Coffee Catch-Up Event Highlight
Despite the rainy weather, more than 40 members, guests and local business representatives joined the Chatswood Chamber of Commerce Coffee Catch-Up at Brew Kiosk on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The morning was filled with lively conversations, new introductions and genuine enthusiasm for building stronger connections across our local business community.
The event was officially opened by Chamber Vice President Courtney Owings, who warmly welcomed attendees and acknowledged our Platinum and Gold Patron Members. We sincerely thank them for their continued support and valuable contributions to the Chamber and the wider Chatswood business community.
Gold Patron Member Jay from INQ44 introduced the company’s business process outsourcing solutions and offshore customer service technology, sharing how INQ44 helps Australian businesses strengthen their operational capabilities and enhance their customer experience.
Continuing our New Member Spotlight tradition, Catherine from North Shore Speech Therapy introduced her organisation and the valuable services it provides to the community.
This month also marked the launch of our Renewed Member Spotlight—a new initiative that recognises the ongoing support of returning members and gives them an opportunity to reintroduce their businesses. Michael Tu from McCarroll’s Automotive and Barton Cha from Sinosmart Business Brokers participated in the inaugural spotlight and shared updates about their businesses.
We were also delighted to recognise our recently renewed members:
- ABC Childcare Sales;
- Arnold Developments Pty Ltd;
- AUSA Migration Pty Ltd;
- EQV Energy;
- Happyway Promotion;
- Junlin Pang;
- McCarroll’s Automotive;
- NIXS Run Pty Ltd;
- Primed Advisory;
- Real Master Training;
- Sinosmart Business Brokers;
- Sydney Smile Care;
- Westure Pty Ltd;
- Zenvate IT Consulting.
Thank you for your continued commitment to the Chamber. We look forward to supporting your businesses and creating further opportunities for connection, promotion and collaboration.
We were also pleased to welcome Nikki Zeng, Economic Development Officer at Willoughby City Council, who introduced the Council’s annual Support Local Showcase Night & Business Network Event.
This year’s Showcase will feature exclusive CommBank iQ insights into consumer spending trends across the Willoughby area, a local business panel sharing practical growth strategies, and high-energy networking hosted by MC Grazina “Griz” Fechner.
The free event will be held on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm at The Lounge, Chatswood. RSVP is required.
Guests were also warmly invited to attend the Chamber’s upcoming event, R U OK? A Holistic Way to Become Truly Healthy—for You and Your Business.
The panel will bring together leaders with diverse professional and personal perspectives on health and wellbeing:
- Elizabeth Lovell, CEO of Lifeline Harbour to Hawkesbury, will share her expertise in mental health, suicide prevention and purpose-driven leadership.
- Daniel Kwan, an experienced banking and finance professional and full-time carer for his wife, will speak as a dementia advocate.
- Rachel Scales, Senior Exercise Scientist at Kieser, will offer evidence-based insights into Medical Strength Training, movement and long-term health.
- Dr Mohit Tolani, representing the Australian Dental Association, will contribute his experience in dental advocacy, healthcare leadership and community service.
- Dr Kristian van Mourik, Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, will share his perspective on evidence-based care, patient education and comprehensive health management.
The conversation will be moderated by Dr William Yiu, Chamber Board Member, lead of the Chamber’s Health and Wellness Committee, and founder and principal dentist of Sunrise Dental Chatswood.
Members were also invited to join the Chamber’s group in the Chatswood StreetFair Community Parade, part of the Emerge Festival, on Saturday, 5 September 2026. Participants will meet in Chatswood at 1:00 pm, ahead of the parade’s 2:00 pm commencement. Chamber members interested in participating can register to join our parade group here.
Guests were also encouraged to save the date for the Chamber’s End-of-Year Gala Night, to be held on Wednesday, 25 November 2026, from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, at Club Willoughby’s Level 1 event space.
Please let us know whether you are interested and available by responding to our Gala Night poll.
    
Thank you to everyone who joined us and brought such warmth and energy to the morning. We look forward to welcoming you again at our next Chamber event!
🌟Attendance Acknowledgement🌟
- 001 Mortgage and Finance Solutions Pty Ltd
- Amber Advisory
- ANZ
- Aspect
- Australian Accountants
- BlandsLaw
- BrizWise Hub
- BSC Digital
- Westfield - Chatswood (Scentre Group)
- Decision Consulting
- Duke Education
- DVT Mcleods
- EuclideanAI
- Expand Equity
- Fintex Finance Pty Ltd
- Hall Chadwick
- Holistic Business Consulting
- Home & Business Finance Pty Ltd
- I-CAN SOLUTIONS LIMITED
- INQ44 Pty Ltd
- McCarroll’s Automotive Group
- Mutual Paraplanning Services
- NetStripes | Digital - AI & Marketing for Results
- North Shore Speech Therapy
- Orient Media Pty Ltd
- people2people Recruitment
- Pink Gecko AI
- Prime Human Capital Consulting
- QX Compliance Advisory
- Sam Haber Event Photographer
- Service NSW Business Bureau
- Shema Coaching
- Sinosmart Business Brokers
- Small Business Legal
- STEMLOOK Pty Ltd
- Tax App Accountants
- Terratide Events
- TY MONEY
- Velvet Creative Marketing
- Willoughby Council – Better Business Partnership
- ZEEKR Australia Chatswood
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