On Wednesday, September 14, the Chamber held its annual AGM and member social night. More than 40 members and guests gathered to network and vote for their new executive.
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Canberra Airport’s director of planning and government relations, Noel McCann, was guest speaker and shared recent and upcoming developments and how they could help support regional industries and businesses. Thank you to everyone who attended.
The executive team for the upcoming year is:
- President: Alex Ridley, Bounce PCD (returning)
- Vice-President: Wayne Cohen, ActionCOACH
- Treasurer: Kia Weekes, RSM
- Secretary: Mark Bradbury, Mark Bradbury Legal (returning)
- General executive members are Brooke Wilding of Absolute Fitness Goulburn, Joe Chalker of Fife, Jono Hart of Boyce Chartered Accountants, Joanne McCauley of Jigsaw Tax Advisory, Andy Divall of Divalls Earthmoving & Bulk Haulage, Scott Shiel of Auto One and Christine Thompson-Wells of Books for Reading Online
- Executive assistant: Donna Gray (returning)
The executive would like to thank all of our renewing and new members for joining us this year. More than 70 local businesses have now jumped on board. Your continuing support will allow all of us to move forward this year. We’d like to remind last year’s members that renewals are now overdue. If you missed our New Member drive, there is still time to join the Chamber. Please email us at glbnchamberofcomm@bigpond.com for more information.
Small Business Roundtable
Shadow Minister for Small Business, Jenny Aitchison, will be in Goulburn next Wednesday, October 5 to speak directly to our small business community and local industry stakeholders about the issues affecting them. You are welcome to bring your own reports, studies and plans for discussion or if you would like to attend to just listen to the issues being talked about, please come along. RSVP is required by Monday, October 3, to Ms Aitchison’s office on 4933 1617 or by emailing maitland@parliament.nsw.gov.au. This is open to all local and surrounding business people.
Next Chamber Meeting
If you’re interested in connecting with other local business owners, then please join us at our next Chamber meeting on Wednesday, October 12, 7.30am Goulburn Soldiers Club. It’s a great opportunity to meet and greet others and hear speakers talk about local community developments, business issues and to get some business growth tips. Guest speaker this month is Susan Conroy from STARTS (Southern Tablelands Arts). We’ll also talk about how to create a brand positioning statement for your business, so clients and customers know who you are and what you do. Our meetings are open to all local businesses, not just members, so please come along.
BDCU Hospital Fundraiser
The annual ‘Mile of Pennies’ fundraiser will be on Saturday, November 19. Local businesses and community members have always supported this great cause. If you can, please volunteer a couple of your valuable hours to collect coins. Please email executive@goulburnchamber.com.au
Chamber media
Have you been tuning in to 2GN at 8am on the first Thursday of each month? Tune in to hear about local events, projects, businesses and what the Chamber is doing in town. Please follow us at facebook.com/GoulburnChamber to keep up to date.
Got any business related questions, concerns, ideas for our community? The Chamber is your biggest supporter and advocate. Come and have a chat with us or email glbnchamberofcomm@bigpond.com. We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you.
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