I hope you find the content useful to your needs. Exciting improvements to the design and layout of our site have been implemented recently. Our goal is to provide an informative overview of the Chamber and to promote our members and the businesses they operate as well as to provide information about activities and projects being undertaken. The website is also a central point for communications including the facility for feedback. One of our central aims is to attract new members and innovative businesses into the Corrimal District.
We hope to see you at our next function on 26th August
Click here to find out more about our focus points for 2008.
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Corrimal Chamber
APPRENTICESHIP and TRAINEESHIP PROJECT
Corrimal Chamber initiates exciting new approach to support local business and place young people in work.
The Chamber aims to place 3 young people into new apprenticeships and traineeships as part of the program funded by the Australian Government and administered through the Illawarra Industry Apprenticeship Project.
Corrimal Chamber will contribute a one-off payment of $1000 for each apprenticeship or traineeship. Payment will be made direct to employers after the staff member has satisfactorily completed the first 6 months.
In announcing the Chamber's new project, Dick Bradley said it was directed at delivering measurable benefits to members as well as to the broader business community.
Most importantly, it is part of a strategy to address high youth unemployment and to assist employers in the Corrimal Business Hub to train quality staff and grow their businesses.
The Chamber has been supporting local business since 1949 but wants to adopt something new that will engage its members and the community at large. We are enthusiastic about the tangible support this project will provide and are confident it will lead to strong participation by local businesses.
Whilst there are rules and regulations covering eligibility and selection there are four fundamental conditions of entry:
1. Small businesses currently with less than 10 employees and domiciled in the Corrimal Business Hub - Fairy Meadow to Bulli
2. Apprentice/Trainee to commence prior to 15 December 2008
3. The business entity must be a member of Corrimal Chamber prior to 15 August
4. Members must be in attendance at the Spring Into Corrimal Ball, to be held 6 September, when winners will be announced.
If you're considering the employment of an apprentice or trainee and would like more information about how to register for support under this Corrimal Chamber initiative, please contact:
secretary@corrimalchamber.com.au
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SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE TO CONTINUE FOR THE ILLAWARRA
In recognition of the success of the Small Business Field Officer Program at the local level, the IACC has decided to continue to extend a similar FREE service from June 30. The service will operate under the title of "Illawarra Small Business Assistance". Unfortunately the IACC will not be able to maintain the great workshops previously delivered under the Small Busines Field Officer program. However, Dick Bradley will be available to personally deliver workshops on financial basics for small business. Due to a heavy workload and some new responsibilities Dick has found it necessary to stand aside from the position of Secreatary of the Corrimal Chamber of Commerce but we are pleased to advise members that he will continue to provide support to the Committee in an assistant role.
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BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN
Hundreds of promotional stickers that promote the "BUY LOCAL" concept with the chamber's logo and web address have now been distributed throughout the region, and this initiative has been met with a warm reception.
All members are encouraged to support this program with inclusion on vehicles and shopfronts etc.
Everytime you buy locally you are helping create jobs and making the local economy stronger. Previous studies have shown that everyday as a community we spend considerable volumes of money outside our region.
The Buy Local campaign aims to curb this escape spending and increase awareness of the supply capability of the Corrimal Retail Sector and Business Hub.
Take the Buy Local pledge today:
"Proactively seek local suppliers for goods and services - use local suppliers wherever competitive".
Why not browse the Chamber's member listing and find out who your local suppliers are.
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SPRING INTO CORRIMAL
The preparations are now well under way by Corrimal Apex and your Chamber, and the 2008 Spring into Corrimal website is also up and running.
The Chamber has taken on the task to handle the stall holders and all relevant details are on the festival website. You can register online or print out an application and send it in by mail. Local shop keepers should embrace this event as it is quite popular with quite a few enquiries and applications already in. We look toward your positive support.
As an add on to this event we will again be hosting the Spring Into Corrimal Ball to be held on the 6th September. We encourage you to participate. Last year was a great event and this year we expect it to be even bigger.
This will be held at this time so that the new committee can have a fresh start after Spring into Corrimal has finished.The executive took this decision to have our AGM later in the year so that the new executive would not be starting off when planning had already began for functions, etc.
I suggest you give your role in the Chamber serious consideration. All positions will be available as all executive have to be re-elected.
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MEMBERSHIPS
Renewal notices will be going out before the end of June 2008 TO OUR EXISTING MEMBERS, and we encourage you to rejoin. As you can see by what your executive have done this year, the fruits of our labour are beginning to show - nothing comes from nothing and these volunteers have achieved quite a lot on your behalf.
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SALVATION ARMY RED SHIELD APPEAL
We are proud to have supported the collection effort this year. Any member who is willing to give up 3 hours for this very worthy cause in 2009 is encouraged to get in contact with Peter Leiner on 4284 9906 or 0408 426133.
I hope you find the content useful to your needs. Exciting improvements to the design and layout of our site have been implemented recently. Our goal is to provide an informative overview of the Chamber and to promote our members and the businesses they operate as well as to provide information about activities and projects being undertaken. The website is also a central point for communications including the facility for feedback. One of our central aims is to attract new members and innovative businesses into the Corrimal District.
In recognition of the success of the Small Business Field Officer Program at the local level, the IACC has decided to continue to extend a similar FREE service from June 30. The service will operate under the title of "Illawarra Small Business Assistance". Unfortunately the IACC will not be able to maintain the great workshops previously delivered under the Small Busines Field Officer program. However, Dick Bradley will be available to personally deliver workshops on financial basics for small business. Due to a heavy workload and some new responsibilities Dick has found it necessary to stand aside from the position of Secreatary of the Corrimal Chamber of Commerce but we are pleased to advise members that he will continue to provide support to the Committee in an assistant role.
SPRING INTO CORRIMAL