Thursday, August 24, 2023

Issue:

Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Chamber Chat

Disappointingly, the first sniff of a cyclone sent the media into a complete frenzy with ridiculous headlines like “Horror cyclone head towards Queensland Coast” and the “ominously” named Cyclone Freddie is expected to wreak havoc on Queensland coast. It would be laughable if it wasn’t so damaging to our local businesses, with several reporting cancellations.

Alongside council representatives, the chamber recently met with Hero Experiences, an established Dubai based adventure tourism operator looking to expand and introduce some new product to Australia. Whilst looking at several locations in Australia, the benefits of the Whitsundays region were clearly laid out and articulated. Exciting prospects for the future.

In other meetings, the chamber is looking at ways to work more closely and in collaborations with Tourism Whitsundays and other local chambers and provide complementary benefits to local businesses moving forward.

Last night was Chamber’s first networking event of the year, held at the Reef Gateway Hotel.

Focussing on the Industrial Relations changes being enacted, Joanna Minchinton GM Workplace Relations for Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland was invited. Joanna is a recognised workplace relations expert and provides practical, real-world advice on employments matters.

Contributed with thanks to President of Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce, Allan Milostic.

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