ASSINIBOIA — A new app on the market is helping Chambers of Commerce such as the Assiniboia Chamber, offer new business opportunities and advertising avenues to their member businesses. Karen Hastie, founder of the Chamber Perks App, had earlier pitched the new program to the Assiniboia Chamber earlier this year.
Karen Hastie, founder of the Chamber Perks App describes saying. “The Chamber Perks App™ is a modern tech solution designed to help chambers of commerce such as the Assiniboia Chamber offer a helping hand to their member businesses and stay resilient even as they face economic challenges. At its core, the app serves as a business directory and perks platform that connects consumers with local businesses across Canada. It also helps Chambers stay digitally relevant while supporting sustainable economic development not just locally but from coast to coast.”
Through this app, businesses can display their profiles, offer exclusive perks or discounts, and attract new customers around them. With more than 1,500 perks available from participating Chambers, users are incentivized to shop locally and support Canadian businesses while saving money.
In addition to connecting the local Chamber of Commerce community, this app also connects users and businesses to a Canada-wide network of other Chamber-member businesses. This app allows users to search a marketplace that allows companies to easily discover local and cross-provincial vendors, supplies and potential partners.
“As interprovincial trade barriers begin to come down and Canada navigates shifting trade dynamics, the app makes it easier for businesses to source goods and services domestically, build new B2B relationships, and reduce reliance on foreign supply chains,” Hastie says.
A built-in feature of the Chamber Perks App is Chamber Engage. This method allows community Chambers to offer their members cost-effective advertising tools that also generate revenue.
“The platform allows businesses to enhance their visibility without the high costs typically associated with traditional advertising.”
Hastie also tells the Assiniboia Times, two standout options include:
- Featured Member Image and Video Banners
Members can purchase the Featured Member upgrade to showcase up to four rotating images or videos on their profile and each of their perks. These dynamic banners can include clickable links to websites, job postings, fundraisers or promotions, driving real engagement and traffic. Members manage their banners directly from their dashboard, ensuring their messaging stays fresh and relevant. - Category-Specific Advertising
Members can also purchase prominent ad space within any of the app’s 16 business categories. These category banners allow up to four rotating visuals or videos that link directly to external sites, providing targeted exposure to users browsing within specific interest areas.
The advertising solution requires no upfront cost to Chambers.
An earlier meeting with Assiniboia Chamber, where the app details were unveiled stated, “The Chamber Perks App™ is two-way value exchange that benefits both businesses and consumers. Businesses have access to a growing network of local shoppers who are actively looking to support their communities, especially as Buy-Canadian strengthens in the country. For consumers, the app makes it possible to discover and redeem discount deals from nearby businesses. So, not only are they encouraged to shop locally but also save money in the process. This boosts foot traffic and sales for businesses also strengthens local economies across Canada by keeping spending within each chamber community.”
Anyone in Canada can for free.
