The LAKE EUCUMBENE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (Inc.)

The Lake Eucumbene Chamber of Commerce (Inc.) was established at a public meeting in December 2002. Since then it has worked hard to foster business and economic development throughout the whole Eucumbene area. It has an active business and social policy and believes that economic development and a healthy community environment are intertwined.


2010 Committee:
Executive:
Chair: Peter Cochran, Cochrans Horsetreks; Email:info@cochranhorsetreks.com.au
Secretary: Jane Reid, Ultralight Flying Obsession; Email: pacaj@iinet.net.au
Treasurer: Jan Rankin, Snow Goose Hotel; Email: thesnowgoosehotel@bigpond.com
Committee:
Bill Leake, Anglers Reach and Old Adaminaby Progress Association (Inc)
Rick Parrott, Rainbow Pines Caravan and Tourist Park;
Dean Pinner, Fat Cow Restaurant;
Mark Skinner, Adaminaby Post Office and Newsagency.

VIEW THE RECORDS of our previous years' meetings and activities: 2009; 2008; 2007; 2006;

2010 ACTIVITIES:
MEETINGS:
At its meeting on 17/05/2010 it was decided that the next meetings will be held on the following dates:
• August 16th 2010
• November 15th 2010
• February 21st 2011
• May 16th 2011
Times and locations TBA.

The meeting held on Monday 17^th May in the dining room of the SnowGoose Hotel, cnr Baker and Cosgrove Streets, Adaminaby was very well attended. Members enjoyed dinner before the meeting. Download a copy of the Agenda and the Minutes

On Monday 19^th April at 7pm in the Snow Goose Hotel, a Special Public Meeting was held. All committee positions were filled and office bearers elected (see above).
Download a copy of the Minutes

At the AGM held on 08/03/2010 but there were not enough nominations to fill executive positions. An Interim Committee chaired by business member Peter Cochran (Cochrans Horsetreks) was set up. Email:info@cochranhorsetreks.com.au
For further information:
Download a copy of the AGM Minutes 08/03/2010 and the President's AGM Report 2010

The Chamber's AGM was held on Monday 8^th March at 7pm in the meeting room of the Adaminaby Memorial Hall cnr Denison and York Streets, Adaminaby.
Download a copy of the AGM's Agenda and Nomination Form

There was a PUBLIC MEETING held on Mon. 1^st March in the main dining room at the Snowgoose Hotel cnr Denison and Baker Streets, Adaminaby.
Download a copy of the: Notes of the 01/03/10 Public Meeting The meal started at 6.30pm and the meeting at 7.00pm. For details download the following information:
The Public Meeting's program.
Notes of the public meeting 01/08/10
February 2010 Newsletter
Enquiries to Jane Reid on 6452 3112 or preferably email: pacaj@iinet.net.au

The first business meeting of 2010 was held on Monday 8^th February in the meeting room of the Adaminaby Hall cnr York and Denison Streets, Adaminaby @ 7.00pm.
* Agendas were emailed to members;
* The first Newsletter of 2010.
Minutes of the 08/02/2010 Meeting.

GENERAL INFORMATION:
The CHAMBER'S MEETING PROGRAM:
At the request of local businesses presentations about significant issues affecting this region are being organised. The dates, times and locations will be listed above.

A. MEMBERSHIP:
Two types of Membership are offered:
1. Business - available to:
a. Owners of Business located in the Lake Eucumbene Region,
b. Local Organizations, Clubs and Associations
2. Community:
Available to local citizens, who are resident in the area and NOT owners of businesses.

B. Annual Subscriptions:

• Business: $80
• Community: $20

To join or make membership enquiries email: info@eucumbenechamber.org.au

BUSINESS MEMBERS RECEIVE:
1. Listing of their business information on this website with links to their own sites.
2. An annual speaker program which will:
   *Enhance knowledge and understanding of current business practices.
   *Provide opportunities to meet with Federal, State parliamentary representatives, the
   Mayor, local Councillors, business leaders and decision makers.
   
3. Regular email notification of:
   • Workshops/Seminars being organized by the NSW Dept of Industry and Infrasture and the Snowy BEC in:
     * Snowy River, Cooma-Monaro & Bombala Shires.
     *ACT-'Capital Country'.
   • Changes in workplace legislation and conditions.
   • Tourism newsletters, advertising opportunities and information from Tourism NSW and TSM
4. First priority to attend free of charge, locally organized Workshops and Seminars.
5. On ALL brochures and publications produced by this Chamber:
• Listing of members' business information
• Very favourable rates for additional information if required.

COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVE:
1. Minutes of meetings, agendas and notifications of special meetings,
2. Regular email notification of items of community interest.

OUR PLANS for 2009-10:
1. Completion of our 5 Year Strategic Plan,
2. Continuation of our high quality MARKETING CAMPAIGN,
3. Organization of a WORKSHOP that will be presented by a recognized economic expert who will provide local businesses with the tools to use current statistical data to:
   * Obtain a greater understanding of their area and businesses,
   * Market their businesses more effectively
   * Improve their awareness of their own strengths,
   * Attract new business to the area.
4. To continue to run a productive Chamber of Commerce which will benefit its members in all ways.
5. As a Chamber of Commerce located in an area with a tourism based economy we are working at improving the area's economy via the development and improvement of the 'Tourist Loop' concept via asphalted roads namely, 1. Adaminaby-Tharwa-Canberra, 2. Adaminaby-Tumut-Tumbarumba, 3. Adaminaby-Berridale-Dalgety
6. See all our Community Projects through to successful completion.