Member Benefits
Why Join the Huron Chamber of Commerce?
The Huron Chamber of Commerce is your partner in success, connecting community leaders and fostering growth across Huron County. Representing eight municipalities, the Chamber is the largest business organization in the region and has been a trusted advocate for local businesses since 1990, with roots dating back to 1875. By joining the Chamber, your business becomes part of a dynamic network working together to create a thriving and prosperous community.
Benefits of Membership
Grow the Local Economy
As a Chamber member, you’ll contribute to initiatives that drive economic growth in Huron County. Through advocacy, partnerships, and innovative projects, the Chamber creates new opportunities for businesses like yours to succeed.
Boost Your Business Success with Tangible Benefits
The Chamber provides direct, practical tools to support your business growth:
- Promotional Opportunities: Feature your business in Chamber newsletters, social media, and events to increase your visibility.
- Networking Events: Meet potential clients, collaborators, and community leaders at our mixers, workshops, and special events.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access member-only discounts on products and services, from office supplies to insurance.
- Educational Resources: Stay informed with workshops and seminars on business trends, technology, and best practices.
- Advocacy and Representation: Ensure your voice is heard on key issues affecting your business, from taxes to transportation.
These benefits are designed to help you expand your network, attract new customers, and grow your bottom line.
Strengthen Your Community
Membership in the Chamber is a public statement of your business’s commitment to Huron County. By joining, you demonstrate leadership and dedication to making our towns and villages vibrant places to live, work, and do business. Your membership helps address challenges and celebrate achievements that shape the future of our region.
Access the Wider Chamber Network
As a member of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, you also gain access to the extensive resources of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. This network connects you to provincial and national advocacy efforts, exclusive programs, and broader business opportunities that can help your business thrive. Joining the Chamber means being part of a united voice for business success across Canada.
A Modest Investment in Growth
A Basic Membership in the Huron Chamber of Commerce is just $220 (+HST) annually—an accessible investment for most businesses. For those seeking additional visibility and promotional opportunities, Enhanced Memberships are available for $600 (+HST). These modest membership fees directly support the Chamber’s core activities in economic development, business development, and community development, ensuring we can continue to advocate for local businesses, promote growth, and build stronger communities. Every membership strengthens the Chamber’s ability to make Huron County a vibrant place to live, work, and do business.
Build Connections That Matter
The Chamber is dedicated to connecting the right people at the right time to address community issues and foster collaboration. As a member, you’ll gain access to a supportive network of like-minded businesses and community leaders who share your vision for success and a thriving Huron County.
A Legacy of Leadership
With more than 150 years of history, the Huron Chamber of Commerce continues to evolve to meet the needs of its members. Whether hosting networking events, promoting your business, or spearheading community initiatives, the Chamber is committed to helping you succeed.
When you join the Huron Chamber of Commerce, you’re not just gaining access to valuable tools, connections, and resources—you’re investing in your business’s success and the future of Huron County.
Join today for as little as $220 and experience the strength of the Chamber Network.
The two tiers of membership offer some specific extra benefits for our Enhanced Members:
| Benefit | Basic | Enhanced |
|---|---|---|
| Chamber Website: The Huron Chamber of Commerce website contains a directory of our members, including contact details, a link to your website, and more. | Maximum 200-character listing | Maximum 400-character listing |
| Referrals: The Chamber is the front door to enquiries from residents and tourists looking for products and services. Only Chamber members are referred unless there are no Chamber members in the category being requested. | ✓ | ✓ |
| eNewsletter: The Chamber directly emails eNewsletters to its mailing list of members and non-members on a regular basis. This provides great exposure to announce your business changes, employment opportunities and upcoming events. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking: The Chamber hosts a number of networking events through the year to help you strengthen relationships and build new contacts. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Networking: The Chamber offers Business After 5 partnering opportunities, with a monetary incentive to offset costs. These events let you show off your business to our members, including your facilities, products and services. You can address the members directory, with time for socializing and networking. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Social Media Networking: The Chamber maintains Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn social media accounts to promote our members to a local audience. Follow us, like us and send us qualifying information that you would like to share. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advocacy: The Chamber advocates on your behalf at the municipal, provincial and federal level, either through direct advocacy or input to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Decals: Let people know you're a Chamber member by displaying our door decal and using our logo on your website. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Certificates of Origin for International Trade. We will provide our official stamp and signature to your certificates, at a member rate of $25. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan. More than 30,000 small- to medium-sized businesses choose the Chambers Plan to protect their employees with comprehensive group benefits, including health and dental insurance. | ✓ | ✓ |
| A fuel discount at Canadian ESSO – branded service stations. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Listing in the Chamber's Business Directory, with description and contact information. Non-members are listed only by name and phone number. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ontario Chamber of Commerce included in membership. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Canadian Chamber of Commerce International Community included in membership. | ✓ | ✓ |
| New members are introduced through eNewsletter, Social Media & Business after 5, including an opportunity to have a blog written about your business. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Your logo is proudly displayed in the advertising carousel on the Home Page of Chamber Website. | X | ✓ |
| Access to Banner Advertising program in our eNewsletter. | X | ✓ |
| If you have more than one business with the same owner, receive $50 off the membership cost of each additional business. | X | ✓ |
| Discounted tickets, early access to tickets, or free advertising opportunities at select events hosted by the Chamber. | X | ✓ |