Chatswood Chamber of Commerce
We contribute to the economic development of New South Wales by supporting local businesses in Sydney's Northshore.
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Welcome
The Chatswood Chamber of Commerce offers advocacy, educational resources, and networking opportunities to its members.
Since 1921, the Chatswood Chamber has been the voice of local business just like yours.We invite you to join us to celebrate the Chamber's 103 years of helping businesses grow.
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WE INVITE YOU - JOIN US AT THE CHATSWOOD CHAMBER FACEBOOK PAGE
Connect with us to stay up to date with events, news and spot yourself in the networking event photos.Like our Facebook page to be informed of our EVENTS.
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About The Chamber
The Chatswood Chamber of Commerce is organised and run by a diverse group of local business people and community representatives.
Upcoming Events
The Chatswood Chamber of Commerce runs regular networking and keynote speaker events. Register now for our upcoming events.
Thanks to the support of our Platinum Patron Members:
And our Gold Patron Members:
Plus thanks to our NBN internet supporter
Meet our members - The Members Directory - click here
Why join Chatswood Chamber?
Here are just a few reasons...
- Encouragement of positive and profitable interaction between local businesses.
- Strong promotion of Chatswood through support of business, social and training activities.
- Effective channel of communication with all levels of Government on members’ issues.
- Coffee Mornings - Speedy format to network with a lot of people and get you back at work in 1 hour.
- Business After Hours – An opportunity for members to develop new business contacts and to showcase their business and team.
- Business Breakfasts – Briefing on business topics of interest.
- A personal opportunity to give something back to your business community.
Chatswood Chamber of Commerce members also get free Chamber Alliance with Business NSW.
See the Business NSW benefits here
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Please check your inbox to opt into our newsletter. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected] / (office: 02 9415-2636)
Events
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Upcoming events
We would love to meet you
NETWORKING EVENTS
It is 2023, and face to face events are back on as covid restrictions are relaxed.Our regular monthly coffee club networking is held on the 4th Tuesday every month.Follow us on Facebook to be notified of upcoming events so you can register.
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Connect with us on Facebook to stay up to date with events, news and share your business.Like our Facebook page to know when our next EVENT is held.
© Chatswood Chamber of Commerce 2022.
Membership
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Benefits
Collective Growth – Through Active Collaboration
Our Members treat each other as Business Partners who are invested in each others growth. We leverage our diverse backgrounds and wide range of business expertise to help each other.New Members are first welcomed to The Chamber at the Monthly Business Luncheon. Our Directors will introduce you to the right people to help you with your business.Change Through Representation – Your Voice For Getting Things Done
With 95 years experience representing local businesses, The Chamber is passionate about representing your interests in the local community.Together, we are a powerful voice, working with other businesses, local councils and authorities to get things done. We encourage Members to raise issues with us – either directly or through our Quarterly Business Survey.Key Insights – For Making the Right Decisions
We pride ourselves on keeping our Members informed about key developments, data and information from the local business community.Our events, newsletters and blog keep you up to date with what’s going on in the local area.We keep you up to date with economic, social and environmental trends and issues that impact your business. As well as proposed, planned and new developments in infrastructure, transport, town-planning, social and economic changes.Stronger Together – Giving Generously To The Community
Chamber Members are passionate about giving back to the local community. The Chamber works with Not-For-Profits, local social and community groups.We strive to improve overall sustainable outcomes – social, economic and environmental – for the benefit and prosperity of all in our area.Our signature event is Chatswood Sleeps Rough. An annual event raising money for The Salvation Army, Chatwood and StreetWork to assist their ongoing work with those suffering domestic violence and homeless youth.
All our Members enjoy added benefits through Alliance Membership with the NSW Business Chamber.
Application
Joining Chatswood Chamber of Commerce is simple and quick.
Fee Structure per annum
| Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Sole Trader* | $220 |
| 2-20 employees | $330 |
| 21-50 employees | $490 |
| 51+ employees | $850 |
| Patron | $1,250** |
Sole Trader: *One person business only.
Patron: **$1,250 + member’s base fee.
All fees are inclusive of GST.
**Chatswood Chamber 101 year Centenary Birthday Membership Special - $200+GST for all members who join during 2021 & 2022. Ask Julie to see if you are eligible. **
The Membership packages have been designed to deliver a flexible set of options that will suit the size and type of your business. If you have any queries about which membership is suitable for you or your business, please call Julie on 02 9415 2636.Complete the form (link below) to join Chatswood Chamber of Commerce today!Please download and print our Membership Form (Microsoft Word download), choose which category you are eligible for or wish to join, fill out the form and email it to Julie Burgess.Any questions - Please reach out to Julie, we are a friendly chamber and would love to talk to you:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 9415-2636
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NSWBC Chamber Alliance
Chatswood Chamber is an Alliance Member of the NSW Business Chamber.
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Through the Alliance we can offer members $1200 worth of valuable extra benefits. These benefits are only available to Members who “opt in” to the Alliance. If you’d like to join, you’ll see there’s a place you can sign on our Membership Form which means we’ll opt you in ASAP so you can take advantage of this program.
Local Chamber member entitlements
As part of the Chamber Alliance Program, your Local Chamber members will be entitled to opt-in to become a NSW Business Chamber member under the Local Chamber Limited membership package.
| Inclusion: | Entitlement: | Info: |
|---|---|---|
| Business Hotline 13 26 96 | Unlimited calls | With just one call you are connected to the right information, support and advice for all your business questions. |
| Workplace Advice Line 13 29 59 | 3 phone calls | A dedicated members’ only phone line that connects you to workplace experts to help you make the right Industrial Relations decisions. |
| ‘Ask Us How’ business guides | Online access | A series of detailed reference guides covering a range of business issues, such as sales, marketing, business planning, WHS, people management and finance. |
| Networking and educational events | Local Chamber member rates | NSW Business Chamber events are run regularly across the state to help you increase your business network and stay up to date with topical business issues and matters. |
| Business magazine and e-news | Quarterly and monthly | Published every quarter, the Business Connect magazine keeps you up to date with the latest business news. Every month you receive an e-news letter directly to your inbox. |
| Business Legals Toolkit | Limited online access | Online access to sample commercial agreements, templates and other legal business documents. |
| Free trial of WorkplaceOHS | 14 day trial | WorkplaceOHS is an online resource that helps make your workplace safe and helps you meet your OHS and safety obligations. |
| Free trial of WorkplaceInfo | 14 day trial | WorkplaceInfo is the ultimate online workplace relations resource that helps you manage all your IR, HR and payroll matters. |
Local Chamber members can upgrade to full NSW Business Chamber membership at a 20% discount on condition of retaining Local Chamber membership.
NSWBC Events
NSW Business Chamber events are run regularly across the state to help you increase your business network and stay up to date with topical business issues and matters. Alliance members can enjoy local chamber member rates. For more information, click below to see more details about NSWBC events.
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About Us
Chatswood Chamber of Commerce
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Our Board - Chatswood Chamber of Commerce
Warwick Andison – Chamber President
Founder & Managing Director, lntertrade Insurance Services
[email protected]
0411 609600
www.intertradeinsurance.com.auWith 45 year's experience in the Insurance Industry, providing advice on both general and personal insurances. The company has 8 staff in Sydney and 2 in Melbourne. The company is also ISO9001 Certified by Price Waterhouse Coopers.He has also been involved in property development having built two unit blocks in Lane Cove and one in Chatswood, as well as a 90 acre land subdivision at Anna Bay, Port Stephens.Warwick is an enthusiastic Rugby follower and staunch Gordon Rugby Club Supporter. He is also a keen music lover playing both the Guitar and Ukulele.
Lara Iskenderian, Chamber Company Secretary
Lara Iskenderian
[email protected]
02 9415 2636
Panbo Ye – Vice President & Treasurer
Director, Tax Ideas/Finance Ideas/Planning Ideas
[email protected]
www.taxideas.com.au
0488 066266Combine tax accountant, financial planner, finance consultant, and SMSF specialised advisor, and you have Panbo Ye. Serving as a wealth butler at The Ideas, Panbo takes on challenging responsibilities, such as forming the best possible strategies and picking the most suitable products for the best possible outcomes.He is a Master of Business Administration, a professional advisor, and a passionate entrepreneur. His impressive cross-industries background allows him to think outside of the box and create synergies while managing multiple business arms.Ask him about how to achieve the goals. It’s his secret talent.
Carol Chen – Vice President
Director, ICAN Solutions
[email protected]
www.i-can.com.au
0433 158 420Carol Chen is co-founder and director of ICAN Solutions.ICAN Solutions is an IT consulting & service company, specialised in customised CRM and Business Management Solution. The CRM solution is integrated with the website and all other management modules including e-commerce, e-marketing, membership management, event management, Jobs/projects management and other business management & reporting system. ICAN provides customised IT solution to the small to medium size businesses. ICAN has successfully delivered the customised CRM solution to many different vertical markets including not-for-profit organisations, financial services companies, legal services companies, manufacturing companies, dental clinics and laboratories, property services, retail and other services businesses, etc.Carol has worked as an IT consultant and project manager for more than a decade. Before Carol founded ICAN Solutions, she had worked as a structural engineer for Sinclair Knight Merz and companies in China.Carol holds a Bachelor of Engineering from Tongji University, China and a Master of Information Science from UNSW.
Myles Docker – Chamber Director
Myles Docker
The Orchard HotelMyles Docker is a fourth-generation hotelier who owns and operates the Orchard Hotel in Chatswood and the Earlwood Hotel in Earlwood. Growing up in Chatswood, Myles has always been deeply connected to the community and has actively contributed to its development.Currently, Myles serves as a dedicated board member of the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce.
Kelly Yeung – Chamber Director
Business Development Manager at OptusKelly Yeung is a seasoned sales and business development professional with extensive experience in the ICT and digital transformation domains. She worked in Microsoft and HKT in the past years. Currently, she holds a business development role at Optus.As a board member of the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce, Kelly leverages her knowledge and network to support the local business community and contribute to the chamber's mission of promoting economic prosperity in Chatswood.
Warren Stevens – Chamber Director
Managing Director, Properties Realty
[email protected]
0412 244658Warren is proprietor and licensee of M D Properties Realty, Chatswood. He specialises in Real Estate on the Lower North Shore and City CBD since 2006.Sales – Rentals – Auctions – Commercial – InvestmentsWarren has been licenced since 1976 , including being licenced as an Auctioneer until 1995. He prides himself on offering service to our clients above their expectations. His personal qualifications include…Justice of the Peace
University of NSW graduate in Marketing and Business Studies
Qualified – Life and Business coach
AIM graduate
Previously he worked as General Manager at Sanyo ( Australia ) and LG Electronics ( Aust ) Pty Ltd.
Life Members:
Philip Williams - Honorary Auditor & Life Member
Phil Williams Carbonara Business Advisors
Suite 203, 11 Spring Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
[email protected]
02 9411-1600
Peter Benjafield - Honorary Solicitor & Life Member
Benjafield & Associates
Suite 702, 7 Help Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
[email protected]
02 9411-2233
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Contact Us
Chatswood Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 1024, Chatswood NSW 2057Telephone: 02 9415 2636
Email: [email protected]Julie is our fabulous and friendly Chamber admin and Company Secretary.
Please feel welcome to chat with her and ask her any questions.
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Business Transactions
If the Chamber is involved in a merger, acquisition or asset sale, Your Personal Data may be transferred. We will provide notice before Your Personal Data is transferred and becomes subject to a different Privacy Policy.
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