As a member of CSMER, you gain access to exclusive member benefits that can save you and your business money and feel value addition resulting from Council membership.
Networking
Do you need additional business contacts? CSMER holds monthly networking events so that members can meet, exchange ideas, develop business relationships, and increase their professional network.
Referrals
Are you looking for potential customers and leads? CSMER can help. Each day we receive phone calls and emails from potential customers looking for businesses that can help them with specific goods or services. We can only recommend CSMER member businesses when we receive a referral request. In addition to thousands of telephone calls and walk-in inquiries, we intend to establish an online business directory that will send customers who are ready to buy to your business.
Visibility and Outreach
Being a member of CSMER is a great way to add credibility and visibility to your brand and profession. It reinforces your credentials as a reputable business and gives your customers an additional incentive to buy from you.
Business Advocacy and Influence
Through CSMER, you can gain access to and engage with key business and political leaders, both at the local and national levels. We advocate for your business through our government connections and private sector networks. A primary objective of our advocacy work is to ensure a conducive business environment that promotes national economic growth.
Business Information
Our Business Information Service provides effective and value-for-money solutions to your business inquiries. Working with many experts in information provision, CSMER provides local businesses with advice, information, and support. Information includes tender alerts, information on new legislation, economic reports, public procurement notices, etc.
Listing in Our Directory
Along with our Online Business Directory, CSMER prints an annual membership directory that lists businesses alphabetically and by category for members that wish to be included. As a member, you receive a free listing in both the online and printed directories.
