The Algonquin Gateway Business Association is a community-based business association committed to promoting and improving the area.

 

Membership is a great value and includes a listing in the business directory section of the annual AGBA Discovery Guide, as well as the opportunity to advertise within the guide at a discounted rate. In addition, membership includes a business listing on the AGBA website and each of the kiosks located in Gooderham, Cardiff, Wilberforce and Harcourt. Membership also offers the opportunity to advertise on all kiosks and includes brochure/rack card space at those same kiosks.

 

AGBA offers professional, online training at LinkedIn.com to members at 80% off the regular online price. Members always have opportunities to learn and grow with each other. AGBA also offers education through guest speakers, support for business-to-business, networking opportunities, volunteering opportunities and much more. We can all do more by working together.

 

In addition to offering membership advertising opportunities and education, the AGBA also has expectations of its members. Each member is encouraged to follow the AGBA Code of Conduct and apply these principles when conducting business: Pride in AGBA and Community; Commitment to Customer Service; To Hold Necessary Credentials, Coverage(s) and Conduct to Operate Business; Commitment to Local Employment, Culture and Economic Development; Willingness to Charge Competitive Rates and to Support and Protect Our Environment.

 

AGBA is continually raising expectations and the standards of doing business throughout the area. In addition to plenty of useful area information such as boat launches, area history, member stories, GeoCaching, Free WiFi locations, fishing, rockhounding, landfill locations and hours, libraries and so much more, our annual AGBA Discovery Guide also provides a list of member businesses categorized by your needs - please support our members, you’ll be glad you did! If you are an area business, please contact the AGBA and join today - membership offers so much value.

 

Engaged businesses continuously growing in strength, culture and community

 

The Algonquin Gateway Business Association

Code of Conduct 2014

 

As a community based business association, we encourage our membership to apply the following principles when conducting business:

 

Pride in the AGBA & Community

• To build partnerships locally between tourism operators, retailers, service companies, trades people and contractors; and promote and support AGBA member businesses whereby individual members may avail themselves of the power of a combined effort through their AGBA membership.
• To respect local values by promoting local traditions, culture and practices.

 

Commitment to Customer Service

• To conduct our services honestly and honourably, and expect our clients and suppliers to do the same.
• To always try to meet all of our contractual obligations.
• To suggest an alternative local business if we are unable to satisfy a customer’s timeline or other requirement.
• To provide opportunities for feedback on client experiences.
• To inform clients of local events and where to purchase local goods and services.

 

Necessary Credentials, Coverage(s) and Conduct to Operate our Businesses

• To conform to relevant law and to hold the proper licenses and insurance to conduct our businesses.
• To promote professional standards in our businesses.

 

Commitment to Local Employment, Culture and Economic Development

• To promote education and apprenticeship programs and employ local people where appropriate and available.

• To buy locally produced goods, equipment and services wherever possible.

 

Willingness to Charge Competitive Rates

• To set fees that are competitive for what we provide, which are high quality, tailored and specialized services so that our businesses may make a competitive profit.

 

Support and Protect our Environment

• Encourage environmentally responsible practices and contribute to the ongoing integrity of our valuable natural resources and cultural places.