A Chamber of Commerce is a network of local businesses and industries. There are Chambers of Commerce all over the world, and while we are all different and separate from one another, we all share the same goal - to improve the local business environment.
We inform our members so they can improve their business. We advocate for jobs, projects and connectivity to improve the local business environment.
We provide members with opportunities to network and promote themselves.
The Townsville Chamber has been ‘making business connections’ for over 135 years.
The Queensland Government is due to hand down its budget in parliament tomorrow. State budgets don’t get the limelight of the federal budget, and it begs the question, where do the states get their money from, and how can it better support business growth in the region? Before federation, the colonies (now states) income was […]
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State of Origin is great news for Townsville and has truly put us on the map this week. I commend all of those involved from all levels of government for making this a reality. With support from Townsville City Council and civic leaders, the Queensland Government definitely got the jump on southern states, and the […]
Read More On Friday, Treasury released the first consultation paper following the Prime Minister’s announcement of the $10b reinsurance pool for cyclones and flood-related damage. Many in the industry have seen the reinsurance pools announcement as a critical step forward. Still, it is up to people with investments and business in North Queensland to be involved in […]
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Thankfully, the budget was not a disappointment for businesses, and there seemed to be many winners this year. It was welcome news to hear the government is prepared to extend some of the stimulus measures put in place for businesses last year. Like the instant asset write-off, to encourage businesses to continue to invest in […]
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MESSAGE FROM COORDINATOR- GENERAL, NATIONAL RECOVERY AND RESILIENCE AGENCY The Hon Shane L Stone AC QC The Australian Government is committed to ensuring people impacted by natural disasters and drought get the support and advice they need to recover, while also delivering initiatives that reduce the risk and lessen the impact. Today, Prime Minister Scott […]
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POSITIVE STEPS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION Insurance affordability in Northern Australia has been a growing concern for well over a decade, and I commend the many people who have been advocating for change. The announcements this week have been a long time coming, and we are keen to see more detail to ensure that the […]
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