Member to Member Benefits Program

Oct 21, 2009

Starting in October 2009 the Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce will begin to issue membership cards (Once renewing or registering for 2010 membership). Each member will be able to order additional personalized cards for their employees at $20 each.

The launch will be the major feature in the October edition of The Chamber Connector.

M2M Registration form (pdf)

M2M Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

How Does the Program Work?
Participating member businesses provide benefits in the form of discounts for products and/or services, and in turn receive recognition in the form of advertising and exposure and potentially much more business. Members receive additional benefits with their purchases at participating M2M Chamber businesses by presenting their valid, personalized Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce Membership Card.

Who has cards?

Each Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce member will be issued one personalized card for each vote they hold as per Chamber bylaws. Chamber members can purchase additional personalized cards for their staff at a cost of $20 per card per year. What are the advantages for me to provide a benefit?

By participating in M2M your business will receive the following:

Featured on a dynamic new page on the very active Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce website, www.gibsonschamber.com The page will be accessed via a prominent display advertisement on the home page and a banner on the front page of every section on the website.
Participating member businesses will each have their own listing, complete with logo, outlining the details of their M2M offer including a link to their own website.
The launch of the M2M program will be the major feature in The Chamber Connector newsletter, and in the electronic version is posted on the Chamber website.
In addition to media releases, interviews and press coverage, the Chamber will list the highlights of the program and participating M2M Chamber members on our website!
Your business will receive an incredible amount of exposure and promotion simply for signing on to the M2M program. On site signage and branding will be developed.

Who can participate in offering M2M Benefits?
Any Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce member may provide benefits. Members of other Chambers of Commerce may participate in the program by providing benefits, as approved by the Membership Committee, provided they do not conflict with Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce members.

How do I participate?

You would provide a discount or other benefit to customers that show you their valid Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce Membership Card. Your discount/benefit is listed and promoted by the Chamber as a benefit of your membership.

Once you register and are processed, you will receive an email confirming your participation in the program. You must begin participation at that time.

All Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce members will receive their Member to Member Benefits update monthly via "Chamber Connector" upon joining the Chamber.

When does the program start?
The program will begin with a soft launch and issuing of cards in October 2009.

When is the deadline for participation?
You may register for the M2M program at any time. The website, notices and printed materials will be updated as quickly as possible on a regular basis.

If I participate in the program and provide a discount or other benefit, how do I know who to give it to?
Anyone who is a current member of the Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce will be issued a membership card and is eligible for any benefits you agree to provide.

Are there any limitations to what I can provide as a benefit?
All discounts and benefits of any kind will be subject to review by the Gibsons & District Chamber of Commerce. To be a program participant you must offer a minimum of a 5% discount or similar value to be fair for the advertising and recognition your company will be receiving as a M2M program participant.

Am I obligated to provide the benefit forever?

No, you are not obligated. You may cancel your participation at any time, in writing, and your information will be deleted from the program.

What kind of benefit should I provide for Chamber members?
That is up to you: whatever works for your business. Some may choose a straight discount (5% to 30% off any or select purchases) or for others a different kind of benefit such as free delivery, a gift card with purchase over a certain amount, a free 1 year warranty with the purchase of a vehicle, a free system tune up for computers, a free oil change with purchase and so on. You should be comfortable offering your benefit for the entire year.

How do Members find out where to get discounts/benefits?

A complete, up to date list is found on at /m2m-directory.asp

A listing will be e-news through the Chamber Connector, once a month and posted a minimum of quarterly in The Chamber Connections quarterly print.

If someone comes into my business and says they are a Chamber member, but cannot produce a membership card, what should I do?

You are not obliged to provide them your agreed discount/benefit. Members will be clearly advised that the privilege is inextricably linked to the physical card.

I want to participate. What do I do?

To provide a discount or other benefit, complete a m2m registration form and return to the Chamber. The most expedient method to sign up is to contact office staff at 604 886 2325 or contact them via email