This page highlights only some of the services – new and ongoing – available to members through the CBABC website. In between issues of BarTalk, keep up with special offers every week by checking the Member Services section of CBABC News & Jobs weekly e-bulletin.

Roar for the Lions
Get out and cheer the Lions’ Football Club at Friday night games throughout the summer and fall. Check www.bclions.com for full game schedules, and more. Access special discount pricing by identifying yourself as a CBABC member when ordering with kbeattie@bclions.com.

And the Applause Goes to... ProGroup Sales & Leasing
Aren’t we all too familiar with gripes and complaints? So it’s a rare pleasure when a member company, McQuarrie Hunter, takes the time to commend one of our suppliers for outstanding service. Ingrid Miller writes of ProGroup:

“I recently had the pleasure of working with Brant Mark at ProGroup Sales and Leasing Inc. As recommended, I called all three brokers listed in the CBABC member services directory. Each broker called me back but Pro-Group stood out. Brant, in a courteous and professional manner, responded by providing me with the price breakdown, explained how the process worked and even better, provided the lowest price. We even had a time restraint in which Brant worked together with the dealership and made the transaction take place at a time and location convenient to us. I would highly recommend their services to any future car buyers.”

Buying a Home or Renewing Your Mortgage?
Based in Western Canada, CBABC’s newest Preferred Supplier TMG – The Mortgage Group Canada Inc. – has been in business for nearly two decades. To date TMG has helped almost a quarter million Canadians find the right mortgage for their financial needs.

Take advantage of Ryan Hammerer’s expertise and personalised service with the potential to save you thousands, all at no-cost to you, with your interests (not the lender’s) at heart. And get a $100 gift card upon completion of your mortgage.

For the Girl/Boy Scout Within
First offered last winter, CBABC is pleased to again provide members with the opportunity to acquire a range of popular emergency kits fully equipped for use during earthquakes or other disasters. Choose from one- to four-person kits and first-aid modules at reasonable rates. For more information and to order, contact members@bccba.org after Labour Day.