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5 Minutes for Business
Every other Tuesday, we release 5 Minutes for Business, a publication written by Hendrik Brakel, our Senior Director of Economic, Financial and Tax Policy. In these publications, Hendrik briefly describes current issues that affect the Canadian economy and provides insight on what it will mean for Canadians today and the future.
Chamber
Member Benefits
The Blaine Lake & District Chamber of Commerce is a member of the Saskatchewan Chamber, bringing with it many benefits:
Professional Growth and Prosperity
From peer-to-peer networking events to professional development sessions, from business leader roundtables to policy committees, the Chamber of Commerce offers you plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities that will allow you to grow professionally as well as influence policy and decision-making to the benefit of all Canadians.
Access to a Wealth of Information
Through its various communications vehicles and direct access to its policy experts, your membership investment in the Chamber opens the door to a wealth of information on federal legislation and business initiatives.
Member Benefit Programs
The Chamber can assist you and your members in improving your bottom line through its various benefit programs.
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Preferred rates on the electronic processing of VISA (1.55%) MasterCard (1.60%), Discover (1.60%) and debit cards ($0.05/transaction) through First Data Canada
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A fuel discount ($0.035 per litre)—regardless of volume—at all Canadian ESSO-branded service stations
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Access to Human resource services through First Call…your hotline to HR
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Group Health Insurance Plans for Chamber Members, Canada's largest plan targeted to small-to-medium business
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Discounts of 30% on shipments within Canada and to worldwide destinations, 25% on imports into Canada and 75% (starting at) on freight shipments services with the UPS® Savings Program. ‘Get More’ Member Card from The UPS Store®.
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Access to Square One: Saskatchewan's Business Resource Centre Newsletter, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce's newsletter action! online and other business news and updates.
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce advocates policy changes that have been developed by business operators like yourself. The dedicated, professional staff research and reinforce these recommendations then take them forward in a manner that appeals to government.
We're listening to you.
The government listens to us!
Over the last five years, the tax savings your business receives directly because of our advocacy efforts works out to a saving of $860/employee and the recently announced, planned reduction in the Corporate Income Tax, an advocacy effort we lead in the province, will save you even more. Click here for more information on your Saskatchewan Chamber Return on Investment.
RECENT ADVOCACY WINS
We have been the largest advocate for business in this province for over 80 years and we have the successes to prove it.
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Tools for Small Business
This link contains links to valuable information to help your business grow and compete.
JOIN TODAY
To download a membership application, juct click on
the JOIN button.
The Chamber of Commerce's primary role is that of advocacy for the business community. Together we're better is the slogan that steers everything we do. As a member of an accredited chamber of commerce you can gain access to a number of additional services.
Whether you're a solo entrepreneur, home-based business or part of a larger firm, benefits are a very important part of your financial security. The Chambers Plan creates a solid foundation for that security, based on a benefit program designed specifically for small-business owners, just like you.
The Chambers of Commerce Business Assistance Service - Providing Owners the Resources to Help Manage their Business More Efficiently. Most small businesses can’t afford to have a team of specialists on hand to help deal with unexpected problems that require an expert opinion. The Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan® Business Assistance Service (BAS) is designed to fill this gap.
This confidential service provides access to professional accounting, counselling, legal and human resource experts who understand the challenges small business owners face. One-on-one consultation is often financially out of reach for many businesses, however through the Chambers Plan BAS, firms have access to expert advisors able to help their business grow.
The Chambers of Commerce Business Assistance Service - Providing Owners the Resources to Help Manage their Business More Efficiently.
All it takes to join is membership in a participating Chamber of Commerce or Board of Trade. You'll get the security you need, along with a benefits program that's personalized for you and your company.
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to read the letter
NEW CARBON TAX PLAN
Attached is an open letter to the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Catherine McKenna, and Saskatchewan’s provincial Minister of the Environment, the Honourable Scott Moe.
The letter contains the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s response to yesterday’s federal carbon tax announcement.
This sudden decision by the federal government was certainly unexpected and is of great concern to the businesses and residents of Saskatchewan.
Over the coming weeks and months we will be working with the provincial and federal government, as well as our business members and other organizations, to find a more reasonable way to move forward on dealing with this issue.
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Sincerely,
Steve McLellan
Chief Executive Officer
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