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Benefits of Membership
Our Mission
The Sioux Lookout Chamber of Commerce is an active group of business and professional people contributing to the economic, social and cultural development of Sioux Lookout and Area. We promote ethics and integrity in business. Our members represent a growing and diverse network of expertise.
Why should you join?
- Support initiatives that promote local shopping.
- Work together for the purpose of improving our community; making Sioux Lookout a vibrant, progressive community in which to live and work.
- Assist in lobbying Government for changes that affect your business and your community through resolutions presented to N.O.A.C.C.
- Discount merchant Mastercard rate.
- Group insurance benefits available for small and medium sized businesses; even for just one person, at a very affordable rate.
- Free distribution of coupons, business cards or other promotional items through our Ad Bag Campaign.
- Receive a discount rate on Chamber of Commerce Training Sessions.
- Be on top of what’s new in Sioux Lookout. Our monthly newsletter outlines Chamber events, community announcements, business tips, and training opportunities. We also alert your business about fraudulent cheques, phone scams, and the like. Submit information about your business or any promotions you are running and we will include it in our newsletter free of charge!
- Business referrals - We receive numerous calls requesting business information. We promote Chamber members through referrals.
- Free website listing and link to your site is included with your membership fee.
- Display brochures or business cards at our Office and at the Sioux Lookout Airport.
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Membership to be Proud Of
- We are partnered with the Municipality through a management agreement to keep the Travel Information Centre open all year. Hundreds of Sioux Lookout Travel Packages are sent out over the winter months. And over 6000 visitors are welcomed to Sioux Lookout each summer by the Travel Centre Staff.
- The Chamber of Commerce brings the following Annual Events to Sioux Lookout: Chamber’s Choice Awards, Trade Show, Chamber Auction, and Moonlight Madness.
- In 2008 we will host our 26th Annual Trade Craft and Home Show - Where else can you showcase your business to 2000 people in 2 days! Join us for Blueberry Bert's 25th Anniversary!
- We provide local, affordable training opportunities to area businesses.
- We publish and distribute 40, 000 copies of our Northern Experience Magazine, which has gained recognition as the best promotional magazine in Northwestern Ontario. An online version of the magazine is posted on our website.
- We are members of NOACC (Northwestern Ontario Associated Chambers of Commerce).
- We advertise Sioux Lookout in Patricia Regional Tourist Council and Sunset Country publications.
- We’re the voice of business for Sioux Lookout and Area.
Get Involved
Become a member, join a committee, and share ideas!
Participate in business promotions and social events!
Be part of an organization that gives back to its community!
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