In the News
Coffs Harbour’s population growth over the past decade was the state’s 13th highest outside Sydney, according to new figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Between 2005 and 2015, Coffs Harbour welcomed 7014 more residents – bringing the...
Chamber Column
Calling all Coffs Coast residents – support our new service or risk the chance of losing it! For the last 2 years our airport manager and this Chamber have championed very hard for the reintroduction of a regular Coffs Harbour to Brisbane commercial flights. Last week...
In the News
Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce president, George Cecato has called for the resignations of the Coffs Harbour City councillors who voted against the motion to sponsor Rally Australia’s future events. In a bold statement, Mr Cecato said the decision made by the...
Chamber Column
Work and Skills for the future – Training must match Jobs! Research shows that the five industries with the brightest futures are: – Healthcare – Aged/Disability/Child Care – Construction – Education & Training – Tourism...
Chamber Column
The “Sunny’s” Business Awards are in full swing again. The awards were inaugurated over a decade ago. There is no better way to acknowledge the hard work, achievements and success of our regions many inspirational businesses and business leaders than the platform of...
In the News
Coffs Harbour Chamber of Commerce has appealed to Busways to reconsider allowing signs on its local buses which ask the public to “think twice before visiting captive dolphins”. The advertisements, bought by dolphin welfare group Australia for Dolphins,...
In the News
The first Fly Corporate flight has touched down in Coffs Harbour. The promotional flight arrived at Coffs Harbour Regional Airport yesterday to mark the beginning of the airline’s new service between Coffs Harbour and Brisbane. Chamber of Commerce president...
Chamber Column
Have you ever worked hard to achieve something that you set your mind to? Last week I said goodbye to my son as he headed off overseas for a 12 month working holiday to the UK. It is something he has being thinking about, saving for and planning out for the good part...
Chamber Column
Today, and every year on March 8th, thousands of events are held throughout the world to mark International Women’s Day. The Day recognises and celebrates the achievement of women. So what better way to mark this day than by discussing a popular debate topic – do...
Chamber Column
The Benefits of Networking With the holiday season well and truly over, and it is time to get back to business. Word of mouth is still one of the most popular and cost effective ways to promote your business, and what better to do this than to mix with other business...