Registrant Benefits

Benefits such as the Manulife Financial, Translink and others can be found in Club AIBC

More merchant discounts:

B.C. Construction Association Benefit Program

Extended health and dental care

The B.C. Construction Association Benefit Program offers members comprehensive coverages which can be tailored to the needs of employees. Call (604) 683-7353 for more information.

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Carmana Plaza Hotel

Discounted Rates

The Carmana Plaza Hotel, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, offers discounted rates to AIBC Members and their staff. An all suites hotel, the Carmana Plaza features fully equipped kitchens, spacious living rooms, storage area and luxurious bedrooms. Call (604) 683-1399 for reservations or to enquire about the special AIBC rate (varies by season.)

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Corporate Express

Discounted Office Supplies

Corporate Express is pleased to offer all members of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia our Strictly Business catalog for savings on their Office Products. This catalog is similar to a 55%-60% discount offered by other Office Product companies. To take advantage of this program and to learn more call Peter Fernandes at (604) 258-7062 or e-mail peter.fernandes@cexp.ca. Please identify yourself as a member of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia. This offer is extended to all AIBC members across BC.

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Costco

Request an application from the AIBC and bring in your completed form, proof of qualification and appropriate fees to any Costco location. The Goldstar membership is $55 per year which includes a free spouse card. Costco is also offering a $10 Costco Cash Card for each purchase of a yearly Goldstar Membership (lapsed or expired memberships also included.)

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Delta Vancouver Suites

AIBC Registrants can receive the Preferred Corporate Rate for individual travel bookings at Delta Vancouver Suites. Situated in the Heritage District in downtown Vancouver, Delta Vancouver Suites is located only one block away from Waterfront Station, Harbour Centre Tower, and Pacific Centre Mall. Whether travelling for business or pleasure, guests can also enjoy convenient access to in-house facilities such as meeting rooms and a 24-hour fitness centre. For additional benefits, guests can also upgrade to the Delta Privilege program when booking for longer stays. For more information, please contact 1-888-663-8811 or vancouversuites@deltahotels.com.

Ellis Mortgages Canada

VERICO Ellis Mortgages Canada (EMC) is one of the largest independent mortgage representatives in Canada. EMC was the recipient of the “Mortgage Broker of the Year" award from Canadian Mortgage Professional magazine in 2007.

EMC is proud to be part of the AIBC’s Member Benefits program and is pleased to offer the Corporate Mortgage Discount Program for AIBC members, associates and staff. Annually funding billions of dollars in mortgages creates volume discounts which may include, and are not limited to deeply discounted interest rates, reduced closing costs for legal and appraisal services, “cash back” rewards and other seasonal promotions. EMC can assist you with any mortgage need, including mid-term interest rate reductions, purchase financing, end-of-term renewals, equity take-outs and home equity lines of credit (HELOC).

For more information, contact:

Ted Letvinchuk
Business Development Representative
Telephone: 604.872 0253
Fax: 604.739.0334
E-mail: tedl@emcmortgages.ca
Web site: www.emcmortgages.ca

Georgian Court Hotel

Discounted Rates

Located just a couple of blocks from the AIBC offices, The Georgian Court Hotel in Vancouver is offering AIBC members discounted room rates throughout the year. Call the hotel toll-free at 1-800-663-1155 (in Vancouver at (604) 682-5555) for room rates: please quote corporate account “AIBC” to ensure the preferred corporate rate. You may also click the link below to be re-directed to the reservation page, then type “AIBC” in the corporate box to receive your member discount.    

All 180 spacious, tastefully appointed guestrooms and suites feature a wide range of superb amenities. Click here to visit their site and find out more about the hotel.

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton, Downtown Vancouver

Walking distance from the AIBC offices, The Hampton Inn & Suites is the only Hilton property in Downtown Vancouver. We offer value-added amenities such as hot breakfast buffet, complimentary internet access, daily bottled water, downtown drop off shuttle service, and much more. Please click on the link below to receive your preferred rate, or call us toll-free at 1-877-602-1008 and quote corporate id #0002753478. We Love Having You Here.
http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/reservations/index.jhtml?hotel=YVRHSHX&corporateCode=0002753478 

Horseshoe Press Inc. (HSP)

Horseshoe Press offers all AIBC registrants a 5% club discount on any order. In addition, all AIBC registrants will receive 1000 free business cards on their first order. Call (604) 325-1333 for more details.

Horseshoe Press Inc. (HSP), founded in 1988, is a full-service commercial printer located in Vancouver. Our manufacturing plant is over 14,000 square feet, and we continuously invest in the newest equipment and technologies. HSP is eager to share with our customers the leading industry standards we possess in order to achieve the desired printing results. We believe in providing superb quality products and great service as part of our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Manulife Bank

Life and accident insurance

Get just the amount of coverage you need at reduced rates with these flexible plans offered by Manulife Financial. Please call Shelly Bajus at 604-697-5372 or 1-888-697-5370 for more information.

Income protection insurance

Provides up to $4,500 per month, tax free in the event of disability from any cause. The AIBC plan provides coverage to replace your income during months of total or partial disability. The income is indexed to keep up with the cost of living. Please call Shelly Bajus at 604-697-5372 or 1-888-697-5370 for more information.

Office overhead expense insurance

Provides up to $3,500 per month to cover your business expenses including rent, leases, loan interest, etc. if you are unable to work due to a disability. This program is a tax deductible business expense. Please call Shelly Bajus at 604-697-5372 or 1-888-697-5370 for more information.

Sandman Hotels

At Sandman Hotels, Inns & Suites, we understand. For 40 years, we’ve made it our business to take care of the details-and to ensure that your stay with us is enjoyable, comfortable and affordable.

Whether it’s a meal in one of our acclaimed restaurants, the convenience of room service, or simply making good use of our pools, whirlpools or fitness facilities, you can always count on our legendary hospitality to meet your every need. Rest assured that you’ve made the smart choice when staying with Sandman – 32 great locations across Canada. Call us to inquire about our Preferred Starplus rates and loyalty programs.

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Scotiabank

Group RRSP

For more information, please contact Donna Molby at ScotiaMcleod at (604) 661-7417 or by E-mail at dmolby@sfu.ca.

SmartWeb Canada Inc.

SmartWeb Canada Inc. is a leading website provider in Canada, specializing in do-it-yourself websites, customized website design, graphic and logo design, search engine optimization, and domain names services for small- to medium-sized businesses. With an established product that combines style with simplicity, establishing a professional web presence is no longer a daunting task. Using SmartWeb, you can easily manage your own site, and SmartWeb’s team will be there to support you.

SmartWeb Canada Inc. is proud to be part of the Architectural Institute of British Columbia’s member benefit program. As a leading provider to Canadian businesses, big and small, SmartWeb Canada will assist architecture firms and practitioners in British Columbia to create a web marketing strategy that will allow you to establish and maintain a distinctive web presence, vital to success in today’s world of global competition.

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Unihealth

Unihealth is offering AIBC members discounts on alternative health services. Unihealth strives to provide the highest quality in alternative health care at the best value for the public by offering a diverse range of alternative health therapies and fitness services.

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Zipcar

Give the gift of green this holiday season with Zipcar, a car sharing program that enhances personal and business travel while protecting the environment. As a recent addition to the Club AIBC program, Zipcar is offering exclusive discount rates for all AIBC registrants. Enjoy a discounted membership rate of $30 / year, or set up a Zipcar for Business account for free. For more information on this offer, or to sign up, please visit www.zipcar.com/aibc or email Dave Lewin at dlewin@zipcar.com.