Kempsey & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc.

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Welcome to Kempsey Chamber

On behalf of the Kempsey & District Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Executive Committee, I would like to welcome you to our new website, which offers you news, information and resources for doing business in the Macleay Valley.

The current Chamber has been operating in Kempsey for 15 years with membership growing significantly over the past two years to more than 150 businesses, small and large, representing a broad range of sectors, industries and professions.

As a not-for-profit incorporated association, Chamber’s vision is for a progressive and profitable business community for the Macleay Valley, enhanced by businesses that enjoy working together towards a common goal of positive and sustainable development.

Our goals are to:

  • promote the value of business toward the growth of a prosperous community
  • help business prosper and grow
  • increase job opportunities in the Macleay Valley
  • contribute to the overall stability of the community
  • encourage and promote the development of private enterprise
  • network with other business owners for mutual advantage

Chamber is run by its members and supported by an elected Executive Committee that is the public voice of the Chamber and determines policies, sets strategic direction and achieves agreed goals with valued input from its members.

Additional sub-committees are formed from time to time to pursue specific issues.

We offer our members an influential force within the community, speaking out on important issues and lobbying local, state and federal government agencies.

The Chamber also offers members the opportunity to grow and network through regular newsletters, email broadcasts, networking dinners and functions, community events and sponsorship opportunities.

All businesses, from sole operators to large companies, are welcome to join the Chamber to help promote the ‘profit motive’ as a cornerstone of a prosperous community.

To become a member, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or click on the ‘Become a Member’ page.

Sue Gorman, Chamber President

Sue Gorman

President
 

NSW Small Business Commissioner meets with Kempsey business owners

NSW Small Business Commissioner Yasmin King

Just six weeks into her new appointment, NSW Small Business Commissioner Yasmin King was on a tour of the State to meet small business owners, including those in Kempsey in late October.
About a dozen business owners and managers took the opportunity to meet with Ms King at Kempsey Golf Course to discuss issues of concern relating to the State Government. 
The visit was organized and facilitated by NSW Chamber of Commerce and supported by Kempsey Chamber of Commerce. 
Chief amongst concerns from business owners was how much time they were forced to spend complying with government rules and regulations, especially for payroll tax, Workcover and traineeships.
Lack of communication between government departments was resulting in confusion and duplication of paperwork, business owners said.
Ms King committed to returning the feedback to the relevant Government departments with recommendations for improvement.
Minister for Small Business Katrina Hodgkinson said the NSW Government had created the new position of Small Business Commissioner to restore business confidence and “ensure that small businesses in this State are given the best opportunity to thrive and grow in today’s highly competitive and versatile marketplace”.
Ms King’s job is to:
• Be an independent advocate for small business operators
• Be a first-stop-shop for small businesses facing unfair market practices
• Advise the State Government on how to cut red tape adversely affecting business
• To assist the Government in developing policies specifically addressing the needs of small business operators
• Provide a low cost dispute resolution service
• Be responsible for the Retail Leases Act 1994, since many small businesses are retailers.
“Your input and examples will assist me in working towards ensuring practical solutions are implemented to back our State’s 650,000 small businesses,” Ms King said.
“If you have an urgent small business issue, please ring my office, email or fax your query and we will aim to get back to you withing 24 hours.
”Kempsey business owners wishing to get in touch with Ms King can email her at we.listen@smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 795 534 or visit the website www.smallbusiness.nsw.gov.au

 


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Don’t forget our monthly meetings are held on the 4th Thursday of every month at the CWA Hall on the corner of John & Verge Streets and all new members are warmly welcomed. Enjoy a meal and presentations by local and visiting guest speakers, meet other members in our business community and expand your local business network.