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?It’s a new operating reality in British ColumbiaWhat role can your business play?Since March 2020, businesses have experienced some of the most devastating economic impacts in a generation – and chambers have, too. Yet local chambers and boards of trade have risen to the occasion with strong advocacy and a clear sense of purpose: to help BC businesses get back on their feet. Our focus over the next 12-24 months will be around creating a roadmap to recovery – by listening to youleft1191260“Chambers of Commerce will be essential partners as communities chart pathways out of the crisis.”—The World Health Organization & The International Chamber of Commerce, March 20205850020000“Chambers of Commerce will be essential partners as communities chart pathways out of the crisis.”—The World Health Organization & The International Chamber of Commerce, March 2020Strong, local business associations like the CITY Chamber will be essential in helping government listen to the needs of business and think through how to navigate back to prosperity. In an environment where governments will be forced to pick winners and losers in a post-pandemic world, your chamber will be ensuring CITY and its business priorities are kept top of mind with decision-makers. Chambers are here to say, “We’ve got this.”But we can’t do it aloneYou may not know it, but our chamber network is vast and deep—and we’re an unstoppable force. In BC alone, we’re made up of 36,000 businesses strong. You are supported by a local, provincial, and national chambers—the CITY chamber is in a unique position as our community’s leader on the path to recovery for local businesses. YOUR CHAMBER BRAND STATEMENTS/POSITIONINGS.At the local level, we’re…. Insert a description of your local advocacy efforts.We’re also taking the feedback our members directly to government.Recently, our provincial network secured a historic win by ensuring the BC government extended the temporary layoff provision which has averted countless business insolvencies and will accelerate BC on the path to recovery. What we’ve heard:Our community has been asking for better wage subsidies, urgent solutions around commercial rents, and tax cuts and deferrals.What else do your members want? Use data from your regional/city custom report.Example: (list 2-3 most important)XX % of CITY businesses said XXXXX % of you asked for wage subsidiesEtc.What we’re doing:Our chamber has been gathering data, feedback, and recommendations on –which is informing all the recommendations to government—and has driven the government supports rolled out to date. At the BC Chamber level, we sit on the Premier’s Economic Recovery Task Force and we’re taking your concerns – and ideas! – right to the Premier every Thursday morning.?? We’re one of only nine business associations leading this charge.At the local level we are the keepers of essential data about businesses in our community. We know that XXX. In addition, … (use this to address the specific asks your local community has had from above ) MUNICIPAL SURVEYOur advocacy is fueled by this communityWe’re consistently tapping into the power of our network—and advising government on what supports our community needs to recover. As a business leader in our community, you can play a critical role in this process.While this cycle of advocacy is business as usual for the CITY Chamber— the stakes are especially high right now. That’s why we are looking for partners like you: business and community leaders who can amplify our efforts—and in turn, amplify our results.Invitation and InvestmentWhat will your legacy be?left353060In a recent poll by Angus Reid, 89% of British Columbians said that companies that take an active role during this crisis will have “gained a loyal customer in me.” 00In a recent poll by Angus Reid, 89% of British Columbians said that companies that take an active role during this crisis will have “gained a loyal customer in me.” We’re inviting you to be a partner with the XX Chamber to help guide CITY businesses down the road to recovery. This is your opportunity to be a transformative community catalyst, by making a commitment to accelerate CITY’s efforts in restarting our local economy. As a community champion you’ll be able to showcase your business leadership as our region moves through crisis and toward recovery. There are various levels of commitment to choose from, based on your business goals.Diamond Level PRICE (three spaces available)This level is only open to three leading brands in our chamber membership. These brands will be awarded with exceptional benefits and visibility, including a seat at the BC Chamber of Commerce's Provincial Roundtable.Benefits: (suggested options for Diamond level)Chamber membership (1 year, 2 years?)Keynote address at events (X per year)A seat on the CHAMBER economic recovery task force (if applicable)A seat at the BC Chamber Economic Recovery RoundtableThe opportunity calendarize two CEO meetings per year to directly discuss your policy needsVisibility:A logo to place on our chamber website that says: A proud supporter of the CITY Chamber’s Business Recovery ProgramGold Level PRICE (X number of spaces available)This level offers exceptional visibility for your business--leverage your corporate social responsibility work in CITY and show our community that your business is committed to leading our region toward recovery.Benefits: Choose from the list below. Silver Level PRICE (X number of spaces available)At the silver level, you’ll be positioned as a community leader by... (include a high-level description of the benefits you’re offering. E.g. receiving podium time at our events, contributing to our advocacy efforts, gaining brand exposure on our chamber communications channels.)Benefits: Choose from the list below------------------------------------------------------------END of Partnership Document----------------------------------------------------------Now, create partnership packages that work for your chamber!When designing your packages, consider the following:Your internal capacity to care for these partners. You must make sure you have the resources (Staffing, time, money) to follow through on the benefits offered to each partner. Don’t underestimate the amount of work it will be!Your available communication channels.Your digital and/or physical event cadence (how do you manage commitments to several sponsors when it comes to event speaking opportunities or podium time?Here are some ideas to get you started:Advocacy opportunities: Co-authored letters to governmentCo-authored op-edsMedia relations opportunitiesEvent speaking opportunities (webinars) that will help position their business as a community leaderBrand visibility:Logo placement on websiteLogo placement at eventsLogo visibility on webinarsContent opportunities (placement of ads, blog posts/articles, advertorials, videos, promotion of news releases/announcements or media coverage of their business.)Channels:Social media (facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram)NewslettersOur websiteYouTube Event content-webinar (allow the business to present a keynote if relevant) Allow the business opportunity to host an event/webinar for your membersBrand visibility at their business (Thank you photo/plaque from the XX Chamber)Brand visibility at your chamber office (Thank you to our Partners in Recovery YOUR BUSINESS LOGOTickets and training:Tickets to your virtual excellence awardsTickets to your XX training/webinar (Consider partnering/teaming up with other chambers on this)Other local chamber training/education opportunities Community Leadership OpportunitiesDo you have a local economic task force or local recovery group? Offer the business a seat at the table, or a chance to present.Brand visibility at their business (Thank you photo/plaque from the XX Chamber)Brand visibility at your chamber office (Thank you to our Partners in Recovery BUSINESS LOGO) ................
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