Author: Macleay Valley Chamber

The Macleay Valley Business Chamber Executive have drafted the 2018-2020 Chamber Priorities and invite comment by Members. The Executive have collated feedback from past member feedback and community feedback to define the priorities. The document aims to address both internal and external factors of the Macelay Valley Business Chamber operations and decision making over the next 2 years. Key Objectives: The key objectives defined for 2018 -2020 are: Link Businesses across the Region Build Pride & Social Cohesion through Community Celebrations Ensure Viability of Markets Showcase Business Excellence Create Sustainable Income Streams Create Long Term Vision Make Chamber Relevant Have Strategic Focus for Chamber Macleay Valley Business Chamber Members are encouraged to watch the video below and share their thoughts on the Chamber direction via email to kempseychamber@gmail.com. You can download the video content as…

The final Macleay Valley Business Chamber meeting for the saw a fabulous turn out. A Chamber update followed by Thank yous and acknowledgements. Droghers Bar and Grill offered the perfect backdrop to the evening. Thank you to Terry, Chris and the Droghers team for their friendly service and scurmptious meals. [gallery columns="4" ids="827,828,829,830,831,832,833,834,835,836,837,838,839,840,841,842,843,844,845,846,847,848,849,850,851,852,853,854,856,857,858,859,860,861,862,863,864,865,866,867,868,869,870,871,872,873,874,875,876,877,878,879" orderby="rand"]  

The October Chamber Dinner Meeting saw a fun and fabulous update on the role of branding and imagery in business. Natalie Walsh of Creative Jane Graphic Design and Danielle Cooney of Loud Duck Marketing walked us through an insightful look at developing your visual representation of your business from your logo to the images you use and where you put them. Getting your "look" in order is the first step. Then get it out there. Some effective marketing examples showed the logo and imaging utlised across your premises signage, email signatures, business cards, menus, social media, website and the list goes on. Both presenters highlighted "Being consistent is the most important key". The presentations brought about some giggles of the "oh so wrong" examples in marketing and some practical tips on getting started either yourself…

The Macleay Valley Business Chamber Annual General Meeting held on Thursday 28th September welcomed some new faces to the Executive Committee. Seven of the returning positions welcomed Michael Milicevic and Jenny Thorman to the Board. The Chamber President, Gary Scott, thanked the retiring members; Liz Campbell who has been a key driver of Chamber for more than 10 years and was instrumental in reviving the Chamber, highlighting her efforts and guidance is appreciated, Greg Hawken who has been a long term member and contrinutor to the Chamber Board, Danielle Cooney who will remain involved with our Awards Committee but is stepping down to take on Chairperson of Women’s Network. Acknowledgement of the good work of Belinda Fowler in building up the markets was highlighted as an important element of the Chambers success.…