SHOALHAVEN BUSINESS CHAMBER
The Shoalhaven Business Chamber (SBC) is a membership organisation consisting of members from the business, government, education, and not-for-profit sectors.
The three main functions of the Chamber are to foster the networking of business owners and managers, give the opportunity to business people to have access to pertinent educational opportunities and to lobby the three tiers of Government on issues affecting business sustainability and growth.
Through the energy of its committees and
valued partnerships with a wide variety of organisations and advisory groups, the
Chamber works on economic development, member services, community and
quality of life issues.
We are devoted to promoting the interests of our members by assuming a proactive role in shaping the region's dynamic business environment and making the Shoalhaven an exceptional place in which to reside, work and do business.
MEMBER BENEFITS
- Supporting your business growth and independence.
- Have a voice on the major issues that most affect local business
- Regular Business to Business networking opportunities.
- Ensuring you remain current with new developments and resultant business opportunities.
- Creating unity and opportunities for all Shoalhaven businesses.
- As a member of one of the ten largest Business Chambers in the state, the exceptional relations and contacts with the three tiers of government, ensures your issues are heard
To fulfill our vision in a resourceful, professional and responsive manner we believe in...
- Providing opportunities for members to network and gather information.
- Promoting the business's view for the Shoalhaven and lobbying the appropriate authorities.
- Obtaining suitable government initiatives for expansion and growth within environmentally sustainable guidelines, whilst encouraging all tiers of Government to formulate policies that support Shoalhaven business.
- Creating a business environment that enables all business groups to work in unison for the benefit of the Shoalhaven.
- Provide our members with professional and personal development opportunities through educational activities.
TOP 10 PRIORITIES
The Chamber's vision for business and community growth is dependent on a close working relationship with the three tiers of government. The Chamber Management Committee identified these ten priorities as issues, which have a serious impact on the creation of sustainable economic growth in the region.
The list is intended to assist in progress and direction, not to limit the issues addressed by the Chamber. These priorities are in the purview of Shoalhaven City Council. SBC Management Committee representatives attend regular meetings with the Mayor of the Shoalhaven and relevant council staff in order to assist in the implementation of actions on these matters.
Identified Priorities:
1. Shoalhaven Riverfront Development
2. Nowra CBD Development
3. Ulladulla Revitalization and Promotion
4. Integrated Transport Plan
5. Parking Facilities
6. Coordinated Attack on Unemployment
7. Workforce Development
8. Shoalhaven City Council Tendering Policies
9. Shaolin Temple
10. Jervis Bay Marina
Top 10 Priorities List
THE SHOALHAVEN
With the joint attributes of the beautiful South Coast and the adjacent hinterland, the Shoalhaven is truly a great place to live, work and raise a family. The Shoalhaven Business Chamber is proud to be a part of this region, and to contribute, via the business community, to it's growth.
The city has much to offer to those establishing or expading their enterprise to the region; the Shoalhaven hosts a diverse range of business, industry and goverment sectors. The Shoalhaven City Council has a very active Economic Development Office; visit www.shoalhavenseachange.com.au for further information on moving your business to the Shoalhaven.