At the Whitsundays Chamber Of Commerce & Industry Annual General Meeting last Thursday new board members Giulian Grasso and Doug O’Connor were welcomed.
President Allan Milostic said Chamber finish in a strong financial position for 2024, reporting solid financial health and significant momentum.
Key achievements in 2024 - 2025 included hosting State and Federal election candidate forums, strengthening collaboration with government and regional partners, making six Council submissions, releasing findings from the Vision for the Whitsundays project, enhancing advisory and sub-committee structures, merging with Weddings Whitsundays, expanding membership to 230 businesses, and delivering 11 events with more than 300 attendees.
Entering 2025–26, the Chamber is positioned for continued growth and impact, boosted by a sold-out Business Conference, a successful Business Awards program, and new responsibility for Cruise Ship Markets management.
Jade Yvonne from Amanda Camm MP's office presented a summary of the year. Which included a range of new initiatives, policy reforms, and funding programs designed to reduce red tape, improve access to government services, boost procurement opportunities, and strengthen regional business growth. Additional support programs were highlighted, including grants for security upgrades, wage subsidies for apprentices, extended business wellness services, and new cyber-security training resources.
The Whitsunday Regional Council also announced a successful year including initiatives such as $50 million being allocated for housing infrastructure, a $33 million sewer project from Bowen to Whitsunday Paradise and $10 million is earmarked for the Cannonvale sewer project and more.
Whitsunday Chamber of Commerce Board Members Fiona Erquiaga, Giulian Grasso, Jannah Baker, Doug O’Connor, Allan Milostic, Megan Taylor and Emily Harvey (absent Anthony Nobilia and Asher Telford). Photo credit: Mackay and Whitsunday Life
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