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The Ajax Pickering Board of Trade provides a number of marketing opportunities for members.E-BulletinShare your news, successes, events and more with your fellow members through our weekly e-Bulletin.Eco-Business ProgramKeen to be green? We’ll help you get there and you may save money in the process.

AdvocacyThe Ajax-Pickering Board of Trade is the voice of the Ajax and Pickering business community.The board monitors public policy issues and advocates for business-friendly legislation at all levels of government so you can focus on your business. Through our policy and advocacy approach in co-operation with the Ontario and Canadian chambers of commerce, our board develops and advocates for innovative solutions to improve the business climate on behalf of our members.Feedback From Our MembersWe want to know what really matters to your business. We regularly survey our members on a variety of policy issues to ensure we are addressing key issues as they relate to a strong, effective business climate.

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Membership Benefits

Networking OpportunitiesConnect with Ajax-Pickering’s foremost business network, meet business-owners and decision makers and build relationships. Choose the networking opportunities that work best for your business. CommitteesOur committees are comprised of dedicated members who volunteer their leadership and experience about key issues identified by the local business community. The committees serve as a resource of expertise and always welcome new members. Where do you fit?Social NetworksOur online communities help our members connect virtually when they aren’t attending events.Writing OpportunitiesBuild your credibility by sharing your expertise in our print publications, our business blog or in other ways.Increase Your Profile• Referrals to your business• Website listing with your logo and description of your business• Event Sponsorships• Business Excellence Awards

Cost-saving Affinity ProgramsWe leverage the buying power of the chamber network to save you money. Group Insurance ProgramA competitive benefits plan is a great way to retain employees. Leverage the buying power of over 25,000 businesses in Canada by taking advantage of the Chambers of Commerce Group Insurance Plan.Member-to-Member Offers• Provide exclusive savings and special discounts to fellow board members• Build consumer loyalty• Foster connections between members sharing business with each other

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Educational opportunities: • Monthly networking events• Professional development workshops• Chamber e-learning• Special seminars• Free monthly Lunch + Learns

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