Matraville.net

Our aim is to be a Community Website!

The Matraville Chamber of Commerce is a group of people working together to make the community of Matraville a better place in which to work and live.

Membership is open to any person or organisation with an interest in the business and commercial life of the area.

The Chamber's mandate is to provide support for Business Owners, Directors and Managers in the Matraville District. The Chamber proposes to deliver this objective by the following:

Relationship Building
· Providing friendly, relaxed networking opportunities at Chamber Events.
· Mutual Support by Partnering with the Chamber
· Relay information from Government & other organisations
· Member liaison with Chamber & other Members

Self Development
· New Members Speaking at events
· Members to MC events
· Personally introduced at Events
· Educational focus and informative content for events presentations

Business Promotion
· Showcasing Business by hosting an Event
· Sponsoring an Event
· Donating gifts and offers at events
· Business card exchange at Events
· Cross promotional opportunities with other members
· Promotion of Chamber Member success stories and award winners
· Member Editorial for publications
· Advertising in Chamber newsletter and website
· Members Directory on Website

Collective Voice
· Lobby Local, State and Federal Government
· Alliance relationships with NSW Business Chamber
· The Chamber was formed to represent the business community in the region.
· The board members have extensive & diversified expertise and include property owners, investors, accountants, retailers, publicans, bankers and solicitors.
· Board management reflects the widespread vies of its members.
· All Chamber service is on an honorary basis.

The Chamber aims to:
· Support and stimulate commercial activity and employment.
· Attract new businesses and increase the diversity of business in the local area.
· Provide a platform for business networking, information dissemination and ideas exchange.
· Identify and encourage business best practice models.
· Encourage and promote tourism.
· Develop economic, cultural, social and recreational resources for the benefit of the whole community.
· Encourage responsible development that will complement and improve the local amenity.
· Foster community based festivals and events.
· Achieve a harmonious balance between the needs of residents and businesses.
· Identify and represent the views of its members.
· Facilitate events and functions to foster positive and proactive business relations.

SO REMEMBER, YOUR COMMUNITY WEBSITE IS www.matraville.net