CORPORATE & COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

INTRODUCING CORPORATE AND COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS

NOTO has been a strong voice and community for the outdoor tourism sector for over 95 years. Over the past several years, NOTO staff received inquiries from businesses, municipalities, and individuals who appreciated the work NOTO was doing and asked how they can support our organization, tourism businesses and the great outdoors in their communities and recreational areas.

This prompted NOTO staff, Preferred Supplier President, Jeff McGirr (Yamaha Motor Canada) and our current Preferred Supplier members via a working group to explore new options and opportunities to expand our existing membership structure to accommodate those who support the outdoor tourism industry. At our 2024 Annual General Meeting in November, the NOTO Board presented the revised NOTO bylaws to our memberships, making these valuable enhancements to our organizational structure.

As a result, NOTO is pleased to open our doors to businesses who offer products/services to the tourism sector, mining, forestry, municipalities, other businesses, organizations and individuals who support the aims and objectives of NOTO and its work to advocate on behalf of the sector.

By being a member of NOTO, you are making a statement that you support the resource-based tourism industry in Ontario.

Membership Benefits

All NOTO members also automatically become a member of CFIB and gain access to all of their benefits & services! Click here to learn more.

MONEY-SAVING BENEFITS

All levels of Corporate & Community Champion membership receive access to the following benefits:

  • Discounted advertising rates in our online newsletter, and on our website.
  • Merchant discount rates offered through Canadian POS. 
  • National Car Rental & Enterprise Rent-A-Car discounts.
  • ESSO Gas Fuel Discounts through a NOTO fleet card program.
  • Choice Hotels & The Westmont Hospitality Group offer NOTO members up to 20% discounts off applicable rates at the following hotels:
    • Comfort
    • Comfort Suites
    • Quality
    • Clarion
    • Sleep
    • MainStay Suites (US only)
    • Econo Lodge
    • Rodeway
    • Travelodge Hotels
    • Radisson Hotels
    • Holiday Inn Hotels
    • Best Western (North Bay)
    • Les Suites Hotel (Ottawa)
  • Access to NOTO’s Life, Health & Dental Insurance Program
  • Design, Print & Web Services Discounts
  • Ceridian Payroll Services Discounts
  • Work Wear & Safety Gear Discounts
  • Peace of mind in knowing that you are supporting an organization that represents the needs of your clients
  • Reputation Enhancement – Indicate in your promotional materials that you choose to be a member of NOTO – the reputable provincial association looking out for the best interests of the nature and outdoor tourism industry.

BECOME A CORPORATE & COMMUNITY CHAMPION

Entry Level – Corporate & Community Champion (former Associate Membership)

Benefits listed above and:

BECOME A MEMBER

Bronze, Silver and Gold Corporate & Community Champions

 

Upper levels of the Corporate and Community Champion memberships will reflect the previous Preferred Supplier structure and associated benefits. All upper levels will receive:

  • Access to Money-Saving Benefits
  • Comprehensive indexed listing with contact information and link to your website on NOTO’s Online Corporate Champions Directory (former Preferred Supplier directory)
  • Marketing benefits as stated in the table below (artwork & text to be provided by the businesses)
Bronze Silver Gold
E-mail Spotlight(s) 1 2 3
Social Media Spotlights 4 (one post quarterly) 6 (one post every 2 months) 12 (one per month)
Free Newsletter Ad 1 4 (can be staggered) 6 (can be staggered)
Free Website Advertising 2 weeks (can be staggered) 4 weeks (can be staggered) 12 weeks (can be staggered)
Enhanced listing on NOTO website No No Yes

REMINDER: Spotlight Newsletters are sent to NOTO’s entire database on contacts (~1300 contacts). Showcase your product, services, or simply share a message with the tourism industry! Spotlights include your contact information, logo, link to your website, pictures, and can include links to any relevant article or flyer you may want to add. You will have the opportunity to review the spotlight before it is sent.

NEW: In addition to all the money-saving benefits listed in the membership form, all preferred suppliers
automatically become members of CFIB and gain access to all of their benefits as well!

NEW: Advertising Opportunities! With the launch of our new website and with newsletters going out biweekly, there are a lot of new opportunities to showcase your business. The number of free advertising opportunities available will vary based on membership level. NOTO also has social media pages where we can do spotlight posts.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Silver & Gold members will have priority on selecting dates/times for Spotlight Newsletters, social media spotlights, newsletter ad spaces, and website ad opportunities. The remainder will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis where they will be listed in the order in which they are received. Contact Kate Boissonneault (Research & Stakeholder Relations – kate@noto.net) early to lock in your ideal advertising times!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Corporate & Community Champion!

Still have questions, contact Laurie Marcil at laurie@noto.net.