Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce

Executive Luncheon with QantasLink CEO Rachel Yangoyan
2025-10-29 12:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Opal Cove Resort, Opal Blvd, Korora, NSW, Australia
Join us on Wednesday 29 October at Opal Cove Resort for our Executive Luncheon Presentation.
We are thrilled to welcome Rachel Yangoyan, CEO QantasLink as our distinguished guest speaker.
Rachel Yangoyan was appointed CEO of QantasLink in November 2023. She was previously Executive Manager Qantas Aircraft Programs, overseeing the entry into service of the airline’s new aircraft, including QantasLink’s Airbus A220 now servicing Coffs Harbour

Rachel will take us through her 22 years of experience within QANTAS and provide an update on all things QantasLink locally for Coffs Harbour and nationally.
Don’t miss this opportunity to network and gain valuable insights from one of the aviation industry’s leading figures.
Tickets for this event will likely sell fast so we recommend to book early to avoid missing out.
Date: Wednesday 29 October 2025
Venue: Opal Cove Resort
Time: 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Cost: $58 members & guests / $65 visitors (includes hot buffet luncheon)
RSVP: Online by 12 Noon 27 October

Night in Lights - 2025 Coffs Coast Business Awards
2025-11-28 18:00 - 23:00 | Pacific Bay Resort, Cnr Pacific Hwy and Bay Dr, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
The Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce is ready to shine a light on our business community and celebrate the year in style with our ‘Night in Lights’ function.
You’re invited to join us for festive drinks and to celebrate the ‘Best in Business’ on Friday 28 November from 6:00pm at Pacific Bay Resort.
As we know, Coffs Coast businesses are the engine-room of our local economy and deserve to be recognised. The Coffs Coast Business Awards are a celebration of the business community’s contribution to the economic vitality and quality of life in the region.
We’ll illuminate the Best in Business as we recognise our finalists, and celebrate the winners, in the Coffs Coast Business Awards. If you’ve not organised your staff end of year function yet, or just want to bring the team together and celebrate in a great environment with the wider business community, this closed ticketed event will be THE hottest ticket in town.
It’s a great opportunity to network with local businesses, other captains of industry, and our sponsors whilst we illuminate the Best in Business as we recognise our finalists, and celebrate the winners, in the Coffs Coast Business Awards.
It’s always a big night. Get ready to enjoy a fantastic evening with the great food, beverages, networking, and recognition.
THIS EVENT HAS NOW SOLD OUT.

City of Coffs Harbour Executive & Mayoral Update
2026-02-11 07:00 - 09:00 | C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon St, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
In September 2024, our Mayor Nikki Williams was elected with a strong majority. Twelve months ago, Mayor Williams gave a keynote…”My First 100 Days” where to name a few, we heard that …

Coffs Harbour is growing fast and with that comes both opportunities and challenges
Coffs Harbour has a proud history of entrepreneurship … and that’s what we want to see moving forward
Council needs to be accountable, which means important decisions need to be made and if we’re going to do something, let’s do it properly
Coffs Harbour was entering a crucial time strategically and in positioning itself for life after the city is bypassed by the highway

Mayor Williams is known for her visionary, influential leadership and is dedicated to creating opportunity, fostering connection, and driving meaningful change for the people of Coffs Harbour.18 months on and she’s still going strong – on February 11th we will hear an update from Mayor Williams on…

What we’ve achieved
Where we want to go
How we get there

Plus…Meet the New General Manager – Murray WoodThe City of Coffs Harbour welcomed the commencement of new General Manager, Murray Wood on 8 December. Mr Wood, prior to his new role was the CEO of the Dubbo Regional Council, and prior with the NSW Government as Industry Development within the Department of Regional NSW.Mr Wood brings a wealth of experience to his new role and firmly believes Councils are about services to the community and custodians of community assets. We look forward to welcoming him as co-presenter at this upcoming breakfast 11 February to hear…

His Background
His Achievements
His Vision
His Goals and where he sees the future for the City

Tickets for this event will likely sell fast so we recommend to book early to avoid missing out.
We look forward to seeing you.
Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026Venue: C.ex Coffs Vernon StreetTime: 7:00am to 9:00amCost: $48 members & guests / $58 visitors (includes hot buffet breakfast)RSVP: Online by 12 Noon 5th February

Business@ Dusk Networking Event
2026-05-20 17:30 - 19:30 | Yarrila Arts & Museum, 27 Gordon Street, Coffs Harbour, 2450
Join us and other members of the business community on Wednesday 20 May for some informal social drinks and Business-after-Hours networking at the Yarrila Arts and Museum, 27 Gordon Street.
Enjoy a few complimentary wine’s, beers or soft drinks, a range of delicious Tapas and meet other business operators in the region. It’s an opportunity to network with others to exchange concepts and ideas and to expand business-to-business opportunities.

You’ll also have the chance to experience the exhibition RELICS – A New World Rises, at Yarrila Arts and Museum (YAM).
The exhibition highlights include 12 immersive displays combining vintage objects with intricate worlds built from LEGO bricks.
Expect plenty of fun and lots of laughs throughout the evening.
Registrations are essential.
Date: Wednesday 20th MayVenue: Yarrila Arts and Museum, Gordon StreetTime: 5:30pm to 7:30pmCost: $44 (includes selection of wine, beer, soft drinks, nibbles and exhibition admission)RSVP: Online by 5:00pm Monday 18th May
Don’t forget your Business Cards.
To view the official YAM website RELICS: A New World Rises, click here.

Business Breakfast - Spotlight on the Economy
2026-06-18 07:00 - 09:00 | C.ex Coffs, 2-6 Vernon St, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
As business conditions change, Coffs Coast leaders need clear, reliable economic insights more than ever.
We’re in an ever-changing geopolitical world – interest rates, inflation, fuel and logistic impacts due to the middle east crisis and additional business and cost of living pressures.
We’re delighted to invite you to the next Chamber Networking Breakfast presentation on 18 June 2026.
The event will include a timely, practical economic briefing from Senior Economist, Ashwin Clarke – Global Economics and Markets at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Ashwin will provide a first-hand economic overview and market update on the current state of our economy regionally and nationally and insights on what lies ahead and issues impacting Australian businesses.
This breakfast offers the chance to hear from a senior economist with deep institutional experience and to connect and network with other local businesses on the Coffs Coast.
Australian consumer spending has remained unexpectedly resilient, but early indicators suggest that strength may fade. CommBank Senior Economist Ashwin Clarke will convey how businesses and households are responding to rising cost pressures linked to the Middle East conflict.
He will unpack how impacts of cost-of-living pressures are flowing through to everyday spending and business activity. Ashwin will also outline why household spending has held up so far, supported by savings buffers and a willingness to absorb short-term income shocks. But with sentiment weakening, real incomes under pressure and unemployment expected to rise, the outlook is becoming increasingly uncertain.
Ashwin joined CBA’s Australian Economics team in 2025 after almost 20 years at the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Commonwealth Treasury. His experience covers Australian and global economic conditions, financial markets, international relations and regulatory policy. He holds a Bachelor of Economics (Hons) from the University of Sydney and a Master of Economics from the Australian National University.
Date: Thursday 18 June
Venue: C.ex Coffs, Vernon Street
Time: 7:00am to 9:00am
Cost: $45 (includes hot buffet breakfast)
RSVP: Online by 12 Noon 11th June
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