Membership Advantages

Promotion

• Promoting the Kicking Horse Country business community
• Operation of a Local Visitor and Business Information Centre in downtown Golden
• 1-800-622-GOLD

• Knowledgeable staff focused on representing your business
• Pamphlet, brochure racking and business card display
• Centralized location for pickup of brochures, telephone books, Golden Travel Planner
  

Networking

•  Business after Business ~ Wine & Cheese Mingles
• Golden Women's Show
• Let's do Lunch luncheon series with networking opportunities 

Chamber Events

• Community Excellence Awards
• Annual Christmas Parade and Downtown Block Party
• Golden Women's Show / Canada Day Pancake Breakfast & Grind / Fun Night at Golden
  Golf Club
  
•  Administrator of the Community Assets Rental Program ~ Tents, chairs, tables rental

 Training

•  Membership pricing on select seminars & courses in partnership with College of the Rockies
• Let’s do Lunch ~ a regular luncheon series facilitated by local and regional professional

Business Advocacy

• Representative attending Town of Golden council meetings
• Cross-membership of directors with Golden Area Initiatives
• Seat on the Board of Tourism Golden
• Open, proactive relationship with Federal MP, Provincial MLA, RCMP and numerous other organizations
• Community Event Co-ordination, i.e. Torch Relay, Fall Fair
  

Communication

• Chamber Website ~ comprehensive, up to date business directory
• Host for the Kicking horse Country Community Calendar
• Friday Notes ~ a weekly electronic membership newsletter ~ Business News Updates & Releases 
• Community Alerts
• Shop Local Promotion
• Welcome packages promoting Golden to newcomers and those looking to relocate
• Outdoor Sign rental for Event Promotion and advertising opportunities
  

Opportunities to Participate

•  Become a Let’s do Lunch speaker in your area of expertise
• Join the Board of Directors
• Sponsor a door prize for our events
• Volunteer at various event
• Become a committee member