MEMBERSHIP OF THE LUNENBURG BOARD OF TRADE

Any person interested in the objectives of the Board is eligible for membership, once an application and the appropriate membership fee has been received. Any Member in good standing may propose an eligible person or organization as a candidate for membership at a general meeting. With a majority two-thirds acceptance of the proposal, the applicant shall henceforth be a member of The Board of Trade.

Our membership year runs from January 1st to December 31st.  We do not pro-rate new memberships, however from July 1st onwards each year, any new membership will (upon acceptance, as above) be treated as if it commenced January 1st for membership voting purposes. Effectively securing the new years membership at the previous year’s price. Upon receipt of the appropriate fee the member will be entered on our website and included in our membership mailings.

 

A MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

All the rights and obligations of a Member in good standing.

One representative vote at general and annual meetings (an Associate member is not eligible for a Board position and does not qualify for a membership vote).

Access to Board programs and initiatives.

 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING INITIATIVES

  • Free directory listing on the web site, an opportunity to display your company contact info and business description;

  • Lunenburg Town Map & Business Directory – distributed to all major Visitor Information Centres throughout the Province and beyond.

  • Marketing of Lunenburg as a destination – working to secure recognition for Lunenburg as a destination:

  • Managing and operating the Visitor Information Centre on Blockhouse Hill with representation for your business rack cards.  A second location operates on the Lunenburg waterfront;

  • Vehicular way-finding, award-winning pedestrian way-finding signage and map kiosk panels strategically placed around town;

  • Activation of waterfront space with seating and mural as part of a collaborative initiative between the Lunenburg Board of Trade, Town of Lunenburg, Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic, Develop Nova Scotia (formerly Waterfront Development Corporation);

  • Renewal of interpretative panels at historic sites and buildings around town;

  • Promotional short films highlighting living and working in Lunenburg;

  • Managing and operating a 55-site campground on Blockhouse Hill;

  • Information bulletins;

  • Co-operative advertising and discount pricing made available.

 

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS – SAVE BY UTILIZING THESE BENEFITS

  • Chamber of Commerce Group Insurance Plan  Click <Here> for an information video on employee benefits.

  • Home & Auto Insurance at preferred rates through Johnson Inc as a benefit to member companies and their employees.

  • Pet Insurance Coverage through Johnson’s inc. https://www.petsplusus.com/partner/johnson

  • West Nova Fuels (Lunenburg 902-634-3835), receive $0.05 cents per litre fuel discount for commercial accounts.

  • Promote SHOP LOCAL.

  • Iron Mountain confidential paper shredding facilities at the LBoT offices (details on request);

  • One strong voice for the business community, advocacy to all levels of government on behalf of the membership.

  • Special discounts on Lenovo products.

  • Long Distance Savings Plan with Venture Elite – save on long distance calling charges, including cellular long distance http://www.westcangroup.ca/LongDistanceReg.aspx?auid=d4893480-ac0e-4c9f-b7ea-68df4bca9a5e

  • Special discounts on print and digital campaigns with the Saltwire network, as well as other perks.

  • Shipping and freight services with UPS Canada, UPS Members Benefit Program with heavily discounted shipping services 30%;

  • Esso Business Card Program , you can even promote this program to your employees - a great way to save money and give your employees a benefit;

  • Payment processing partner ‘First Data’, offers competitive rates on Visa/MasterCard/Debit handling fees https://www.chambermerchantservices.ca/ or telephone 1-888-265-4117;

  • Chamber eLearning Centre – discounts on thousands of online courses.

  • Economic development and marketing initiatives.

  • Early access to our free Business Education courses.

  • Town Maps – Free business directory listing on our print map.

  • Advertising at preferential rates in various destination publications.

  • ADP Payroll Services Partnership Program – access to a tailored payroll program at preferred rates.

  • Low membership fees.

  • Opportunities to attend seminars with speakers on the topics important to business and NS, in general.

  • Small business networking.

  • Community event sponsorship and facilitation.

 

REFUND POLICY

All sales are final. Any refunds will be subject to agreement by the Council of the Lunenburg Board of Trade.

Please contact the Lunenburg Board of Trade at: (902)  634-3170