April 2017 - April 2020

Strategic Plan Overview

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Canberra Business Chamber is the ACT Canberra Region’s leading business organisation

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We support our members to achieve business success with services including: • Representing member interests to key

decision makers of ACT, NSW and Federal Governments

• Advocating for projects and policies that support business opportunities and economic development in the region

• Seminars, workshops and training courses for businesses at all stages

• Information and personalised advice

• Workplace Relations Advice Service

• Regular networking functions

Canberra Business Chamber works with government and other stakeholders to deliver a range of business support programs including: Export Support and Trade Mission Programs - TradeStart Network / ACT Chief Minister’s Export Awards / Networking & Educational Events / Trade Mission to select markets

Light Rail Business Link Program

Brand Canberra

Healthy Food & Drink Choices

Healthy Workplace

Sustainability Projects

Apprentice Wage Advice Line

Canberra BusinessPoint Program

Workplace Relations Service

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Canberra Business Chamber Mission

Canberra Business Chamber Goals

We support business growth by advocating for policy and investment decisions which will facilitate economic development in the Canberra region and by connecting, advising and educating our members.

1. Advocate - The Chamber’s key purpose is to be the voice of business in the Canberra region, maintaining a high profile and relevance in advocating on behalf of business and promoting Canberra as a destination for business

2. Advise - Provide business advice and support for members to help them grow their businesses

3. Thought leadership - Develop policy to support and promote economic development in Canberra

4. Connect - Be a Business enabler by connecting members with opportunities for business growth

Our Vision for Canberra Business Chamber in 2018:

Respected, influential and innovative, Canberra Business Chamber is the leading voice of business in a growing regional economy with increasing global reach.

Our ValuesCanberra Business Chamber leadership and staff:• Are respectful and responsive to all our members and our wider stakeholders• Demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all aspects of our work• Encourage innovative thinking and effective use of technologies to enhance operations• Support professional development and lifelong learning for our staff• Celebrate and promote the successes of our members, our organisation, and the

Canberra Region economy