Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce
Member Savings & Benefits

Member Guide · 2026

Member Savings & Benefits

How to use Chamber savings programs — simply.

A practical breakdown of the Chamber’s most valuable savings programs — and how to actually use them. Jump to a section, or start with the highest-ROI items below.

Maps to the Chamber benefits page — Business savings (essentials, rooms, processing, fuel, office, shipping) live in this guide with partner how-tos. Perks for the team start with Chambers Plan + HR Covered. Exposure tools (ads, calendar, job board, member deals) are in the Marketing guide + Membership 101. Difference vs the website: pick a situation, follow My path, tap I’m interested — Chamber helps you activate instead of a phone/email scavenger hunt.
Start here — highest-ROI benefits members overlook
  1. HR Covered — over $2,500 in included HR value (free with membership).
  2. Payworks — 20% off payroll setup and recurring fees.
  3. Grand & Toy — deep discounts on office purchases.
  4. UPS — 50%+ off shipping for product-based businesses.
  5. Fuel programs / Kubera / Boardroom — if you have vehicles, take cards, or need meeting space.

01 Business essentials

Chambers Plan — Employee Benefits

WhatCustom health/dental plans, pooled pricing, telemedicine, Business Assistance Program.
WhoEmployers, sole props, home-based, farms, growing teams.
HowCall Ryan Davies at 250-383-7191 to size a plan for your team.
Ask whenYou’re hiring or competing for talent.

Payworks Payroll & HR

What20% off setup and recurring payroll fees. Payroll, HR, time & absence tools.
WhoBusinesses with employees (retail, restaurant, construction, professional services).
HowContact Payworks via the Chamber Member Benefits portal; mention membership.
Ask whenYou have (or are adding) employees / payroll.

Constant Contact

WhatUp to 25% off 12-month email marketing contracts.
WhoBusinesses that email customers regularly — retailers, events, services.
HowRegister on the Chamber Member Benefits portal for member pricing.
Ask whenYou email customers regularly or launch a campaign.

HR Covered — included

WhatOver $2,500/year in HR templates, policy manual ($1,500 value), webinars, OHS support.
WhoOwners without dedicated HR staff who need compliant policies.
HowEmail membership@victoriachamber.ca for the portal link.
Ask whenYou need policies and don’t have HR staff.

VIPBC Purpose Collaborative

WhatFree social-purpose course (valued at $1,500), certificate, webinars, peer networking.
WhoSocial enterprises, nonprofits, ESG-focused businesses.
HowEmail engagement@victoriachamber.ca to register.
Ask whenESG / social purpose is a priority.

Boardroom & Seminar Rentals

WhatBoardroom up to 20 · classroom up to 30 · AV & video conferencing · business hours.
WhoCoaches, consultants, trainers, teams needing professional meeting space.
HowCall 250-383-7191 to check availability and book.
Ask whenYou need professional meeting space.

Chamber Name Tags

WhatProfessional branded name tags for staff at networking events.
WhoAny member wanting better event visibility.
HowEmail chamber@victoriachamber.ca with names and titles.
Ask whenBefore networking season / big events.

02 Credit card processing

Kubera Payments

WhatLower processing costs, strong reporting, reliable hardware, BC-based support.
WhoRetail, hospitality, and any business taking cards.
HowCall 250-383-7191 for an intro — ask for a rate review and equipment assessment.
Ask whenYou take cards and want a rate review.

03 Fuel & vehicle savings

Esso Business Fuel

What3.5¢/L off posted retail at participating Esso locations.
WhoBusinesses with vehicles or fleets.
HowApply through the Chamber Esso partner program for a business fuel card.
Ask whenYou have vehicles / fleet fuel spend.

Petro-Canada / Certigard

What2¢/L on fuel + 5% at Certigard Car Care and Petro-Canada car washes (min 200 L/month).
WhoBusinesses with regular fuel and maintenance spend.
HowEnroll via the Chamber Member Benefits portal.
Ask whenYou have vehicles / fleet fuel spend.

Budget Car Rental

What15% off local rentals; custom domestic/international rates; unlimited km at participating locations.
WhoMembers who rent cars for travel or operations.
HowCall Membership Services at 250-383-7191 for rental codes, then book with Budget.
Ask whenYou rent vehicles for travel or operations.

04 Office supplies & technology

Office Supply Program

What10% off regularly priced office supplies through participating providers.
WhoAny member buying office basics.
HowCall 250-383-7191 to verify membership and purchase.
Ask whenYou’re stocking or refreshing the office.

Grand & Toy

WhatUp to 85% off 7,500 products — supplies, furniture, tech, cleaning, promo, print.
WhoOffices with recurring supply spend.
HowCreate an account on the Chamber registration page and shop with member pricing.
Ask whenYou’re stocking or refreshing the office.

Lenovo

WhatUp to 30% off public web pricing on laptops, desktops, tablets, servers, accessories.
WhoTeams refreshing hardware.
HowShop Lenovo’s Chamber Member portal — pricing applies automatically.
Ask whenYou’re stocking or refreshing the office.

05 Shipping & international trade

Certificates of Origin

WhatChamber-authenticated export docs. One free certificate per year; $20 each after.
WhoExporters shipping internationally.
HowGet notarized docs ready, then call 250-383-7191 before export.
Ask whenYou ship products internationally.

UPS Shipping Program

What50%+ off shipping rates — no minimums. Current and new UPS customers.
WhoE-commerce, manufacturers, retailers, and firms shipping nationally/internationally.
HowRegister via the Chamber Member Benefits portal and ship online at Chamber rates.
Ask whenYou ship products regularly.

06 The four pillars of member value

Save MoneyFuel, shipping, office, card processing
Reduce RiskHR Covered & Chambers Plan
Grow RevenueMarketing discounts (e.g. Constant Contact)
Build CapacityBoardroom, payroll, HR, VIPBC
Questions about this guide?
Call 250-383-7191 or email chamber@victoriachamber.ca