HomeWelcome!The Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry is a rapidly growing business agency that is recognized for its outstanding commitment to its members and to the community of Collie as a whole. It is the first port of call for enquiries from investors and business start-ups about Collie and the region. The Chamber aims to foster sustained economic growth as "The Common Link in Business and Enterprise". Our website is designed to give you an understanding of our chamber and the many benefits of being a member of the Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry. Chamber Vision & Mission StatementThe Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry's mission is to be a pro-active body inspiring economic growth and development in the Collie region. Our vision is to provide dynamic and responsive leadership to encourage local business prosperity. The Chamber supports its members by running events of general benefit to the business community, lobbying government departments and finding sources of information to help businesses grow and be more prosperous. In order to achieve our vision, our key goals include:
What is a Chamber of Commerce?The Chamber of Commerce is a professional association of business people that collects facts, and acts according to the wishes of its members. The Chamber's prime function is to advance the business, commercial and industrial interests of the area, and support the local community. It is a lobby group to present and defend the views of the business community to Government; Local, State and Federal, as well as other authorities and organisations. The Collie Chamber of Commerce is an independent incorporated body administered by a President, Treasurer and Executive Committee who can appoint sub-committees to investigate issues or organise activities and report to the Executive for consideration. An Annual General Meeting is held each year in October, with Executive meetings held monthly and general meetings as required. In recognition that members are important stakeholders in the area's economy and quality of life, the Chamber provides representation and advocacy on behalf of members and lobbying to support the interests of the local business community. The Chamber is a powerful ally, providing you with the opportunity to influence decisions which affect your business and protecting the rights of business at a local, state and national level. The Collie Chamber of Commerce agrees with the concept of free enterprise whilst recognising the role of government and appropriate legislation to properly manage and protect the interests of the supplier and consumer equally. Regional Chambers of Commerce & Industry (WA) IncThe Collie Chamber of Commerce and Industry is affiliated with the peak body representing the business interests of the nine regional areas of Western Australia. |
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