Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bunbury, Western Australia | Business and economy website

Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Locality: Bunbury, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9791 2292

Address: 15 Stirling Street 6230 Bunbury, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bgcci.com.au

Likes: 1038

Add/Update information

Reviews

Tags

• Non-profit organisation
• Business and economy website
• Business centre
• Business Center

25.01.2022 A fantastic host for our Business After Hours in September. Thank you BREC.

25.01.2022 Are you ready to change the world? Welcome to Maker Nest. Maker + Cos best innovation program.... Ever. Were on the hunt for the bright business ideas, inspiring new products and services. So get ready to fly. www.makerand.co/maker-nest

25.01.2022 Looking for Workers? The State Governments major regional workers campaign Work and Wander out Yonder launches this Sunday. The State-wide advertising campaign... will direct agricultural, tourism and hospitality jobseekers to a specific Work and Wander out Yonder section on jobs websites Seek and Studium. Please register with both platforms though Seek presents the best opportunity for tourism and hospitality businesses. We encourage all interested agricultural, tourism and hospitality businesses to have available positions registered ASAP! Please check out the Fact Sheet in the link below to find out how. https://www.tourism.wa.gov.au//Factsheet_AttractingPeopleT The mass media campaign will reach all major advertising platforms across the State including television, print, social media, radio, digital and out-of-home and presents a great opportunity for agricultural, tourism and hospitality businesses to find the workers they need. Please let your local businesses know that the earlier they register their jobs the better, so they can be a part of the campaign from the outset. All existing Seek advertisements are able to have the #workandwander hashtag retroactively entered into the job ad details section. If you have an existing ad on Seek, make sure you add the hashtag to be part of the campaign. Please share with your networks and members to help them find the workers they need. #regionalvoice #findworkers #workandwander

24.01.2022 This morning we have a packed room for the City of Bunbury first Digital City Breakfast outlining exciting initiatives to encourage digital investment in current businesses and future industries.

24.01.2022 Our RED TAPE survey is currently open. Wed love youre feedback on what Red Tape inhibits your business on Local, State and Federal Government levels so we can report back to them. Please help us by sharing with your networks. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RCCIWARedTape

24.01.2022 Listen to a 5 minute interview with Dardanup Shire President Mick Bennett about our Vision 2050 consultation aired this morning by ABC South West radio - The ...Breakfast Program with Stan Shaw. "Dardanup Shire is on the front foot and thinking big!" Mr Shaw said. https://www.abc.net.au//progr/breakfast/breakfast/12495530 Interview at 16 minutes, 34 seconds Hear talk about an arena that could host AFL games, autonomous electric buses and extensive cycle ways to reduce cars on our roads. All are ideas on the wishlist generated by our Vision 2050 consultations so far and now were asking you to rate your level of support for them via online decision-making platform Ethelo. Link below A strong Vision 2050 with clear community input and support empowers us to seek and attract outside investment in the Shire that will turn our aspirations into reality. Make your mark! https://vision2050.ethelo.net/

24.01.2022 One of the great aspects of our work here at SWDC is being able to support local projects in the community. It was fantastic to have the State Government's Regi...onal Economic Development (RED) grants recipients come together at the Bunbury Geographe Motor Museum for a special announcement. Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and Bunbury MLA Don Punch announced a total of 15 recipients will share in almost $1.2 million through Round 3. There are some really amazing projects receiving funding and we look forward to these all coming to fruition. Find out what projects received funding by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3kRjdCc

24.01.2022 The first Services WA Centre is open and fully operational in Bunbury.

24.01.2022 A great opportunity for our local Aboriginal Businesses or if you are needing advice to start up a new business, WirraHub have a regional pop up happening next week. See event details for more information. Or contact your Working Together officer, Kristy Carriage at BGCCI. https://facebook.com/events/s/wirra-hub-bunbury-regional-pop/569441850369706/?ti=as

24.01.2022 Whats upstairs? Is a we get asked a lot! Currently in residence is Bunbury Regional Community College and Rock n Roll High. As well as our soon to re-open Dress Circle space for small events. Check them out on our events page https://www.weliketomaker.com/events-1

24.01.2022 Exciting news this morning from Naomi from NBN Australia introducing their Business Foundation Initiative providing cost effective 'fibre to the premises' for Bunbury businesses. This will be available very soon through providers and stay tuned for a big event in November showing what's possible.

24.01.2022 Great news for travellers to Perth. We identified a need for this service over 18 months ago. Well done to those that made it happen.

23.01.2022 Sharing the joy of giving and winning a prize at our recent Business After Hours event in July.

23.01.2022 We Support Small Business

23.01.2022 On Wednesday we hosted "Presenting with Confidence" with Myles Pollard. The feedback has been great and we look forward to hosting Myles again in the near future.

23.01.2022 This morning I can now announce our next cautious and safe step as part of WA's controlled interstate border. Subject to no further outbreaks occurring and base...d on updated Chief Health Officer advice, Victoria and New South Wales will be classified as 'very low risk' states from 12.01am, Tuesday, December 8. The transition to the new category can occur, following a review by our Chief Health Officer after Victoria surpassed 28 days of no community cases and New South Wales is due to reach that milestone this Friday. As a result, WA's controlled interstate border will be safely adjusted, with travel from Victoria and New South Wales to be permitted into WA with the following conditions: - all Perth Airport arrivals to undergo a health screening and temperature test on arrival - travellers to be prepared to take a COVID-19 test at the airport COVID clinic, if deemed necessary by a health clinician (voluntary asymptomatic testing available for all airport arrivals) - completion of a G2G Pass declaration, stipulating they do not have any COVID-19 symptoms and which jurisdictions the traveller has been in over the previous 14 days - all travellers to receive a SMS health check reminder one week into their stay in WA - all land arrivals to be met at the border checkpoint, for a health screening and to have their G2G Pass declaration checked. Other jurisdictions currently in the ‘very low risk’ category include the Australian Capital Territory, Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania. The significantly improved situation in Victoria and New South Wales has been fantastic news for all Australians, and now it means that we can take this cautious next step. However, at this stage, South Australia will remain classified as a ‘medium risk’ jurisdiction. This classification will be reviewed again by December 11. Travel from South Australia remains prohibited unless travellers meet strict exemption criteria. Exempt travellers must also self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival in Western Australia. Please note that those conditions apply to anyone who has been in South Australia in the previous 14 days. This also includes transit through South Australia, via road or air. Like always, we’re continuing to follow our State’s expert health advice. Our border controls have worked and allowed us to stay safe and return to a new normal throughout this pandemic, to get our economy going and people back in work. Thank you to everyone for your patience and understanding during this extremely difficult time. I know it's been a long wait, and I'm so glad we can now safely allow more of our friends and family over east to travel into WA. Our careful and cautious approach has kept our State safe and strong and we will continue to take that approach going forward.

22.01.2022 Working together to achieve good outcomes for WA.

22.01.2022 Earlier this month life member John Saunders spoke with Antony Gallagher from MGIB Insurance Brokers on the impact COVID has had on the insurance industry and their clients.

22.01.2022 PLEASE NOTE: This advice has been updated. Please refer to www.wa.gov.au for the latest information A reminder that from 12.01am Saturday 14 November, WA ...will transition to a controlled interstate border. Here are some of the measures in place to keep our community safe: Every traveller will need to complete a registration and declaration using G2G PASS to enter WA. Each G2G PASS will be scanned by an authorised officer upon arrival. Every traveller will undergo a health screening upon arrival at Perth Airport. Anyone who has been in either VIC or NSW or who has knowingly come into contact with someone from VIC or NSW in the 14 days prior to entering WA will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Our safe and cautious approach may mean it takes extra time to clear Perth Airport. Travellers are advised to prepare for domestic travel as you would for an international flight. It is vital you do not travel if you are unwell. It is important we all work together to keep WA safe and strong.

21.01.2022 It's been a year full of challenges and we really do appreciate the hard work everyone in WA has done to contribute to our state's success in keeping COVID-19 o...ut. We know Christmas will look a bit different this year but WA is in a very fortunate position. As you gather with friends and family to celebrate, please continue to keep up the healthy hygiene habits and physically distance where possible to help keep everyone safe.

21.01.2022 The Australian Government has a plan to create new jobs, so employment & businesses can come back.

21.01.2022 Service WA Centre in Bunbury

20.01.2022 A reminder that from 12.01am Saturday 14 November, WA will transition to a controlled interstate border. Here are some of the measures in place to keep our comm...unity safe: Every traveller will need to complete a registration and declaration using G2G PASS to enter WA. Each G2G PASS will be scanned by an authorised officer upon arrival. Every traveller will undergo a health screening upon arrival at Perth Airport. Anyone who has been in either VIC or NSW or who has knowingly come into contact with someone from VIC or NSW in the 14 days prior to entering WA will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Our safe and cautious approach may mean it takes extra time to clear Perth Airport. Travellers are advised to prepare for domestic travel as you would for an international flight. It is vital you do not travel if you are unwell. It is important we all work together to keep WA safe and strong.

20.01.2022 The final step in our Maker Nest program was Pitch Night - held on the 24th November 2020. All of our participants did a fantastic job, and first prize was tak...en out by Camp the Night. We hope you all learned the required tools needed for taking your business out into the world, and we and the mentors loved teaching the entrepreneurs in the South West the tools of the trade. A massive thank you to our mentors and sponsors, without whom this program would not have been possible.

20.01.2022 Business After Hours last night at the magnificent Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School with their band in full swing for a most entertaining and enjoyable evening. We also welcomed our new CEO Kristy Gillian to her first official Chamber event.

20.01.2022 A beautiful evening for our Business After Hours hosted by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

20.01.2022 Thank you Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

20.01.2022 Please support our South Regional TAFE, go online to complete a digital technologies survey. https://www.facebook.com/SouthRegionalTAFE.Bunbury/

20.01.2022 On Thursday the 30th of July the Chamber hosted the City of Bunbury annual Budget Breakfast. great turnout by the business community as there was much interest to hear what capital works the COB have brought forward to assist in our recovery. Were you there?

19.01.2022 #regionalvoice #regionalmembersforum2020 #weloveourmembers

19.01.2022 Say hello to Caitlin Lomax, shes one of the E P I C mentors we have lined up for our Maker Nest: Fledging program. Want to know more? Check it out here w...ww.makerand.co/maker-nest Thanks Caitlin and all our mentors for their generous support of our first ever Fledging program http://www.caitlinlomax.com/

19.01.2022 If you look carefully you will see the Chamber representatives in both photos.

19.01.2022 Looking for Workers? The State Government’s major regional workers campaign Work and Wander out Yonder launches this Sunday. The State-wide advertising campaign... will direct agricultural, tourism and hospitality jobseekers to a specific Work and Wander out Yonder section on jobs websites Seek and Studium. Please register with both platforms though Seek presents the best opportunity for tourism and hospitality businesses. We encourage all interested agricultural, tourism and hospitality businesses to have available positions registered ASAP! Please check out the Fact Sheet in the link below to find out how. https://www.tourism.wa.gov.au//Factsheet_AttractingPeopleT The mass media campaign will reach all major advertising platforms across the State including television, print, social media, radio, digital and out-of-home and presents a great opportunity for agricultural, tourism and hospitality businesses to find the workers they need. Please let your local businesses know that the earlier they register their jobs the better, so they can be a part of the campaign from the outset. All existing Seek advertisements are able to have the #workandwander hashtag retroactively entered into the job ad details section. If you have an existing ad on Seek, make sure you add the hashtag to be part of the campaign. Please share with your networks and members to help them find the workers they need. #regionalvoice #findworkers #workandwander

19.01.2022 Check on your mate. R U OK?

18.01.2022 Have a great idea for a business? You still have till Sunday evening to apply for the Maker Nest program to help make it a reality.

18.01.2022 What an amazing transformation of Jetty Road causeway, with it’s official opening today. https://www.facebook.com/1650032145259560/posts/2677738072488957/?vh=e

18.01.2022 Hanging out with RCCIWA at Hale House

18.01.2022 Don't miss the Workwise Lunch & Learn Series Thursday Nov 26th on the 'Modernisation of WA Health and Safety Legislation' focusing on the Work Health and Safety Bill 2019 passed on 3rd November. Located at BGCCI from 11:30am - 1:30pm, $30 including a light lunch.

18.01.2022 Kristy and Rob will be there advocating for and representing our Bunbury Geographe businesses. Let us know if there are issues that we need to raise on your behalf.

18.01.2022 We agree that a vibrant Bunbury Port is vital to our regional economy.

18.01.2022 Strata Information Session for Owners, Tues 24th Nov 9-11am Be better informed on the reform changes and how they affect you. Know your responsibilities and if there are any penalties involved. Understand what a strata company is and the different types of strata schemes.... Since the reforms and the Covid19 pandemic you will know what the new requirements are for meetings, voting, resolutions and what records to keep. Know how important good governance is and will it become a necessity to manage meetings better. Register via the link below.

17.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT - APPLY TODAY Pre-Apprenticeship courses commencing Semester 1 2021 Course Fees have been cut in half! Only for 2021! https://ww...w.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/skillsready Gain great skills in your pathway of choice Remember we are a Training Organisation AND an employer of Apprentices in these trades! Friendly and experienced Trainers! You can apply directly through our website here: https://atcemployment.com.au/pre-apprenticeship-course.../ Or contact us today by phone or email!

17.01.2022 The joint Federal and State Government JobTrainer Agreement has been launched! follow this link to find out more: https://bit.ly/2SWzEAY

17.01.2022 The CCIWA Business Confidence Survey is now available to Regional Businesses to contribute. Its important that we are included in the survey data to get a broader picture of Business confidence across the state. Please complete the survey!

17.01.2022 https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//6000-dollars-for-em

17.01.2022 On Wednesday night our Business After Hours was hosted by DPIRD Food Industry Innovation. A brilliant winter evening at the Dolphin Discovery Centre. Were you there?

16.01.2022 This evening our Business After Hours is hosted by Plico Energy presenting their progress providing sustainable energy throughout the South West. As the last BAH of 2020, we have a big crowd, so in 2021 make sure you come along, have some fun and meet other local businesses.

16.01.2022 Welcome to Natasha from your BGCCI friends.

16.01.2022 Great turn out this morning in Bunbury at Anzac Park for Remembrance Day. Lest We Forget

16.01.2022 On Wednesday the 26th of August Albemarle Lithium hosted our Business After Hours to update us on the construction progress of the processing facility. Thanks to Henderson Photographics for the great photos. Were you there?

15.01.2022 The bgcci held their 2020 Annual General Meeting last night and unveiled their new Logo. Were you there?

15.01.2022 Thank you to our WA Premier Mark McGowan for the State Budget Presentation and taking the time to join us and network with our BGCCI members in Bunbury.

14.01.2022 A productive Saturday clearing out our accumulated BGCCI e-waste at the City of Bunbury collection facility in Halifax.

14.01.2022 A powerful voice for our regional businesses! It’s an awesome video.

14.01.2022 Albermarle will shortly be recruiting 300 permanent local staff for their new lithium plant at Kemerton. These jobs will be advertised shortly. Seperate to thos...e jobs Civmec, the construction contractor, is holding an information night at the Dolphin Discovery Centre about additional local construction jobs. This will be on 3rd September from 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm. Check out the ad. in this weeks Bunbury Herald See more

14.01.2022 From Saturday 5 December, mandatory contact registers will be required for specified businesses and venues. Maintaining a contact register is an extra safety me...asure and one of the most effective ways to control the spread of COVID-19. Businesses will need to record the name, telephone number, location, date and arrival time of patrons and keep that information securely for 28 days. To assist businesses, the State Government has released a free app - SafeWA - which provides businesses and venues with a unique QR code for visitors to scan to register their attendance. Read our blog to learn how your business can help keep WA safe https://bit.ly/377UsMA

13.01.2022 If you supply goods or services valued at less than $1 million to the WA Government, new payment guidelines mean that you will now receive payment within 20 days. Find out more: https://bit.ly/378o5ib

13.01.2022 On the 5th November 2020, The Working Together Officer along with Busselton Senior High School and Jobs and Skills Centre Bunbury, held a Careers Day for our local Aboriginal students from Busselton SHS, Clontarf Academy and the Girls Academy at the Trade Training Centre Busselton. The students received helpful advice for their upcoming careers and take on further study to obtain the necessary skills to gain employment in our local workforce. A big thank you to all our employers who attended and made the effort to engage with our students. Another thank you to our sponsors: Wren Oil, Kmart Busselton, Pullmans Bunker Bay Resort, SW Gateway Alliance, WaterCorp, Spudshed Australind, Cullen Winery, Voyager Estate Winery, Busselton Sportspower and Bakers Delight Parks Centre. We really appreciate the support.

13.01.2022 So well deserved.

13.01.2022 Working in the regions is the perfect way to discover more of WA’s unique sites and attractions. Do you know: The fascinating history of WA’s ghost towns?... How many of WA’s wildflowers are unique to our State? Where you can find dinosaur footprints? You can have an unforgettable adventure exploring your home state while earning money and supporting WA’s farmers and growers. Learn how you can #WorkandWanderoutYonder www.westernaustralia.com///work_and_wander_out_yonder.aspx : Western Australia and Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia

13.01.2022 Lovely meeting Ariarna today from Scope Business Imaging sharing stories about great customer service and new places to visit.

13.01.2022 Our building and construction industry plays an absolutely critical role in our State’s economy creating jobs for West Aussies and building the infrastructure... that builds our communities. This week, our Government introduced the Building and Construction Industry (Security of Payment) Bill 2020, to improve the rights and protections of subcontractors in the industry. These laws will help to ensure payment is made on time to those carrying out construction work or supplying related goods and services across the State, by introducing a mandatory retention trust scheme. This will protect subcontractors' retention money from being misappropriated or lost altogether in insolvency at each level of the contracting chain. The Bill also means registered building contractors with a history of ripping off subcontractors can be removed from the industry. We made a commitment to delivering these reforms at the 2017 State Election, and today our Government takes another step forward in ensuring a fairer system for WA subbies.

12.01.2022 We need to identify strategic manufacturing opportunities from key vulnerabilities exposed during our COVID isolation.

12.01.2022 On Tuesday the 30th of June we held our first Business After Hours since February. What a privilege to finally be able to mingle. 60 members attended and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Were you there?

11.01.2022 Good news indeed.

11.01.2022 Employ apprentices? JobTrainer could support you to pay their wages. Keep your apprentices working.

11.01.2022 Tonight was the Maker Nest Fledging Pitch Night at Maker + Co after 8 weeks of hard work by the teams to develop a business idea and pitch to a panel of judges. Congratulations to the top three winning teams!

11.01.2022 Our new CEO Kristy Gillian at the end of her 1st week showing off the beautiful woodcraft skills of Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School

11.01.2022 Bunbury really is a fantastic place to live and visit - and the Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront project is making it even better. A $78.1 million commitment ...in the State Budget is set to further transform Bunbury's waterfront, building on the considerable work that's already been done. Stage 3 of this project will deliver vital infrastructure, which will create local jobs and benefit locals and visitors alike. The new funding is on top of the $34.4 million invested in Stages 1 and 2 of the project. As part of Stage 3, two new breakwaters to be constructed, along with the creation of a marine lifting and servicing precinct. Landside civil works at Casuarina Boat Harbour will improve services, roads, landscaping, parking, and include upgrades to existing boat launching facilities and new public amenities. I am proud that we have been able to invest this additional funding for this important Bunbury project which will create more opportunities for local jobs and local businesses. Stage 2 is progressing well and is on track for completion later this year.

10.01.2022 Important controlled interstate border update as at 15 November 2020. Changes have been made to WA's controlled border for arrivals from South Australia, ef...fective immediately. Anyone arriving from South Australia will be required to enter self-quarantine for 14 days and be tested for COVID-19. More information: https://www.wa.gov.au//annou/changes-was-controlled-border A reminder that from 12.01am Saturday 14 November, WA will transition to a controlled interstate border. Here are some of the measures in place to keep our community safe: Every traveller will need to complete a registration and declaration using G2G PASS to enter WA. Each G2G PASS will be scanned by an authorised officer upon arrival. Every traveller will undergo a health screening upon arrival at Perth Airport. Anyone who has been in either VIC or NSW or who has knowingly come into contact with someone from VIC or NSW in the 14 days prior to entering WA will be required to quarantine for 14 days. Our safe and cautious approach may mean it takes extra time to clear Perth Airport. Travellers are advised to prepare for domestic travel as you would for an international flight. It is vital you do not travel if you are unwell. It is important we all work together to keep WA safe and strong.

10.01.2022 This morning we met with the Hon Alannah MacTiernan MLC to discuss regional issues #regionalvoice #regionalmembersforum2020 #representingourmembers #regionalchamberswa

10.01.2022 Our friends at Bunbury Fringe Festival 2021 launched their 2021 program last night, in a typically fun affair featuring Geographe wines galore! We're a proud su...pporter of this wonderful local event, now in its fifth year, and the way it champions local business and industry - ours included! Many an interstate or international artist has been won over by the Geographe wine they're sipping before their show, and the team makes sure that they incorporate Geographe wineries into the tour they create for their Fringe ambassadors each year. Last year, Willow Bridge Estate winemaker Kim Horton ended up being quite carried away by the madcap gals of YUCK Circus - quite literally And in 2019, hilarious Perth-onality Famous Sharron got her pink on at Green Door Wines and left RAVING about the region! We can't wait to see what antics the Fringe family get up to this coming January!!

10.01.2022 Lest we forget the incredible sacrifices that so many made to ensure our future!

10.01.2022 This morning was an update on the Bunbury Waterfront. Thanks to the South West Development Commission, DevelopmentWA, and Department of Transport for speaking on the completion of Stage 2 and progress of Stage 3 due to start very soon. An exciting chapter for Bunbury.

09.01.2022 The Australian Government has announced an extension of and changes to the JobKeeper and JobSeeker payments designed to support businesses and individuals through the COVID-19 crisis. Find out what this means for your business: https://bit.ly/3jo9env

09.01.2022 It's an exciting time, with Phase 1 works on the Casuarina Drive Redevelopment getting underway. You can see on the map below which area the Phase 1 precinct covers.

09.01.2022 Today were setting a new challenge for Western Australia: We want our State to manufacture wind turbine components - and were going to work with local industr...y to help make it happen. With renewable energy becoming more and more effective and important, those technologies offer a strong opportunity to establish significant and sustainable local manufacturing. The fact that full wind towers are being imported into the country has restricted job opportunities in manufacturing and fabricating by Western Australian businesses. We have talented, innovative and willing steel fabricators in Western Australia, and we believe this could be a great chance to secure more quality, long-term jobs for WA workers. So with our WA Recovery Plan, were launching a feasibility study to establish whether this is a viable option for our State. Its something thats never been done here before - but it has the potential to create a new pipeline of WA jobs - and thats why weve made it a part of our Plan. So WA - lets take up the challenge and charge up another exciting new industry.

09.01.2022 WA Parliament rises and farewells 2020 with an outstanding ode from our Minister David Templeman.

08.01.2022 Promoting our regional business capability to key stakeholders in our WA Parliament.

08.01.2022 HAPPY NAIDOC WEEK! 8-15 November 2020 NAIDOC 2020 invites all Australians to embrace the true history of this country a history which dates back thousands of generations. Always Was, Always Will Be.... We are celebrating NAIDOC a little differently this year. Due to Covid 19, the NAIDOC Committee had decided to delay the date (July) and restrict some of our activities in our communities to keep our vulnerable safe. Luckily there are many events happening here locally within some organisations and businesses, so please reach out and support this week with our local Noongar community and participate in the celebrations. If your business or community is holding an event this week, please contact your South West Working Together Officer at BGCCI, Kristy Carriage, [email protected] and let us know! https://www.naidoc.org.au/get-involved/2020-theme

08.01.2022 Head down to the reopening of the Wellington Hotel (previously Trafalgar's) on Friday 18 Dec. Happy Hour from 3pm - 6pm. Fabulous Buffet Dinner from 6pm. Bookings Essential 9721 0100 [email protected]

08.01.2022 Cheers to all our amazing Micro and SME businesses!

08.01.2022 Found in Bunbury

07.01.2022 Today we welcome Mark McGowan to present the State Government Budget just one day after it was passed through parliament. Thanks for coming down and speaking with our business community about the state's COVID response and sharing the good news about Stage 3 of the Waterfront and the Bunbury Port.

07.01.2022 Last week John Saunders spoke with Ron Schroder of Quest Bunbury about COVID and its impact on the accommodation sector.

07.01.2022 On Wednesday we held our annual President's Dinner for our Gold Partners and significant contributors to the BGCCI. We also farewelled Mark Seaward our CEO and wish him well in his new role at SR TAFE, I am sure we will still be seeing him at our events.

07.01.2022 Today is WA Small Business Day the perfect time for all of us to show some love to our hard working small business owners! Despite the challenges of 2020, sm...all businesses continue to make significant contributions to our local communities and the Western Australian economy. This includes: Contributing $50.1 billion to our economy 97% of all businesses in WA are classified as 'small' At the SBDC, we see this contribution every day. We're lucky enough to provide support to you along your business journey and see the difference you make to your communities on a daily basis. So here's to all of the hard working and passionate small business owners in Western Australia! We hope you take a moment to celebrate Small Business Day and your contribution to the state. #smallbizwa #mysmallpledge

07.01.2022 Mates, we can all make a difference by speaking out to stop this awful violence against our women! Make your voice heard by sharing this post.

06.01.2022 Fantastic to see this is progress.

05.01.2022 Support our amazing Geographe Wine producers and winery venues.

05.01.2022 South West Police are encouraging all businesses and home businesses who have CCTV to register on the State CCTV Register. Get involved and help keep the community safe! Click on the link to register https://wastatecctvregister.police.wa.gov.au/

05.01.2022 Looking forward to catching up with our members on Tuesdays Business After Hours. I believe we have 5 spots left if you still want to come along for a drink and snack.

04.01.2022 ! Bussell Highway Construction ! The Australian Government will contribute $68m of a total of $85m to duplicate the Bussell Highway. Construction is set to beg...in later this year, supporting up to 570 direct and indirect jobs and providing opportunities to local businesses. The project will include the construction of a 5km section between the Capel Bypass and Hutton Road, while a second stage includes construction of the remaining 12k section between Hutton Road and Busselton, along with three bridges. This is fantastic news for the South West.

03.01.2022 We've joined our two major race days on the calendar to create the biggest Super-Saturday of racing the South-West has ever seen! The Furphy Beer Bunbury Cup an...d the Amelia Park Bunbury Stakes will be run on the same day with our track taking the WA Racing centre stage for the day. The biggest names in racing will meet a big crowd as we add two new names to the honour rolls. EVENT: https://fb.me/e/521zVEnWa

03.01.2022 Stay local - support local - buy local - our small businesses are a vital part of our communities.

03.01.2022 Our own Kitty from RCCIWA on Regional Radio talking about our issues.

03.01.2022 Some exciting news for the South West.

02.01.2022 Chief Executive Officer Work and live in the Greater Bunbury Area of the South West of WA Flexible Working Week High Profile and Dynamic opportunity Active membership of the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry WA... A rare opportunity is now available to take the lead role in a major business association advocating for the development and growth of our regional Business Community in the South West. The Bunbury Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BGCCI) is seeking to appoint a dynamic new Chief Executive Officer to manage the organisation, improve stakeholder engagement and drive a new phase of growth and development. Reporting directly into the Board of Management, this high-profile regional role is an outstanding opportunity to take accountability for the overall performance of the organisation, to lead the change and interaction required with our various Business Sectors and Key Stakeholders in helping to shape the future of the South West of WA. Criteria: Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline or equivalent formal studies in management are preferred but not necessary with the right experience; Successful business development experience; Financial and Strategic commercial acumen; Experience in identifying grant opportunities and in successful submission writing will be viewed positively; Ability to work with volunteer members of the board and various committee structures to achieve outcomes; Awareness of Local, State and National political structures and the ability to work in an apolitical way; Awareness of social media structures and an ability to manage the organisational profile across various platforms to promote the organisation positively; The right to live and work in Australia. Preference will be given to local candidates. To apply please email your cover letter and resume to the President of BGCCI [email protected] For confidential enquiries only - please phone Rob Skipsey on 04 4892 5989 during WA business hours. A detailed Position Description is available upon registration. This role will be advertised and shared on social media platforms for a limited time only until a suitable candidate is appointed.

02.01.2022 Looking forward to this year’s exciting program and networking opportunities! See you all in Perth.

02.01.2022 Regional Chambers working together to promote & support regional businesses!

01.01.2022 BGCCI working with our Regional CCIs on the WA Recovery initiatives.

01.01.2022 What a good way to start the day! Early this morning, a breakfast-time briefing was held on the Transforming Bunbury's Waterfront project. Thanks to the Bunbury... Geographe Chamber of Commerce and Industry for hosting. Not to mention everyone who came long to learn more about this South West Development Commission-led project. A lot has been achieved this year, including the Jetty Road Causeway - and there is more to come, with works on the Casuarina Drive Redevelopment and planning for Stage 3 underway. Guest speakers included Don Punch (Bunbury MLA), Mellisa Teede (SWDC), Ashley Clements (SWDC), Matthew Whyte (DevelopmentWA), Cameron Smith (Department of Transport) and Ertan Barkman (DevelopmentWA).