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Tara van Beuningen
Chamber Executive Officer Tara joined the Collie Chamber five years ago and progressed into the Executive Officer role in 2021. Previously the administration manager for the BGEA, Tara brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the Chamber and its customers. Tara isn’t new to the small business world. She and her family owned and…
Read MoreSasacha Shepherd
Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Treasurer Sasacha Shepherd was born, raised and educated in Collie, she is married to Clinton and has 3 children Liam, Samuel and Emilea. Sasacha has always been an active member of the Collie Community and has been on many Executive Committees and Boards, from Child Care and School…
Read MoreTom Reardon
Collie Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc Secretary Tom Reardon arrived in Collie with his wife Katherine to take up permanent residency in December 2016. Tom spent his life in the Education field where he was principal of a Catholic Primary School, a Religious Education consultant for Brisbane Catholic Education and a lecturer in theology…
Read MoreBusiness After Hours – Colliecrete Project
The October Business After Hours was hosted by the Colliecrete Project. Over thirty arrived at Black Diamond Lodge to hear from the Colliecrete team. Attendees to the event at Black Diamond Lodge were presented with an in-depth look into the project, covering why Collie was chosen as a site, community benefits of the project, mix…
Read MoreExpressions of interest to host Business Connections
Collie Chamber Business Connections Business Connections is a bi-monthly event hosted by a member business or organisation in a social atmosphere. These extremely popular functions provide a unique opportunity to raise the profile of your business, and interact with other business owners. This is an excellent format to promote your own business, network and listen…
Read MoreSouth32 Business After Hours
Thanks again to South32 for hosting our first Business After Hours for 2022. It was a fantastic turn out and we look forward to our next event in August. If you are interested in hosting a Business After Hours, contact the Chamber.
Read MoreSHINING A LIGHT ON BMX
THE Collie BMX Club will be back racing with lights this month following a $10,000 grant from Community Bank Collie. Collie BMX Club president Stephanie Slapp said the previous lights were stolen by vandals when the club folded years ago. The track was also badly damaged and needed to be almost completely rebuilt. “New lighting…
Read More2022 Small Business Awards Collie
WINNER, WINNER! WE WERE thrilled to win two awards at the 2022 South32 Collie Small Business Awards event on Saturday night. We were awarded the Personal & Professional Services award and the Community Organisation award. Congratulations to all the local business owners who celebrated the dedication it takes to successfully run a small business. We…
Read More2022 South32 Collie Small Business Awards – WINNERS
The South32 Collie Small Business Awards are the only awards dedicated exclusively to the achievements of small businesses and not for profit organisations in the Collie region. The winners were announced a Gala Presentation Night on Saturday 21st of May 2022 at the transformed Collie Miner’s Institute Hall in Collie. (More photos to come) We…
Read MoreHeart Hub South West – Hearts Embrace After Road Trauma
NURSING BROKEN HEARTS We were honoured to present a $2000 grant to Heart Hub South West Inc. last week. At Community Bank Collie, each year our staff members are allocated $1000 each to donate to a local non-profit organisation. This year, our assistant branch manager Kellie and our customer relationship officer (CRO) Breanna chose to…
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