Why Join?

Membership of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce Inc. provides businesses throughout our region with unique opportunities to improve their operations and be networking at all levels - from local to international spheres and Making Business Connections.

The Benefits

  • Monthly lunches with selected guest speakers
  • Networking opportunities
  • Members' functions
  • Training and informal seminars
  • Media coverage impacting on members' interests
  • Participation and advice on Trade Missions and Trade Fairs
  • Letters of introduction to interstate and overseas interests
  • Access to worldwide network of Chambers of Commerce
  • Access to tools, information and opportunities
  • The Chamber acts as a facilitator and promoter of members
  • TC of C's excellent reputation for working closely with other community stakeholders
  • Prosperity
  • Certification of origin documentation
  • ATA Carnets for overseas display goods

Additional benefits include..

  • Regular lunches and breakfasts addressed by high profile guest speakers addressing issues of current relevance. Such venues allow members to meet, interact, and often conduct business they may not otherwise do.
  • Members' social functions include after work drinks and the annual golf day to extend networking opportunities and cement social bonds.
  • Access and participation in Trade Missions is encouraged. Training and information seminars on a range of legislative and compliance issues are conducted regularly to assist business to understand their current obligations.
  • Advice in business development promotion together with marketing information is available.
  • The Chamber plays a key role in marketing the city to further investment, trade and tourism opportunities.
  • Business profiles are enhanced through being a member of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce Inc which has the authority to speak on behalf of business.
  • Access to government using the Chambers voice. The vast size of the regional membership of the Townsville Chamber of Commerce provides credibility to respond to issues of importance to business.
  • The Chamber has confidence to stand publicly on issues affecting business confidence and investment in the region.

The core purpose of Townsville Chamber of Commerce is to be a politically and financially independent organisation providing members with the opportunity to improve business and create employment opportunities. The Chamber aims to assist business in their endeavors by being an active lobbyist and provide a framework to network for profit to ultimately improve the prosperity of the community.

The Chamber welcomes all business people from the smallest to the largest enterprise. Private membership is offered to business people wishing to maintain their membership and interest in the community. This diverse membership base is a great strength and major factor in the Chamber's position as North Queensland's leading business agency.

The Townsville Chamber of Commerce Inc. is the largest regional Chamber in Australia and the largest in the country per head of population. The Chamber which was formed in 1882 has a history to deal with day to day business opportunities or problems. It promotes and consults on regional infrastructure and community affairs.

The Chamber is a potent lobbying force - locally, state and nationally on behalf of it's members and the region. It is ably administered by the annually elected volunteer 10 member Chamber Executive.

The Young Chamber Committee is an initiative to specifically target the city's younger business people and cater to that age group's needs. They are a dynamic group who not only deal with immediate issues but also focus on leadership development and networking amongst their peers.