Lead to Win

The Ottawa Chamber of CommerceJune 23, 2009

Erin KellyExecutive DirectorOttawa Chamber of Commerce

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Agenda

• Brief Overview of Chamber of Commerce

• What the Chamber offers LTW

• What the Chamber offers post-LTW

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Chamber of Commerce: A local and global enterprise

• The largest business to business networking association in Canada

• Over 7500 Chambers worldwide• Business advocacy at the municipal, provincial

and federal levels• Overseas trade missions• Relationships with Embassies/trade partners• Over 40 high quality networking events/year

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What the Chamber offers LTW

• Sales support– sales coaches and training

• Services– Chamber network to

provide free services to you as you start your business

• Mentorship – Experienced professionals

to advise and guide

• Financial Support Programs: – Export Access

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• Customers – Network, storefront

• Publicity – Chamber TV

• Cost savings– Group buying

• Affinity programs– Health care, etc.

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Publicity: Chamber TV

• Chamber TV reaches 9 Million each year

• Not just residents – policymakers, visitors, embassy staff

• Every 4th story is content from the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce

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Web storefront

• Business to Business directory largest in Ottawa– Referrals/testimonials

– Track local buying

• Marketplace features special offers for Chamber members

• Over 2 million hits/year

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Learn section

• Members forum– Learn from experts

• Resource library• Market research• Webinars• Tools

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Advocacy

• Changes to Gov’t of Ontario procurement policies to correct bias

• Working on procurement recommendations for all levels of government to give better access to small business

• Renewable energy plan and transit recommendations for city

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Group buying opportunities

• Media buying/group buying on behalf of members

• Advertisements• Bulk purchases of

machines and equipment

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Support your business community

• Chamber of Commerce is the gateway for the international community

• A strong chamber supports commerce • Get involved, influence policy decision making• Network and derive support from other

entrepreneurs• Benefit from numerous affinity programs and

group benefits• Support your local community

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Thank you

Erin Kelly

erin.kelly@ottawachamber.ca