ABOUT THE WASAGA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE   
 

The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce is a Non-Profit Organization that features 15 Professional Chamber Team Members including 3 Executive Directors, 8 Directors, 3 Community Representatives and a Member’s Consultant. 

The mission of the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce is to be the conduit to promote and protect the interests and commerce of the entire Wasaga Beach business community with a focus on advocacy, education and networking. Our ultimate vision is to be the leading sustainable support organization of trade and commerce in Simcoe County.

In our 80^th Anniversary year, the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce will actively engage in conversations throughout the Wasaga Beach community to understand business needs, advocate on behalf of all local businesses and to share information about how the Chamber can be of support.

Partnered with the Town of Wasaga Beach, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce is an impartial advocate, representing business interests at municipal, provincial and national levels.

The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors provide a wealth of knowledge and skills to the entire business community. The Board is approachable and accountable with documented Codes of Ethics and Conduct. The Board of Directors are informed and engaged throughout the community, participating in the Healthy Community Network, Wasaga Builders and Contractors Association, BNI Thrive, Wasaga Beach Lion’s Club, mentoring at the South Georgian Bay Small Business Enterprise Centre, and more. We are a positive and supportive team, courteous, respectful and free of animosity.

The Chamber is unbiased and non-political with the sole purpose of advocating for and empowering Wasaga Beach businesses to grow. The Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce is approachable and accessible through many channels as stated below. We want to understand the needs of our businesses, so we can collaborate with you. Whether you need marketing, team training, website design, accounting, or more, the Wasaga Beach Chamber of Commerce is connected, with access to extensive resources including consultants, mentors, training, funding and more.
 
Hosting events throughout the year, the Chamber supports Non-member and Member businesses, Family businesses, Start-up businesses as well as Corporations. Ask about the spectrum of opportunities the Chamber offers to support your business.

CONTACT THE WASAGA BEACH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE:

·     Annual General Meeting of Members, Executive Directors, Directors, Community Representatives and Member’s Consultant.
·     Brochure Swap.
·     Business After 5 monthly networking opportunities for members.
·     Business Awards & Recognition Banquet to recognize businesses and employees that have gone that extra mile. 
·     Joined Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) – extensive network of resources and information.
·     Joined Canada Chamber of Commerce (CCC) – extensive network of resources and information.
·     Co-hosted the Annual Business Show inviting businesses to set up tables and display/sell items; offer Door Prizes and giveaways.
·     Women in Business Awards to celebrate women in business!
·     Holiday Showcase of Homes with Tommy Smythe, to kick-off the season in style.
·     Surveyed Attendees of Holiday Showcase of Homes gathering insights which were also shared with Town of Wasaga Beach EDO.
·     Tourism Centre at the Chamber office as well as Tourism Kiosk at Beach 1.
·     Staffed 2 Visitors Centres - engaged visitors and captured insights which were supplied to Town of Wasaga Beach EDO.
·     Alta Vista Chambers Plan Employee Benefit Program – actively engage members.
·     Transportation Committee member.
·     Stonebridge Blues committee.
·     Mayor’s Breakfast.
·     Mother’s Day Vendor Show.
·     Snowman Mania.
·     Wasaga Tourism committee member.
·     Visitor Guide Book 2018.
·     Expand Member’s Discount programs.
·     28 New Members.
·     Reach and Refresh, actively seeking to understand current needs and extend offerings to businesses throughout Wasaga Beach.
·     Online membership application form with online payment.
·     NEW automated Monthly payment option.
·     Online survey to gather perspectives across Wasaga business community.
·     Opt-in option within survey to share future communications by email.
·     New simplified membership kit with automation efficiencies.
·     Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC) resources

o   Advocacy and Communications Support
o   Educational Programs
o   Cost-Savings Programs
o   Policy Working Groups
o   Resources & Support
o   Advocacy Day with MPPs and senior government officials
o   AGM & Convention - advocacy and advancement at provincial level
o   Ontario Economic Report (OER) – annual policy report / collective voice of OCC members.

Collaborative Associations: