers to help serve your needs.

BC Chamber of Commerce members can see the following advantages when working with Kubera:

Reduced administration time through integrated solutions

Industry leading reporting capabilities

Fewer terminal and hardware issues

Network and security support from our local team

Increased support from our local team of experts (augmenting 24-7-365 processor support)

Staples: Office Supply Discount

Members access the Staples Advantage program to receive reduced costs on business supplies with no minimum order requirements.

Support Your Business with Student Talent

Like many organizations in BC, finding good talent may be a top-of-mind challenge. By bringing a work-integrated learning (WIL) student onboard, your organization can benefit by:

Getting help with a specific project or issue your organization is facing
Adding staffing to support your day-to-day operations
Exposing your team to new ideas and creative thinking
Building your pipeline of potential future hires
Contributing to a stronger workforce and economy through providing training and experience to future skilled workers

You can bring students onboard from any one of BC’s 25 public post-secondary schools. To find out more about work-integrated learning in BC, connect with the Association for Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning (ACE-WIL).

Access Student Talent Across BC

Find out about work-integrated learning (WIL) programs available within your area. The BC Chamber organized a series of virtual events to highlight the various WIL opportunities available at some of BC’s local post-secondary schools.

Kootenay: College of the Rockies and Columba Basin Trust, hosted by Cranbrook Chamber of Commerce: Connecting College Talent to Your Business
Kootenay: Selkirk College, hosted by the Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce: Boost Your Business with New Talent
Lower Mainland: BCIT, Douglas College and SFU, hosted by the Burnaby Board of Trade: Accessing Talent for Your Business
Northern BC: University of Northern British Columbia and College of New Caledonia (CNC), hosted by the Prince George Chamber of Commerce: Today’s Challenges, Tomorrow’s Workforce
Okanagan: Okanagan College and University of British Columbia Okanagan, hosted by the Kelowna Chamber of Commerce: Connect with Student Talent
Okanagan: Thompson Rivers University, hosted by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce: Hiring Student Talent
Sea-to-Sky: Capilano University, BCIT, and Talent MATCH, hosted by the Whistler Chamber of Commerce: Support Your Business with Student Talent

Get Started with Student Talent: Resources & Links

Funding Options: Your organization may be eligible for funding to hire a student.
What Can Student Do? Get some ideas on ways that students can add value your business and what types of roles they can do by downloading this resource.
Post Your Opportunity: Send your student job posting to multiple public post-secondary schools in BC at once.
Working with Students Handouts: Download our handouts below to support how you recruit and work with students.

Call us for more information on this program: bill@albernichamber.ca

Call us for information on any of these programs