The start of a new year is the perfect time to set fresh goals and refocus on business success! The Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce and Industry asked some of our 2024 Whitsunday Business Award winners what their 2025 New Year Business Resolutions are. Here’s what they had to say:
Bird’s Fish Bar – 2024 Bowen Business of the Year
Chloe Bauer from Bird’s Fish Bar shared their vision for the year ahead:
- Host more community-focused events, blending live music and great seafood experiences.
- Strengthen sustainable practices in seafood sourcing and operations.
- Invest in upgraded equipment to enhance service quality and efficiency.
- Collaborate with local businesses to support regional growth.
- Continue to create a welcoming space where locals and visitors can enjoy the best of Bowen.
Eastwoods Dining – 2024 Most Outstanding Whitsundays Hospitality Venue
With a focus on business growth, Eastwoods Dining’s 2025 priorities include:
- Promoting the Whitsundays’ food and wine scene by working with Tourism Whitsundays and Whitsunday Regional Council.
- Upskilling their team to develop the next culinary and hospitality leaders.
- Creating exciting new menu offerings for guests.
- Hosting special events to engage with the community.
- Enhancing the guest experience through attentive service and active feedback.
Coral Sea Marina Resort – 2024 Whitsundays Business of the Year
Kate Purdie and Dawn Romanella are focused on positioning Coral Sea Marina Resort as the premier marina resort on the Great Barrier Reef by:
- Delivering outstanding guest experiences.
- Developing and retaining an industry-leading team.
- Driving domestic and international visitation to support both their business and their operators.
- Leveraging industry partnerships to foster growth.
- Actively contributing to impactful environmental and community initiatives.
What are your business resolutions for 2025? What do you hope to achieve in the year ahead? Let’s make it a year of growth, success, and innovation!
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