Membership Information
The Northeast Highlands Chamber of Commerce (NHCC) was established in 1996 to foster and improve the business climate to grow and prosper. It is linked to the Nova Scotia, Atlantic and Canadian Chambers of Commerce, which represent over 170,000 businesses of all sizes, from all sectors.
The Chamber represents the business interests of all of its communities through consensus. Rural business operators face significantly more challenges than their urban counterparts. Becoming a member of the Chamber of Commerce demonstrates an understanding of the value of working together for the common good. Membership shows that people working together can address their concerns.
Here are just a few benefits of membership...
Free Web Page Listing & Advertising on our web site
Chamber members are entitled to post their business, product and contact information with descriptions, logos, photos, and direct links to any existing web pages on the Chamber's web site.
Free Publications
Stay on top of current business happenings with your free subscription to Atlantic Business Monthly.
Co-op Marketing & Advertising
The Chamber has a number of programs it is involved in, including managing area involvement in the Doers and Dreamers Guide and winter/off-season marketing. A major marketing and product development initiative will positively impact on the area for some time to come.
Business Referrals
Requests about the availability of local products, services, tradespersons, catering and so on are referred to member businesses.
The Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan
The Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan covers over 20,000 small businesses across the country, each with a custom benefit plan designed to suit their needs. As a Chamber Member, you can apply for coverage whether you have one employee or twenty-five.
The Northeast Highlands Chamber of Commerce: 10 Great Reasons To Join
- Acts as an advocate by promoting the area's interests and concerns and lobbying government about issues such as roads, childcare, and infrastructure.
- Provides problem solving for area business issues and sponsors study and training programs.
- Offers networking opportunities through monthly board meetings, guest speakers, annual general meetings, and special events.
- Facilitates community economic development initiatives and works closely with several key development organizations.
- Provides representation on many different regional and provincial bodies. Individual members belong to numerous other organizations and are active in putting forth the issues and concerns of this region.
- Oversees area human resource planning.
- Opens dialogue with other members, businesses community leaders, government officials, and potential investors.
- Provides opportunities to volunteer experience and help out on committees or special projects.
- Offers discounts on VISA, MasterCard, and Interac fees.
- Raises business profile, increases number of contacts, provides marketing and promotion opportunities, and much more.
2004 Membership Fee Structure
| Membership Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Associate: non-business, non-professional | 50.00 |
| Retiree: retired business professional | 50.00 |
| Small Business: 1-5 employees, seasonal | 75.00 |
| Small Business: 1-5 employees, year round | 100.00 |
| Medium business: 6-25 employees | 125.00 |
| Corporate: 26+ employees | 200.00 |