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Blog dedicated to the BCCI Special Events.

Trackside Marquee sponsored by Ballina Shire Advocate

August 11th, 2010

Northern Rivers Small Business Forum

August 3rd, 2010

You are invited to attend the
Northern Rivers Yellow Pages
Small Business Forum
an initiative of Ballina Chamber of Commerce
 
Wednesday 18th August 2010

12 noon to 2.00pm
Ballina RSL Club
 
 “The Small Business Forum is a must attend event for all members of community and especially small business” 

Keynote: Michael Pascoe is one of Australia’s most respected and experienced finance and economics commentators with 36 years in newspaper, broadcast and on-line journalism. He’s also a most entertaining and provocative speaker on matters financial, economical and political.

Michael is seen on Channel 7’s Sunrise and news programs, is Contributing Editor for the Sydney Morning Herald and the Age’s BusinessDay.com.au sites, is a weekly finance columnist for Yahoo7, writes for magazines as diverse as Mining Monthly and YTE, and is an acclaimed speaker, bringing rare humour and plain language to the dismal science.

Born and educated in Queensland, he started his career with The Courier-Mail before working in Hong Kong for three years. He joined the Australian Financial Review in Sydney and then pioneered specialist finance journalism in commercial broadcasting – first with the Macquarie Radio network, then with Channel 9, Sky News and 7.

Go to http://www.smh.com.au/business/by/Michael-Pascoe to read some of Michael’s recent commentary about business and the economy, covering everything from current election uncertainty, tax, rates, house prices, migration, and more!!
 
$60 per ticket inc. 2 course luncheon
Tables of 8 also available
(N.B. this event replaces the August Breakfast)
 
Sponsored by
   
& proudly supported by the
Chamber’s Corporate Sponsors 
 
 
This event would not have been possible without Travelling Experts Grant funding from the NSW Government’s Department of Industry & Investment 
 
Queries to: 
Nadia Eliott-Burgess
Executive Officer
Ph: 6681 5049
Mob: 0438 484 403

 

2010 International Women’s Day Celebration Luncheon sponsored by Ballina RSL Club

February 19th, 2010

IWD 2010

The Northern Rivers celebrating International Women’s Day 2010 Sponsored by Ballina RSL Club

Ballina Chamber of Commerce & Industry, Ballina Shire Council and the Office for Women invite you to join us for a celebration luncheon

Wednesday 10th March 2010 -@ Ballina RSL Club | 12noon – 3pm | $45 per person

Inspirational guest speakers, sumptuous lunch, fantastic door prizes! BOOK EARLY!

Tickets can be purchased from Ballina Chamber of Commerce & Industry on 6681 5049 or download a Luncheon Booking Form and fax to 6686 5810.

IWD is about remembering the battles long fought to build a society in which diversity, tolerance, safety, social justice and equality between women and men is a given. Its about celebrating what women have done, are doing and can do. In addition, the theme for 2010 is. . .  alleviating poverty

2009 Christmas Party!

November 18th, 2009

Chamber members know how to party!!
 
The Christmas Party was a great night! 95 members enjoyed amazing (very fresh) food provided by Deli 4U (Now Open on the corner of Tamar & Cherry St YUM!), whilst perusing the stunning artworks showcased in the David Mackay Harrison Gallery.
 
Drinks were in abundance thanks to Ballina Discount Liquor and the courtyards were a lovely place to lounge as a result of North Coast Party Hire’s cocktail furniture.
 
 
 
  
 

 

 

 

Its been a wonderful year for the Chamber with thanks to all of you - our members, the Chamber Secretariat, Copy That @ Profsec and the support of our generous Corporate Sponsors.

 Merry Christmas on behalf of The Chamber Board of Management – Glenn Costello, Peter Carmont, Bryan Marriott, Andrew McInnes, Mark Ezzy, Georgie Latimer and Treudie Kaehler
 

 

2009 Northern Rivers CEO’s Forum

April 29th, 2009

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The Ballina Chamber of Commerce proudly hosted the 2009 Northern Rivers CEO’s Forum.

The event featured renowned keynote speaker Ian Kiernan, the man responsible for creating Clean Up Australia Day. Ian who describes himself as “just an average bloke” is now the chairman of Clean Up the World.

You can read more about Ian here.

This event took place at the Ballina RSL on May the 20th. 

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We would also like to acknowledge the sponsorship provided by the Sustainable Urban Business Project, a tri-council initiative between Richmond Valley, Lismore and Ballina Shire Council. This project has worked with over 300 businesses in the local government area’s to improve business efficiencies and in turn reduce costs to the business and the environment. 

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Business Partners: tursa1

Media Partners: northernstar2

AGM @ Breakfast before Business 22nd of April

April 7th, 2009

 

Annual General Meeting

Held Wednesday, 22 April 2009 Ballina RSL Club 
 
AGENDA
  1. Adoption of Minutes of previous Annual General Meeting, as circulated.
  2. Chairman’s Report to be presented.
  3. Treasurer to present the Audited Financial Report for the year ended 31 December 2008
  4. Election of three (3) members to the Board of Management.  The Chairman will announce the written nominations. In accordance with the Constitution

- If the number of nominations received exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled, a ballot shall be held.

- If insufficient nominations are received to fill all vacancies on the Board, the candidates nominated shall be deemed to be elected and further nominations shall be received at the Annual General Meeting.

- The Board shall elect, from within the Board Members, a Chairman, a Deputy Chairman, a Secretary and a Treasurer who shall also be Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer of the association. One person may fill the role of Secretary and Treasurer if the Board so determines.

5.     Close.

International Womens Day 2009

April 7th, 2009

Wow! What an amazing day. The International Womens Day event is a very special day in the Ballina social calendar. The event was once again a sellout, with 300 women enjoying a day of inspiration,motivation, connection and fun! The theme for this years event was women in education, and our speakers certainly delivered. Dr Jacqueline Boustany spoke to us about wholistic health and spirituality and managed to have an entire room of 300 women meditating. A local legend, Joan Pickup, kindergarten teacher had everyone entralled with her entertaining and witty story, and we were also lucky enough to have with us the NAIDOC scholar of the year, Dr Karen Martin, who shared her inspirational and at times emotional journey.

To top off a wonderful event, the Ballina Town Centre retailers put together a fun fashion parade. The highlight was the local firies, with their good looks and enthusiasm, the parade was enjoyed by all. The charity of the event was the relief fund for the devastating fires that took place in Victoria this year, and thanks to the generosity of all the attendee’s we raised over $500!

Emmanual Anglican College Choir

Business After Hours @ Ballina Fitness Centre

April 7th, 2009

What a great turn out and a really fun event! Our hosts for the event really had everyone “pumped”.

The Ballina Fitness Centre hosted a wonderful event with a delicious meal of curry and dahl that was enjoyed by everyone. Through out the event different classes were running, which gave everyone the chance to see what would work for them. The motivating atmosphere certainly worked for many of the attendee’s with a fitness challenge being issued to members! We look forward to seeing the the results!

Ballina Fitness Centre is located in the Big Prawn complex, and offers classes for everyone as well as having great child minding facilities. You can get the latest timetable online at www.ballinafitnesscentre.com

Michael and Bryan setting the pace!

Michael and Bryan setting the pace!

 

Small Business Entrepreneurial Dinner with Bob Ansett

October 8th, 2007

Ballina Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Small Business Entrepreneurial Dinner with Bob Ansett
19th September 2007
Sponsored by Credit Union Australia, Ramada Hotel & Suites Ballina and The Point Restaurant Ballina.
Cr Sharon Cadwallader, Bob Ansett and Ballina Chamber Chairman, Glenn Costello

Guests

Guests

Ballina Chamber of Commerce members enjoying the Small Business Entrepreneurial Dinner with Bob Ansett

2007 BCCI Cup Day

May 7th, 2007

The Ballina Chamber of Commerce and Industry Race Day was held on the 18th of March. It was a beautiful March day and there were plenty of smiling faces and gorgeously dressed people enjoying a flutter.

Many thanks to Janelle from Sublime Clothing and Alan from Laneway Labels for sponsoring our Fashions on the Field. Categories were Best Dressed Female, Best Dressed Male and Best Dressed Couple.

Our race sponsors were: GIO
The Northern Star
Ballina RSL
Ramada International Hotel Ballina
Ballina Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Coopers Shoot Orchards
Marriot Foreman

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