Welcome to the Wynnum Chamber website

Hello and welcome to the Wynnum Chamber website. Here you can find out what we do, keep track of our events and projects, find out about Chamber Members and their businesses and participate in your local business community. Now is a great time to run a business in the Wynnum area – Wynnum is benefiting from the growth of South-East Queensland and is ideally positioned close to the fastest growing seaport in Australia in an area that is attracting businesses large and small.

The Chamber is a great way to be a part of this growing business community – to represent our concerns and point of view and to give back to the community. Have a look around the site – please feel free to contact me directly with any feeback you may have!

Yours in Business
Phil Saunders
president@wynnumchamber.org
President, Wynnum & Districts Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER COMMENT

with Pete Baines

MINGLE FOR CHARITY
Christmas is fast approaching and our business event calendar for 2008 is almost done … but wait!
Thanks to the generosity of Shangri La Gardens we now have the opportunity to muster the business people in this area for one final 2008 Mix N Mingle on Friday December 5th, from 5.30pm.
So come along, bring your business colleagues and join us all in reflecting on a memorable 2008, looking forward to 2009 …. and simply joining in the Christmas spirit.
Of course, part of the joy of Christmas is in the giving and this year is particularly important in that regard. With the massive slow-down in economic activity there are many more people on the breadline than we’ve had in decades and we have an opportunity to do something for those who are less fortunate than ourselves.
So this Christmas Celebration will also have another very special purpose with all proceeds from the event to be donated to the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal for the purchase of gifts for children doing it tough.
We have a hugh raffle pool of almost two thousand dollars worth of great prizes.
As usual, admission to Wynnum & Districts Chamber of Commerce Mix N Mingle is free, but on this special occasion we will be encouraging a “note” donation toward this great cause. So please join us along with our sponsors Shangri La Gardens, Port of Brisbane Corporation and the Wynnum Herald.


Mondayitis, Tuesdayitis and now it's Thursdayitis

Our networking meeting, "MONDAYITIS" is being re-modeled to create a networking opportunity for those who have family commitments that clash with the times of our main-stream events. Mondayitis will soon be relaunched as a mid-morning or lunchtime networking get-together. Mondayitis will be launched in January 2009.

In the meantime, we still have two early morning, weekly networking opportunities to help your business prospects

Tuesdayitis runs every week at Gloria Jeans in Wynnum Plaza on each Tuesday of November. Why not join us there at 7.30am each Tuesday!

Our new weekly networking group, Thursdayitis is meeting at Leannes Grouse Gourmet Cafe, Edith Street, Wynnum, each Thursday in December.

If you would like to join in these free events, just turn up .... or alternatively, register your interest in joining the group with Pete Baines on 0412 738 850.

For further information about all events, please call Pete Baines on 3893 2628, or simply send an email.

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Chamber Events - a summary

1 - Business Breakfast
" Think like a Fish"

Don Keady, one of the most popular keynote speakers in Australia, will head the bill for this very special event. Get ready for an exciting ride through customer expectations and how you can reel in the big catch.

Event Details

For more details click on Events button

The Shangri La Mix N Mingle (special Xmas finale for 2008)
The end-of-year, end-of-month get-together that will make you glad you came. Mix with like-minded people at the magnificent Shangri La Gardens .... the centre for great functions and excellent a la carte dining. This is the last event for 2008 so don't miss the fun.

Event Details



Read the articles below, or download our latest newsletter in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.

Chamber Committee for 2007/2008:
President Phil Saunders - ASAP Stationery
Vice-President Denis McKay - Inkjet & Laser Solutions
Treasurer Rob Bigalla - ITB Consultants
Secretary Jane Maidment - Kenetic Business Solutions

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 - Community Bank / Bendigo Bank
Michael Belfield- Wynnum Plaza Shopping Centre
Kieran Jeffries - KJ & Partners
Wray Horton - Janwray Financial Services
Danielle Boyle - Wynnum Plaza

Strategic Plan 2006-2009 and beyond

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:

  1. To aid the development of Wynnum Central into a busy, diverse and vibrant commercial hub with strong links to all businesses within the district
  2. To improve the business profile of members and enhance reputations to promote growth
  3. To collectively represent the interests of members to all parties concerned at all times and keep them updated with news relevant to the local business community
  4. To achieve the chambers financial sustainability through strong membership and sponsorship programs
  5. To contribute to the community at large through involvement in matters that impact on social and economic wellbeing
  6. To conduct a professional events schedule that provides networking and skills development opportunities for local businness operators and staff
  7. To provide a voice between governments and business and to lobby on behalf of busines to achieve appropriate outcomes for the community

Download our Strategic Plan.

The Graffiti Removal Project...

...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

New Members

We would like to extend a warm welcome to the following new Chamber members:

 

Wynnum Chamber Strategic Plan 2006-2009

Wynnum Chamber has released its Strategic Plan, which is available for download (in PDF format) below.

Strategic Plan - Executive Summary

Strategic Plan

Strategic Plan - Committee Structure