Happy 2023!
A town of contrasts at the moment with many enjoying a well-earned rest whilst others are enjoying the buzzing of a fully booked town and people everywhere as visitors and locals alike enjoy the festive season in paradise.
With 2022 behind us, it is time to consolidate on what has been another extraordinary year for local businesses - generally in a positive sense. Yet again, the business community of the Whitsundays demonstrated strength, resilience, adaptability and innovation across all industries and the foundation has been laid for solid growth well into the future.
The Chamber will continue to provide independent advocacy, practical support and educational networking opportunity to further strengthen businesses in the region.
A huge shout out and thanks to the five businesses that generously supported the NYE fireworks in partnership with Council to set the sky alight in Airlie Beach. atHotel Group, Airlie Beach Hotel, Cruise Whitsunday, LiveLife Pharmacies and PRD each contributed $1000 to the event enjoyed by thousands.
Congratulates Clay Bauman on his successful campaign to be the councillor for Division 2 in a close finish. Our thanks also to the other candidates for putting their hands up to have an impact in the region.
Let’s not forget the Fair Work Legislation Amendment which will result in Industrial Relations changes in the following areas – Gender Pay Equality, Flexible Work Arrangements, Pay Secrecy, Fixed Term Contracts, Enterprise Agreements, Anti-Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and the introduction of paid Family and Domestic Violence Leave.
In response to these changes, the Chamber’s first networking event in February will focus on these changes with a HR expert guiding us through new HR best practise. See you all then!
Contributed with thanks to President of Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce, Alan Milostic.
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