Last Updated: 2013-03-04

Edmonton Chamber of Commerce

Company information

Legal Name:   Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Operating Name:   Edmonton Chamber of Commerce
Mailing Address 600-9990 Jasper Ave NW EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 1P7	Location Address 600-9990 Jasper Ave NW EDMONTON, Alberta T5J 1P7
Telephone: (780) 426-4620
Fax: (780) 424-7946
Email: info@edmontonchamber.com
Website URL: http://www.edmontonchamber.com

Contact information

Martin Salloum
	Title:   Chief Executive Officer
	Area of Responsibility:   Management Executive
	Telephone:   (780) 426-4620
	Fax:   (780) 424-7946
	Email:   msalloum@edmontonchamber.com

Company description

The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is a member of the World Trade Center Association. Our mandate is to actively influence Edmonton's business environment to support and promote business development. A variety of Special Events allow members to increase their expertise and knowledge in many different areas, and allow them to network with other successful companies. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce is affiliated with the Alberta Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce as part of a global business association which is recognized throughout the world. World Trade Centre Edmonton is the international division of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, and is the only World Trade Center facility in the prairie provinces. The Edmonton Chamber of Commerce/World Trade Centre is the voice of the business community to the three levels of government on matters of concern to specific industry sectors and to the general business community.
Country of Ownership:	Canada
Year Established:	1896
Exporting:	No
Primary Industry (NAICS):	813910 - Business Associations
Primary Business Activity:	Association
Number of Employees:	20

Product / Service / Licensing

Service Name:	Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
The Chamber has taken the concept of "group insurance" and applied it to Auto & Home Insurance, resulting in potential discounts in excess of 30% on your annual automobile and home insurance costs. The program applies to all professional staff of all Edmonton Chamber/WTC member companies and their immediate families and employees.
Service Name:	Certificates of Origin
Companies who export goods realize significant savings on Chamber of Commerce processing fees for Certificates of Origins and other international business documents.
Service Name:	Chamber Group Insurance
Chamber WTC member companies as small as one person can create an employee benefits program, providing medical, dental and disability coverage at preferred rates. Any claims under this program are "pooled" resulting in renewal rate stability, a unique feature of the Chamber Group Insurance Program.
Service Name:	Credibility
Consumers have trust in the Chamber of Commerce/World Trade Centre. Display your Membership Certificate and Decal on your premises. Utilize our logo and name on business cards, letterhead and advertising.
Service Name:	Gasoline Discounts
Credit cards from ESSO, Mohawk, Husky and Petro-Canada provide fleet discounts for gasoline purchases made for your personal and company vehicles. (Credit qualification is required).
Service Name:	Merchant Credit Card Discounts
Preferred merchant discount rates for VISA and MasterCard will save you money on any credit card receipts which your business deposits for payments. Credit card imprinters, merchant services and terminal transaction management computer are also available at substantial discounts.
Service Name:	Office Facilities in Foreign Countries
Your World Trade Centre Membership Card will enable you to access the facilities and services of more than 300 world trade centres in over 100 countries around the globe.
Service Name:	TradeCard
The world's first credit card for trade is a software program, which uses EDI and standard messaging tocomplete trade transactions in a paperless environment. New sources of financing are available from an array of banks. The system uses a private global network that links all trade transaction participants in a secure environment. Trade data can be verified electronically and compliance of trade documentation determined automatically. TradeCard offers the advantages of a letter of credit but with a more efficient completion of the transaction.
Service Name:	Trade Missions
Edmonton Chamber of Commerce/World Trade Centre members enjoy an opportunity to connect with both in-coming and out-going business and trade missions.
Service Name:	WTCA On-Line
Visit the website as a guest and receive free access to trade opportunities and Virtual Trade Fair catalogue pages.
Service Name:	WTC Resource Library