A network of independent businesses in and around the Berry area.
Local Chamber & Association Network
Business Illawarra works with a growing network of local chambers across the Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands. Together, we strengthen local economies by supporting chambers to advocate on issues that matter, promote their towns and create opportunities for businesses to connect and succeed.
Why get involved?
If you want to:
Meet and support other businesses in your local area
Build meaningful professional relationships close to home
Have a stronger voice on local business issues
Contribute to the growth and vibrancy of your town or region
…then getting involved in your local chamber network is a powerful place to start.
Business Illawarra exists to connect, support and amplify these local business communities—because strong regions are built when businesses work together.
Why it matters
Local chambers play a critical role in giving businesses a collective voice. Through our network, Business Illawarra:
Supports chambers to advocate on key local issues affecting business and investment
Partners with chambers to deliver events that connect businesses and showcase local opportunity
Convenes chambers, industry and government to ensure local business perspectives are heard
Local Chamber Alliance Partners
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LOCAL CHAMBER & ASSOCIATION ALLIANCE PARTNERSHIPS
Support for Chambers
Business Illawarra & Business NSW help chambers strengthen their capability. We host regular Chamber Day Meetings, providing practical tips, tools and resources to help chambers operate effectively, engage their members and promote their local areas.
Our members form part of a strong alliance network of more than 200 Chambers of Commerce across NSW.
Awards & Recognition
Chambers in our network can integrate their local awards programs with the regional Business Illawarra Awards and the NSW Business Awards. This creates clear pathways for local businesses to gain broader recognition, progress through award levels, and showcase their success on a regional and state stage.
Benefits For Your Members
Open to associations and chambers, becoming an Alliance Parter provide your members access to benefits from Business NSW and Business Illawarra at no additional cost.
