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Your Business Plan: Not Just for Start-Ups When most people think of a business plan, they picture a brand-new start-up, piecing together goals and projections to secure funding or guide early decisions. But here’s the truth: a business plan isn’t just a tool for launching a business — it’s a vital document that should evolve with your business over time. Whether you're just getting started or have been operating for years, your business plan is a living strategy that deserves regular attention. Why Revisit Your Business Plan? Just like your business grows, shifts, and adapts to challenges, your business plan should too. Here are a few reasons why it’s worth revisiting regularly: To reflect changes in directionYour goals, services, or ideal customer might have changed since you first opened your…

Macleay Valley Business Chamber Leads Collaborative Effort to Enhance CBD Security The Macleay Valley Business Chamber has been actively addressing the security concerns of local businesses in the Kempsey CBD. Recognising the importance of a safe environment for both commerce and community, the Chamber has engaged in extensive consultations with key stakeholders, including local law enforcement, Mayor Kinne Ring, General Manager Michael Jackson, and Member of Parliament Michael Kemp. These discussions have been instrumental in identifying and resolving issues related to the aging CCTV infrastructure in the CBD. A significant maintenance project undertaken in late March has improved the network's reliability, with only two cameras currently offline due to external factors. The Chamber continues to advocate for further enhancements to ensure comprehensive surveillance coverage.​ The Chamber's proactive approach underscores its…

Catch up on the latest Chamber news in the November Newsletter!  Read here: November Newsletter

Annual General Meeting NoticeThe Annual General Meeting for the Macleay Valley Business Chamber will be held on Wednesday 27th November 2024 at The Kempsey Golf Club, arrival from 5:30pm with the meeting commencing 6pm.The business of the Annual General Meeting is to include the following:(a) to confirm the minutes of the last preceding annual general meeting and of any special general meeting held since that meeting,(b) to receive from the committee reports on the activities of the association during the last preceding financial year,(c) to elect office-bearers of the association and ordinary committee members,(d) to receive and consider the financial report.Any financial Member who wishes to nominate for a position as an Office Bearer or Ordinary Member of the Committee should complete a Nomination Form (available from the Executive Officer at admin@macleayvalleychamber.com.au) and return…

Book your seats now for the MVBA Movie Night as we thank your 2023 Business Awards Sponsors for their support of local business! Bring your your team and get ready for an adventure with Indiana Jones at the Macleay Valley Business Awards Movie Night & Sponsors Thank you Event! We are off to Majestic Cinemas Kempsey, to enjoy a night of fun with friends and colleagues across the Macleay Valley Business community on Wed 26th July arrival from 5.45pm. Enjoy a drink on arrival and catch up with faces familiar and new while we enjoy supper and prepare for a wild ride with Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! About the Movie: Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems…