Description of Membership Services

DESCRIPTION OF MEMBERSHIP SERVICES

SERVICES OF THE NETHERLANDS-CANADA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Access to the national and international NCCC business network and expertise.
Discounts on the Chamber’s activities for Members.
A free copy of all publications of the NCCC.
Participation in cultural networking-events, lunches with prestigious speakers, informational seminars and special-interest-lectures.

PATRON MEMBERSHIP(Annual dues EUR 1360.-*) This includes:

The services of the Chamber
Co-operation in organizing events
Mentioning of sponsorship during all social activities
Company logo on NCCC banner displayed during all business & social events
Company logo on NCCC website (homepage) and reference to link of company’s website for free
One Voting Member and three (3) free Employees of your company
One free Young Entrepreneur Member (employee of your company)
Patron Members are presented with a special Award of Recognition

CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP(Annual dues EUR 525.-*) This includes:

The services of the Chamber
One Voting Member and one (1) free Employee from your company
Reference to link of company’s website for free
Corporate Members are presented with an Award of Recognition

SMALL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIP (Annual dues EUR 250.-*) This includes:

The services of the Chamber
One Voting Member
Reference to link of website for free

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL & ENTREPRENEURS (YPE) (Annual dues EUR 75.-*) This includes:

The services of the Chamber
Individual Membership
Specific business & social events for young members
Reference to link of website for free

PRIVATE MEMBER (Annual dues EUR 250.-*) This includes:

The services of the Chamber
Individual Membership
Reference to link of website for free

GENERAL TERMS:

Only Voting and Private Members are entitled to attend the “Annual General Meeting”.
Membership fees are per calendar year, pro-rated for the second half, in the first year. Termination within the first 6 months is not allowed.
Membership fees are payable in advance and are exclusive 21% BTW.
Membership may be terminated by written notice to the Secretary to the Board before

1 November of each year.

Non-members that attend a NCCC event and become a member directly afterwards will have the money charged for the event deducted from their membership fee.
Fees mentioned are applicable for 2017.

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

The NCCC, which was established before the Second World War, is a proactive, non-government, non-profit, voluntary organization of companies and individuals who contribute to the Canada-Netherlands relationship through their activities in business, cultural, educational and other spheres.

MISSION STATEMENT

The NCCC's primary mission is to promote stronger economic ties between the Netherlands and Canada. At the same time it seeks to raise the public awareness of this special relationship in all its aspects; not just economic. Through its various activities the Chamber aims to deepen the network among those from various fields who share these interests and to serve as an effective voice for them.

OBJECTIVES

To provide a forum for ideas, opportunities, and personal contacts which will facilitate stronger economic ties with respect to trade, technology co-operation and investment between the Netherlands and Canada, as well as to provide networking opportunities for those with a more general interest in Canada;

To provide information and assistance to Canadian companies interested in doing business in the Netherlands and Dutch firms seeking business opportunities in Canada
To advocate the interests of its membership with the governments of the Netherlands and Canada, and as appropriate, the European Commission
To foster greater understanding between the business and social communities in both countries;
To support other interest groups which can help further achieve the Chambers’ objectives

MEMBERS

The Chamber represents businesses from all sectors and of every size. Membership includes Dutch companies with export markets in Canada or operations there, as well as Canadian companies operating in the Netherlands. Individuals with other links to Canada are most welcome. The Chambers’ fee structure seeks to accommodate the diversity of its membership.

YES, we/I would like to join the NCCCat the following membership level:

Patron Membership EUR 1360.-

Corporate Membership EUR 525.-

Small Business Membership EUR 250.-

Young Professionals & Entrepreneurs(for individuals) EUR 75.-

Private Membership(for individuals) EUR 250.-

*Fees mentioned are applicable for 2017 and are exclusive BTW (VAT).

PRIVATE OR YPE MEMBERAPPLICATION

Name : ...... M / F

Address: ......

Postal Code: ...... City : ......

Telephone: ......

Email Address: ......

Company name (if applicable): ......

Please give us a brief description of your activities/interest in the Netherlands & Canada:

......

I agree to have my name and address included on a list exclusively accessible to NCCC members (Members Only pages on the NCCC website).

Date: ...... Signature: ......

COMPANY MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION (Patron, Corporate, Small Business)

Company Name : ......

Voting Member Name: ...... M / F

Title: ......

Business Address: ......

Postal code: ...... City : ......

Member Telephone: ......

Email address: ...... Website: ......

For Patron and Corporate Members, please indicate below the name(s) and email addresses of the Associate and YPE members (where applicable) that you wish to couple to this membership. If you do not know the names at this time, just leave this blank; they can be sent to the NCCC office at a later stage.

Name: ...... Email address: ......

Please give us a brief description of your activities in the Netherlands:

......

Please give us a brief description of your activities in Canada:

......

I agree to have my name, company name and address included on a list exclusively accessible to NCCC members (Members Only pages on the NCCC website).

Date: ...... Signature: ......