The GNCC Advantage

The GNCC is a non-profit, non-partisan, membership-driven organization, dedicated to the success of our members in order to ensure the long-term economic and social prosperity of the Niagara region.

Too often, businesses and entrepreneurs feel isolated and struggle to achieve their personal and business goals. We are here to help make your business better by providing you with networking, savings, marketing opportunities and a large audience to make it easy for you to power your business growth.

Every GNCC member enjoys these base membership inclusions:

BUILD YOUR BRAND

Website directory listing
Digital directory listing
GNCC member logo, member certificate, and window decal
Digital membership directory
Member rates for digital advertising
Access to Business Savings Programs (including Chamber Insurance)
Access to Member 2 Member Savings
Access to private Chamber member LinkedIn Group
Use of Digital Marketing Dollars to distribute social media content or e-mail blasts through our network

GROW YOUR NETWORK

Personalized business introductions
Invitation to and exposure at monthly Business After 5 – complimentary
Invitation to monthly Lunch and Learn
Sponsorship opportunities (additional costs apply)
Member Expo booth opportunity (additional costs apply)

EXPAND YOUR INFLUENCE

Access to policy assistance
Subscription to GNCC Daily Updates
Membership with Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Chamber of Commerce

ESSENTIAL MEMBERSHIP

Being an Essential Member

This membership places you in the driver’s seat and gives you access to chamber community and resources. All the while, saving you money through business to business member-only benefits.

Essential Membership Advantages

All base membership inclusions

$425 in Digital Marketing Dollars

CONNECT MEMBERSHIP

Being a Connect Member

This membership is your ticket to networking and professional development events throughout the year. Designed specifically for businesses looking to hit the virtual pavement and get some serious facetime with Niagara’s business community.

Connect Membership Advantages

All base membership inclusions

$850 in Digital Marketing Dollars

$400 in Chamber Bucks to attend ticketed events*

GROWTH MEMBERSHIP

Being a Growth Member

This membership is for businesses who are eager to grow. You have overcome obstacles and built a strong brand in Niagara. This membership will increase brand awareness, while putting you at the table with your peers.

Growth Membership Advantages

All base membership inclusions

$850 in Digital Marketing Dollars

$1,100 in Website Promotion Dollars

$250 ad in Digital Directory

Free Booth at Chamber Connects member expo

ENTERPRISING MEMBERSHIP

Being an Enterprising Member

This membership is for businesses who have built a trusted brand and want to tell their story. You have strong brand awareness, are an established business and want to remain at the forefront.

Enterprising Membership Advantages

All base membership inclusions

$1700 in Digital Marketing Dollars

$1,350 in Website Promotion Dollars

$250 ad in Digital Directory

Free Booth at Chamber Connects member expo

INFLUENCE MEMBERSHIP

Being an Influence Member

Building a solid business community is an important consideration in your business as well as contributing your voice on issues that businesses require to thrive. Influence policy on a municipal, provincial and federal level.

Influence Membership Advantages

All base membership inclusions

$2275 in Digital Marketing Dollars

$2100 in Website Promotion Dollars

4-hour Digital Marketing Design or Consultation

$250 ad in Digital Directory

Free Booth at Chamber Connects member expo

Complimentary invitation to Niagara Business Leadership Series

Government policy round table invitations

CHAMPION MEMBERSHIP

Being a Champion Member

You are a community leader. As a key contributor to the community you are interested in the Chamber’s work in shaping policy and connecting with other business leaders.

Champion Membership Advantages

All base membership inclusions

$5200 in Digital Marketing Dollars

$4200 in Website Promotion Dollars

8-hour Digital Marketing Design or Consultation

$250 ad in Digital Directory

Free Booth at Chamber Connects member expo

Complimentary invitation to Niagara Business Leadership Series

Government policy round table invitations

Presentation to GNCC Board of Directors (1)

Membership Comparison



Website & Printed Directory Listings	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
GNCC Member Logo, Certificate And Decal	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Subscription to Daily Update	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Access To Business Savings Programs	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Access To Member 2 Member Savings Programs	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Access To Private Chamber Member Linkedin Group	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Social Media Posts — Across All Channels	1	2	2	4	3	8
Eblasts — To Gncc Member Subscribers	1	2	2	4	3	8
Chamber Bucks (Redeem for Event Tickets)		$400
Free Member Directory Print Advertisement			•	•	•	•
Digital Marketing Dollars	$425	$850	$850	$1.7k	$2.2k	$5.2k
Invitation To Monthly Business After 5 Series	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Invitation to Virtual Events	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Personalized Business Introductions	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Sponsorship Opportunities	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Member Expo Booth Opportunities	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Free Member Expo Booth			•	•	•	•
Website Promotion Dollars			$1.1k	$1.3k	$2.1k	$4.2k
Complimentary Invitation to Niagara Business Leadership Series					•	•
Digital Marketing Design/Consultation Services (hours)					4	8
Invitation to Government Round Table Discussions					•	•
Presentation to Board of Directors						•
Membership In Ontario Chamber Of Commerce	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Membership In Canadian Chamber Of Commerce	•	•	•	•	•	•	•
Policy & Advocacy Assistance	•	•	•	•	•	•	•