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As the region’s peak business organisation, we are committed to meeting the specific needs of our dynamic business community by connecting members with the tools they need to succeed.
- Our policy and advocacy work provides a powerful voice for improvements to the regulation governing the conditions in which businesses operate.
- Our comprehensive events program provides members with influence, knowledge and the opportunity to stay connected and informed.
- Our affiliation with Business NSW and My Business extends our reach and the range of products and services we can offer.
- Our Illawarra First leadership forum champions the strategic interests of the Illawarra based on a foundation of solid evidence and first-class thought leadership.
WORKING FOR BUSINESS
Business Illawarra works in close partnership with our members to identify the key challenges facing our regional business community. We develop practical business and policy solutions to ensure that the more than 30,000 businesses across our region can grow and thrive.
Our advocacy is results-driven, and we’ve achieved measurable improvements in the business environment across the region. To support our policy work, we commission credible research and rely on evidence-based analysis to shape and strengthen our positions.
We actively engage in economic and policy debates at all levels of government, aiming to create a business climate in the Illawarra that supports profitable growth, sustainable job creation, and long-term social and economic prosperity.
Our policy positions are grounded in rigorous evidence and informed by leading expertise, ensuring we deliver outcomes that genuinely support business success in our region.
STAY CONNECTED AND INFORMED
Business Illawarra presents the region’s leading business events program, bringing high-profile speakers, industry leaders and business experts to the Illawarra.
Our comprehensive program of events enables members to network with other professionals, learn new skills and form vital business connections at a range of regular networking, educational and executive-level forums.
Our monthly networking series, Business Before Hours and Business After Hours, gives members the opportunity to connect with local business owners and industry professionals in a relaxed and social atmosphere.
We also collaborate with other organisations to deliver joint events focused on local issues and business development opportunities at various points throughout the year.
The Strength of our Network
Our members benefit from our strategic affiliation with Business NSW, My Business and Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) which extends our reach and the range of products and services we can offer.
As an organisation we affect change and influence key decision makers at local and state-based levels, utilising the skills of an effective policy and advocacy team recognised across NSW and Australia as the best in the business.
Together we provide members with access to essential support services and expert advice, as well as an extensive library of online resources including templates, articles, webinars, exclusive communications and business updates.
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