Our
new Business Centre at
124 Florence Street, Wynnum
BUY LOCAL
It’s easy to be swayed by the promise of cheaper prices, particularly with online
offers that undercut everyone else. But for business operators looking
for true value for money, opting for these ‘faceless cheapies’ can be,
and usually is a very false economy.
Let me explain. When you do business with the ‘online cheapie’ (located
anywhere in the Universe) all you are doing is exchanging your money for
a product. Sure, you get the product that serves your purpose but you don’t
get any added value or after-sales service. You become just another invoice.
There is no business relationship. On the other hand, if you were to do
business locally you would have the opportunity to build a business relationship
that could return hundreds, if not thousands of dollars more than the saving
you would
have
made by dealing with the 'online cheapie'.
In business today, more than ever before, we need to be continually building
these relationships with other local businesses if we want to succeed and
grow.
The Wynnum & Districts Chamber of Commerce is
strongly committed to doing business in its own community, and urges all
businesses to do the same.
So next time you receive a tantalising online offer, resist the temptation
of the ‘cheapie’, and go instead for building the local economy … and your
business prospects!
Pete Baines
NEWSFLASH
Our schedule of Series One, Q & A WEBINARS has just been released, starting on June 17th. Phone (07) 3893 2628 NOW or email chamber@wynnumchamber.org to get your copy. Advance bookings for these 45 minute webinars is essentail so act now.
Every day we give more and more reasons for business people to become
members of our action-oriented Chamber of Commerce.
"If you've made up your mind you can do something, you're absolutely right"
Networking
groups for all in 2009
Our early-morning
networking meeting TUESDAYITIS
continues to attract an energetic group of
likeminded business operators to it''s regular 7.30am gathering at Michel's
Patisserie in Wynnum Plaza.
They are now seeking the involvement of other business operators to share
in their success. No cost and No need to book. See you there!
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ADVISORY
SERVICE &
OTHER CHAMBER NEWS
1 - Chamber Committee Meeting
10th June at 6.00pm
If you want to participate in our General Committee
meetings here is your chance. Have you some ideas, suggestions or an area
of expertise we would find useful? Or if you just want to see what goes
on behind the scenes, you are welcome to attend this meeting.
Just let us know in advance that you are coming and we'll make sure we have a chair for you at the discussion table.
2 - Business Breakfast
24th June at 7.00am
"Weapons of mass .... success"
David McMahon is a dynamic
IT guru turned marketing guru. He has an enviable track record of success
and he wants to share a few of his secrets with us.
Within the first 5 minutes of his presentation you will discover why David is
in such demand with companies large and small.
But don't take my word for it ....come along and learn about recession-busting
marketing startegies that don't break the bank.
BOOK NOW TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT
Event Details
3 - Mix N Mingle
26th June from 5.45pm to 7.30pm
"Shangri La Special"
This month's Mix N Mingel
has a special 20 minute entertainment spot that's bound to bring a smile
to your dial. And like all Mingles, this one will also provide lots of networking opportunities
while partaking of delightful drinks and nibbles generously donated by one of our Corporate Sponsors, Shangri La Gardens.
This event is free to members AND non-members, so bring along your business cards
and enjoy yourself
Event Details
Chamber Committee for 2008/2009:
President Phil Saunders - ASAP
Stationery
Vice-President Denis McKay - Inkjet & Laser
Solutions
Treasurer Rob Bigalla - ITB Consultants
Secretary - Position Vacant
The officers are supported by fellow committee members:
Rosie Field - Port of Brisbane Corporation
Toni Dugdale - Caltex Australia
Geoff Crow - Wynnum Manly Leagues Club
Ian Hill - Bayside South Development Forum
Michael Belfield- Wynnum Plaza Shopping Centre
Kieran Jeffries - KJ & Partners
Wray Horton - Janwray Financial Services
Danielle Boyle - Wynnum Plaza
Ross Graham
Operational team comprises:
Manager - Pete Baines
PA - Sermone Chaplin
Business Ambassadors:
Tony Carter
Diane Carter
Ross Graham
The Wynnum & Districts Chamber of Commerce has a rich history and has been through a number of transitions since being formed in 1952. The Chamber now covers the Gateway/Port region, the Wynnum/Manly community and everything in between (this includes the suburbs of Wynnum, Wynnum West, Hemmant, Lytton, Fisherman Islands, Tingalpa, Wakerley and Murarrie).
The Chamber exists to serve its members and to help promote an environment that is conducive for local businesses to prosper. The Strategic Plan will continue with some of our prior objectives as well as incorporate fresh ideas and provide a real focus for the executive committee. It is important that the Chamber clearly articulates to members its purpose, value and direction which will assist in harnessing the collective talent of members to enhance the value of the local business community.
The seven principal objectives for the Chamber set out in the Plan are:
...is at your disposal thanks to the support of the project corporate sponsors - Port of Brisbane Corporation, Brisbane City Council, the NRMA and 4BC. While this programme has been supported by sponsorship we appreciate a donation to help cover the basic costs of removing the graffiti and to help us to continue to provide the service. If you have a graffiti problem please contact the Graffiti Project Hotline - 3396 7462 (please note - the number listed in the newsletter was incorrect).
5th December 2006
We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new Chamber members:
Wynnum Chamber has released its Strategic Plan, which is available for download (in PDF format) below.