From the President

June 2009 

The Chamber recently launched the Small Business Advisory Services Program.   This free program offers members the opportunity to work on their business with a professional business coach with one-on-one coaching sessions, group sessions with other business owners and workshops/informational seminars.  Each registered business has the opportunity to experience the benefits of business coaching worth $4,000.

A number of Chamber members have already registered for the program and have started the coaching sessions.  It is also wonderful to see new members joining the Chamber to take advantage of this free service, as well as the many other benefits the Chamber offers.  The program runs until December 2009.

We would like to acknowledge Masters of Marketing for their contribution to our successful application for funding from the Australian Government for this program.

‘The services provided by the Redland City Chamber of Commerce Inc are partially funded by the Australian Government’

Another recent highlight for the Chamber was the Commonwealth Bank Local Business Banking 2009 Redland Retail Awards, which was held on Saturday 30 May at Sheldon College. 

385 guests, including 95 local retailers celebrated their success and vied for one of 22 category awards.  Sheldon College and staff were fantastic hosts and our professional MC’s and entertainers Mr Bobby Dazzlar and Ms Tina Twinkles added an element of fun to the evening.  The feedback we have received so far has been excellent and we look forward to creating a bigger and better event next year.  We would like to congratulate all of the winners and finalists on their success.   

Anita Plath
President