MEMBER BENEFITS
Join the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade and reap the benefits of membership!
Advocacy: We are the voice of business in Ajax and Pickering and through surveys and feedback from our members, make the views of businesses known to government at all levels.
Activities & Annual Events: Along with these annual events we also host information sessions President’s Inaugural Dinner, Annual Mayors' Breakfast, Regional Chair Luncheon address, Business Links Golf Tournament, Business Excellence and Business Person of the Year Awards, AGM & Christmas Lunch.
Bell World – Excell Communications:
Offers Board members economical cell phone packages for
employees and family, as well as monthly promotions.
Contact the office @ 905.686.0883 for more info.
Boardroom Rental: Boardroom available for rent located at the offices of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade. Daily rates for members start at $15.00/hour with the 1st hour complimentary. Also Evening and kitchen rates available. For further details, or to reserve the room download rental form. For non-member rental rates, call the Board office. Boardroom Rental Form
Business Directory: This buyers’
guide, published once a year and is distributed free of
charge to all members, offers three complimentary
listings, by business name, type and by personal
contact. Additional advertising opportunities are
available within the guide. The directory is placed at
the City and Town offices as well as the Economic
Development Offices of each Municipality, and this year
will be distributed to over 2000 key businesses in the
area.
Chamber Group Insurance Plan Medical/Dental/Disability: As a member of the Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade you can participate in a comprehensive employee benefit program. This program is of particular benefit to firms of 1 - 25 employees. For more information, please visit www.hmainsurance.com.
Committees: We have a number of committees that drive the initiatives in our strategic plan and work to support the mandate of the Board.
Communication: A weekly e-Bulletin and the
quarterly Bulletin...by Mail provide unique opportunities
for us, and you, to communicate with your fellow board
members.
Gas Discount: Board members are entitled to a discount on the price of gas when purchased at ESSO or Petro Canada gas stations anywhere in Canada. Applications are available from the Board office. Call or e-mail for more information.
Petro Application
Esso
Application
Grand & Toy: Offers members a discount up to 80% on over 7500 quality office products - in-stock and ready to ship.
Contact Kathy Borisko at 1-800-998-9033 for more
information.
Download PDF File
Member to Member Discounts: We have many members with exclusive offers for their fellow Ajax-Pickering Board members. For these offers, look for the ! beside the member’s listing in the Directory – or click on “special offers” link located at the bottom of the page in the Directory to see all the offers at one glance!
Networking Opportunities: Monthly networking events, alternating between Business for Breakfast (7:15 a.m. to 9 a.m.) and Business after 5 (5:00 – 7:00p.m.) offer a casual atmosphere to promote and profile your business with a 30 second infomercial.
Referral Services: The Board of Trade office acts as a referral agency for out of town inquiries as well as inquiries from the general public. When someone calls looking for a specific service - we provide information and contact numbers of our Board members.
Sponsorship: We provide our members with annual tailor made sponsorship packages, as well as per event opportunities. Contact info@apboardoftrade.com for further details.
TD Visa and MasterCard: Board members are entitled to special merchant rates for VISA/MC and debit transactions.
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Web Site: The Ajax Pickering Board of Trade website is an excellent resource for our members and the community. Each member has a listing on the website with a link to the business website. Information on upcoming events, media releases and member benefits are available at www.apboardoftrade.com |
