What Does The Chamber Mean To You

Chambers of Commerce fulfils a variety of roles centred on the championing of business interests in their area. There is no strict definition of the role of a Chamber of Commerce and therefore Chambers evolve to match the wants and needs of their constitute organisations.

Ask anyone who has ever had anything to do with a Chamber of Commerce about what the Chamber's role was and most likely the first, and often only, response will be networking functions. This would be true of Parramatta's Chamber because for many years we have held outstandingly successful networking events.

As 2009 draws to an end and we all begin that annual reflection on our successes, the Chamber also reviews its year's activities and looks to increase its relevance and value to its members.

Is there an obstacle facing your business which the Chamber could raise during its close and regular discussions with representatives of all three levels of government?

In 2008 a Chamber member, a major events venue in Parramatta, was expecting to have permission withdrawn to host, for the first time, a round of a significant sporting competition. The Chamber joined with this member to face this challenge and brought the economic benefits to Parramatta to the attention of the relevant authorities. The event went ahead, Parramatta received a vital economic injection with a broad spectrum of businesses benefitting, with the event already having been staged for a second successful time in 2009.

Being a Chamber member gives you a say in the issues your business faces, whilst also providing excellent opportunities for business enhancing networking.