Chamber of Commerce

The Traralgon Chamber of commerce is an independent, membership funded, non-profit organisation that represents Traralgon businesses from the grass roots level.

 
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What is a Chamber of Commerce?

A Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary federation of the business community. It unites the efforts of business professionals to ensure that the entire community realises a healthy economic and socio-economic benefit. The Chamber of Commerce harnesses the immense potential of the private enterprise system and enables its membership to accomplish collectively what no one person or group would be able to accomplish individually.

What does a Chamber of Commerce do?

The Chamber represents and promotes the area’s economy and encourages business and industrial investment. This in turn helps to broaden the tax base and provides new employment. To business prospects and newcomers, the Chamber represents the community’s self image. Chambers of Commerce are increasingly involved in non-commercial areas such as education, human relations, environmental, cultural and government concerns. These changes have caused Chambers to become a variable force in seeking solutions to today’s social problems. Chambers of Commerce influence federal, provincial and municipal legislation.

Why join a Chamber of Commerce?

The Chamber of commerce is the salesman for its community and businesses. Chambers increasingly promote these communities, products and services, while at the same time, being their watchdog. This results in the Chamber protecting their interests, particularly in the political arena. The united voice of the Traralgon Chamber of Commerce has often proven effective and beneficial to business where a single voice can go unheard. The benefit of belonging to the Chamber is full-time representation with year-round results.

How do I join the Chamber of Commerce?

Joining the Traralgon Chamber of Commerce is easy. Simply contact a committee member and complete your business and contact details on the appropriate form. An invoice for the annual membership subscription of $125.00 will follow.

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Who finances a Chamber of Commerce?

The chamber is a business and incurs costs in conducting its operation as in any type of organisation. These expenses are met primarily through membership subscriptions and are derived from its numerous members including individuals and firms. Members share a mutual desire to achieve a better community for all its citizens. The Traralgon Chamber of Commerce is an investment in the present and the future welfare of both the individuals and their community.

How do I stay informed on Chamber activities?

  • The Traralgon Chamber of Commerce sends out a bimonthly newsletter to all its members via email.
  • Monthly committee meetings and general meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month.

What advertising opportunities are available through the organisation?

Advertising opportunities may include purchasing advertisements in the newsletter or website, sponsoring luncheons or special events or by advertising with the Chamber mail-outs.

How do I find out about events?

Traralgon Chamber of Commerce will promote business and social events via the newsletter, monthly committee meetings, quarterly general meetings and particularly the website.

What Traralgon Chamber of Commerce does for business.

The Traralgon Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to improving business opportunities for businesses operating in Traralgon and surrounds through representation at relevant forums and supporting trade through this website. A list of recent Chamber of commerce activity is below.

The major focus in 2011 is the launch of this new website with the Uglii Find System included. The Traralgon Chamber of Commerce brings you Uglii Find so that all businesses in Traralgon have the opportunity to have a free listing with Uglii (you may upgrade your listing at any time if you wish). An Uglii Find listing allows your business to be found locally, nationally or internationally without all the clutter of traditional search engines. You can read more about the Uglii Find opportunity on this website plus instructions on how to register your business on Uglii Find for free.

Recent Chamber of Commerce activity in Traralgon

  • Contributing to debate on new/replacement Performing Arts & Convention Centre.
  • Participate on project committee for construction of Seymour Street car park.
  • Organised interim alternative car parking whilst new three story car park was being built.
  • Attend Council Town Forums.
  • Attend Council Inter-Town Forums.
  • Conducted parking infringement survey.
  • Lodged freedom of information requests with Council.
  • Attend Council, VECCI etc training programs.
  • Supported Save the Franklin Street Post office campaign.
  • Denied fly-by-night businesses use of Council premises.
  • Help promote Traralgon and Latrobe City tourism.
  • Actively promote benefits of business in Traralgon.
  • Undertake various initiatives to boost Christmas sales.
  • Conduct annual Shop Til you drop campaigns.
  • Conduct monthly committee meetings.
  • Represent the business community on CBD Safety Committee.
  • Liaised with Work Safe & local politicians regarding safety concerns in relation to marking of tyres.
  • Provide representation on other ad hoc committees e.g. bus timetables, Court house Precinct.
  • Continue with post-construction Sound Shell committee.