The Chamber is very aware of the need for members to be kept up to date with information that affects them, their business and the local business community. Please share to other local business owners.
“SHOP LOCALLY” BANNERS REMAIN FOR JULY
STAGE 2 OF THE “SHOP LOCAL” CAMPAIGN features 2 display banners on the MB Council Notice Stand located near the Main Street roundabout. The Council have been very supportive of the Chamber initiative which will remain in place for as long as the Council allows. Feedback has been very positive about the “Shop Local” concept and has encouraged the Chamber to continue the campaign on an ongoing basis to ensure the message resonates with both the business and general community.
CHAMBER MONTHLY MEETING RE-START DATE
A decision on a re-start date for Chamber Networking Breakfasts has been confirmed by the Chamber Committee as Wednesday 9th September 2020. Our first networking meeting back after Covid-19 will feature the very popular “Meet and Greet” format that allows local business owners to get to know one another a little better.
Meeting venue will be The Flying Nun Café, 16 Station Street Samford, getting under way at 7.00am with a complimentary” coffee “heart starter”, followed by a cooked breakfast & fruit platters. Current restrictions and social distancing guidelines, including protective gear, will apply, with a maximum limit of 24 guests (reduced from previous 28/30).
Members, Guests and Visitors are welcome to attend. Registration is required via the SDCoC website on a FIRST- IN basis. Members registration fee $24.00, Guests & Visitors registration fee $27.50
CHECK INDUSTRY WEBSITES FOR LATEST UPDATES
- QLD GOVT DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT SMALL BUSINESS UPDATES
- RDA MORETON BAY LATEST BUSINESS SUPPORT UPDATES
- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE& INDUSTRY QLD LATEST BUSINESS SUPPORT
CURRENT “SUPPORT LOCAL BUSINESS” LOGOS
SAMFORD SOCIAL POST COVID-19 “NETWORKING EVENT ”
MONTHLY NETWORKING EVENT FOR LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AND BUSINESS OWNERS – ORGANISED BY MEGAN PATTEN, SUPPORTED BY SAMFORD HOTEL & SAMFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
SAMFORD HOTEL 6.00PM FRIDAY 7TH AUGUST 2020
FREE TO ATTEND – BUY YOUR OWN DRINKS & MEALS AVAILABLE
FURTHER DETAILS & RSVP VIA LINK BELOW
SamfordSocialAugustEvent: https://www.facebook.com/events/274763863784836/
Samford Social Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/samfordsocial/
“LOCAL AS QUEENSLAND” CAMPAIGN GAINS TRACTION
The new “Local as Queensland” campaign created by Junior Chamber of Commerce Brisbane has gained the support of the CCIQ and is rapidly expanding through the state. Samford & Districts Chamber of Commerce has been one of the first chambers to become involved in this initiative.
See below link that opens to the campaign. Following through to the state map opens up to the features of Samford & regions, as well as including the Chamber Facebook Page with up to date posts about the Chambers activities within the Valley.
This is a very professional project that provides many opportunities for the Chamber to showcase Samford Valley businesses and promote our Buy Local initiatives. It is delivered at no cost to the Chamber.
LATE NEWS : HILLS CHAMBER PRESENTS “MEET THE CANDIDATES” NIGHT – TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2020 – More details available from Hills Chamber of Commerce website.
Recovery Moreton Bay Region Business and Jobs Expo
29 October 2020, 10am to 4pm.The Hope Centre, Rothwell
JOIN US TO GET LOCAL BUSINESS BACK ON ITS FEET and MORE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19
NOTE: Samford Chamber will sponsor a display stand at this event.
Moreton Bay Region Business and Jobs Expo Brought to you by Moreton Bay Regional Council and MBRIT and Regional Development Australia with 10 local business industry groups and sponsors to help businesses get up and go and grow – post Covid-19.This expo is a managed business event and everyone is registered to attend thus creating a manageable track and trace environment.It is a retail focused indoor marketplace listed on the Queensland Health Directions website. To assist with the recovery of businesses and provide employment opportunities and up to date information. Last year, we had 155 expo stands and 1000 local business professionals attended. Join us this year.
Part Subsidised Expo Stands – Apply Now.
If you are a business owner who can pay your bills but has less business, then we encourage you to book a part subsidised stand. Once these part subsidised stands are filled, any available stands will then be at our normal price $439.00. Get in quick and secure your guaranteed spot at the subsidised price of $160. These expo stands include our fantastic workshop that runs prior to the expo ”How To Sell From an Exhibition Stand” Upon receiving your booking form and payment an invoice receipt is emailed to you.
To apply for a Fully Subsidised or Part Subsidised Expo Stand
1. Go to the TAB Page Secure Your Spot
2. Use the online booking form to complete your booking here:
https://www.smallbusinessexpos.com.au/secure-your-spot/
Note: This page is not the pop up inquiry form for an info pack page.- minimise the pop up box and go to the above TAB. 3. Read the Terms and Conditions – linked on this page.
