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Get involved with an event held by the Mareeba Chamber of Commerce. A fabulous opportunity to inform and update attendees on business and regional activities, this is the gateway to catch up with business associates and keep abreast of information and developments. Benefit from presentations from our guest speakers- leading experts, professionals and business people in this and the wider community. Don’t miss out on announcements of latest news, information and services AND great lucky door prizes. Realize networking opportunities with other businesses – past events have produced some great success stories. Give your business additional exposure and enquire about hosting an event. Contact the chamber on (07) 4092 6050.
Mareeba Chamber of Commerce – monthly luncheons
Mareeba Chamber of Commerce events will be held on the first Friday of each month from February to November.
Time: |
Registration/Networking at 12 midday |
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| Venue: |
Mareeba RSLA Services Club Byrnes Street, Mareeba |
| Investment: |
$27.50 Member, $33 Non-member Price incluses 2 course meal, networking and guest speaker |
| Menu: | Varies, please notify of special dietary requirements |
| Cancellations: | Cancellations in the 24-hour period prior to, and on the day of, the event (including no show) will incur a $25 fee, due to catering arrangements. |
| Bookings are Essential: | RSVP by midday Wednesday 2 days prior to event |
Contact: |
Telephone - (07) 4092 6050 |
| E-mail: | admin@mareebachamber.com.au |
| Payment: | Pre-payment by direct deposit preferred |
| Direct Deposit Details: | Mareeba Chamber of Commerce
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Upcoming Events
Next Luncheon
30th July 2010
Topic:"Byrnes St Redevelopment"
Speaker: Mr Michael Ringer, Senior Civil Engineer, Department of Transport and Main Roads.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads constantly tries to develop new initiatives to improve our road networks for all community members including motorists, cyclists, pedestrians and local businesses.
The department is developing plans to improve safety for all road users in Byrnes Street, Mareeba. These include changing the two lanes into one lane between Rankin and Lloyd Streets. A similar example of this can be seen in Cairns in McLeod Street directly in front of Cairns Central Shopping Centre between Spence and Aplin Streets.
Mr Michael Ringer, Senior Engineer (Civil) and a Communication Officer, Peter Croce from the department will present detailed plans and information about the proposed changes at the Chamber of Commerce Meeting on Friday 30 July. The department values comments and feedback from the local community as this will assist with the development of this project.
Past Events
July
Sustainable Tablelands: The Arriga Wind Farm
Speaker: Mr John Morris and Ms Wendy Morris, Port Bajool PTY LTD
June
"Mareeba Hospital"
Speaker One:
Julie Hartley-Jones, District Chief Executive Officer - Cairns and Hinterland Health Service District)
Julie Hartley-Jones has been quoted as confronting problems in an open and direct manner;
"If we do anything wrong we need to be absolutely upfront and say 'we stuffed up' and ensure it doesn't happen again."
"Something I really value is integrity; I believe in being open and honest and if anyone has concerns, tell me."
Come along and hear Julie's perspectives on our Mareeba Hospital and take the opportunity to have your questions answered.
Speaker Two:
Mr Jason O'Brien, Member for Cook
May
Annual Economic Forum
Venue: Skybury Australian Coffee Centre
“Aviation Development : Mareeba and Beyond”
Speaker : Mr Stephen Gregg, CEO of Cairns Airport
Speaker : Professor Rod Walker, QUT
March
Speaker: Jennelle Jeffery - “Tap into the Power of the Press”
Speaker: Margaret Darveniza – www.thinktnq.com.au
February
Speaker: Mr Tom Glimore - "The Path Travelled, The Way Ahead"
Business Awards 2009
Our annual Business Awards were held on Saturday 17 October. The night was filled with Hollywood glamour and entertainment. We hope our finalists and their guests had a fantastic night.
The finalists were:
Caracalla House of Beauty, Sibi Girgenti Real Estate, Awakening Therapies, Wendy’s Bowen Therapy, Lime Business Solutions, Hair Conscious, Intrigued Décor and Gifts, Tableland Tattoo, Sisters in Style, Mareeba News, Russo’s Quality Meats, CLC Produce, Byrnes St Medical Centre, Shane Smith Builders, Duesburys/10X, Girgenti Lawyers, Bella Q’s Pizza and Pasta, Northern Electrical Services, GJ Gardner Homes, Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery, Southedge Seeds Pty Ltd, Howe Farming and Muccignat Farms.
Congratulations to the 2009 Business Awards Winners!
HOMEFAB OWNER OPERATOR AWARD (UP TO 5 EMPLOYEES)
Russo’s Quality Meats
DUESBURYS SMALL BUSINESS AWARD (MAX 10 EMPLOYEES)
Byrnes St Medical
ERGON ENERGY CORPORATE BUSINESS AWARD (GREATER THAN 11 EMPLOYEES)
Duesburys Accountants and Advisors/10X
GRAZ’S NEW BUSINESS AWARD
Emerald Creek Ice-Creamery
SUNWATER RURAL/AG AWARD
Howe Farming
The Mick Borzi Award (In recognition for significant achievement in business)
Sisters In Style
The Mareeba Chamber of Commerce Award (In recognition for significant achievement in business)
Bella Q’s Pizza & Pasta
Speed Networking
In partnership with the Mareeba Business Women’s Club, the Chamber hosted its second Speed Networking event. A variety of businesses were represented and participants enjoyed the opportunity to meet many new contacts in a short period of time.
Media Workshop
Presented by The 20/20 Group and held in conjunction with The Chamber, a group of 20 learnt tips and tricks on how to deal with and how to get most out of the media. Gaye Scott and Stacey Kibble ably instructed the audience on "Getting your business into the news.”
Economic Development Forum – August 14th at the Mareeba International Club
This event has been many months in the planning and went off with a bang on Thursday 14th of August. Our total bookings were 78 with our speakers stealing the show. For those who missed it we have a list of the top two (2) business topics raised coming soon
“I would like to congratulate Mareeba Chamber of Commerce for receiving the 2007 Australia Day Award. The chamber performs an important role in our community and such recognition does not come without commitment and hard work by all involved in providing a great service”
Rosa Lee Long MP