Thank you for supporting the Whitsunday business community!
The Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry thanks its current members for their ongoing support in strengthening the vitality of the Whitsundays business community.
The Chamber, as an apolitical and financially autonomous organisation, works to continually improve business conditions in the region.
We advocate for positive change, connect members with each other, host business education and training workshops, increase member visibility and awareness within the community, and provide business resources and support.
Over the last 12 months we have achieved important outcomes:
- Merged with the Proserpine Chamber of Commerce and undertook strategic redevelopment that resulted in a new name, a new Board, new constitution, and new strategic plan.
- Established our Ten Point Advocacy Plan.
- Embarked on our research and advocacy project, Vision for the Whitsundays, that aims to build a comprehensive economic vision by business for business.
- Reinvigorated our business education and events program and launched the Whitsunday Business Conference.
- Improved communication platform and instigated the monthly article series with Mackay and Whitsunday Life newspaper profiling our members and Ask An Expert column.
Joining the Chamber is not just an investment in your business; it’s an investment in the future of the entire Whitsundays community.
Joint the Chamber today
For the 2024/25 financial year, the Chamber is pleased to offer the following membership opportunities:
- Subscriber ($99*) perfect for those that want to stay informed and attend occasional events.
- Business Basics ($299*) for businesses keen to increase and maintain their connection to the region’s business community, access business services and resources, and participate in Chamber activities.
- Business Advanced ($799*) for businesses wishing to advance their visibility, network, and contribution to Chamber initiatives and receive priority access to Chamber opportunities and initiatives, business services and resources.
- Association Partner ($299*) for member-based organisations and industry associations with benefits for their executive and board and discounted offers available to their own members.
See the table below for membership level inclusions.
Commencing 1 July 2024, Chamber membership will be for the financial year. When we receive your application, you will be provided with a membership pack and a pro-rata invoice for your selected membership level from the date you applied to 30 June 2025.
Joint membership with Tourism Whitsundays
In exciting news for the Whitsundays business community, Tourism Whitsundays and the Chamber have launched a joint membership offer for the 2024/25 financial year.
The Whitsundays business community is supported by two membership-based organisations with distinct purposes:
- Tourism Whitsundays for destination marketing, tourism operator promotion, tourism business training and networking; and
- The Chamber representing regional business priorities across all levels of government, and building better business through providing access to resources, services, education, and events.
This year, you can sign up to Tourism Whitsundays’ Business membership level for $665 (plus GST) and receive the Chamber’s Business Basics membership (see table below) providing a simple and cost-effective option to enjoy the benefits of both organisations.
Please contact Tourism Whitsundays direct for this membership offer.
Information for current Chamber members
In the coming weeks, Chamber members will be individually contacted to confirm their 2024/25 membership level preference and then provided a pro-rata invoice from their previous membership period to 30 June 2025.
2024/25 Chamber membership offer
*All fees include GST and invoiced pro-rata from date of application to 30 June 2025
| SUBSCRIBER | BUSINESS BASICS | BUSINESS ADVANCED | ASSOCIATION PARTNER | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $99* | $299* | $799* | $299* | |
| ADVOCACY | ||||
| Invitations to exclusive events with industry leaders, government officials, and influential stakeholders. | ✓ | |||
| Access to Chamber advocacy and policy development initiatives. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
| MEMBERSHIP SERVICES | ||||
| Eligible for Airlie Hill billboard advertising (fees apply) | ✓ | ✓ Priority | ✓ | |
| Eligible to offer member-to-member discounts | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Access to third-party business advice, services, and resources. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| EDUCATION & EVENTS | ||||
| Free tickets to Chamber meetings, events, and business networking (excluding major events, and maximum two tickets per event). | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Free tickets available to Association executive and board members. Association members receive 25% discount to Chamber events. |
| Co-host one 2024-25 Chamber event (excluding major events, terms and conditions apply) | ✓ | |||
| 2025 Whitsunday Business Conference package including information stand, invitation to present, special offers, advertising, and additional tickets. | ✓ | |||
| Host one members-only webinar per year. | ✓ | ✓ Priority | ||
| Access to member rates to third-party education events and resources. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ||||
| Listing in Chamber’s online member directory. | Business name and website only. | Basic listing (business name, website, email, and telephone) | Advanced listing (business name, logo, website, email, telephone, and 50-word summary) | Basic listing (business name, website, email, and telephone) |
| Receive regular Business Boost eNewsletter, Chamber alerts, and publications. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member profile promoted through Chamber communications and media partners. | ✓ | ✓ Priority | ||
| Participate in Ask An Expert article series. | ✓ | ✓ Priority | ||
| One annual social media ‘shout out’ as a member. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GOVERNANCE | ||||
| Voting rights. | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Eligible to nominate for Chamber Board and sub-committees. | ✓ | ✓ |
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