Townsville Chamber of Commerce

Is your business ready for the demands of the new ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) reporting era? In the lead up to the Australian Government’s recently mandated sustainability reporting, KPMG will be hosting a free workshop in their Townsville office as part of their National ESG Roadshow on Wednesday 26th March. Join us as ESG experts Maja & Jessy provide invaluable insights, opportunities and the ESG journey for your business, alongside Q&A’s, casual networking & morning tea. In the meantime you can also listen to our latest Chamber Cast episode, where our Marketing Exec Tim Bennie sat down with David & Maja from KPMG to chat more about the topic of ESG and what to expect at the workshop. REGISTER FOR THE FREE WORKSHOP: https://lnkd.in/g6DwqA8v LISTEN TO THE PODCAST: https://lnkd.in/gzUcxU-u

𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗯𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗕𝗗? 𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲? Join us for all or one of these FREE workshops with world-renowned placemaker David Engwicht and our CBD sub-community, UpTown TSV David has helped transform spaces into vibrant, people-friendly places—now it’s Townsville’s turn! Whether you're a business owner, creative thinker, or passionate local, this is your chance to be part of the change. 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 & 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗲, 𝗧𝗼𝘄𝗻𝘀𝘃𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲 THIS 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗔𝗬 9:00AM – 12:00PM Agile Placemaking: The Key to Revitalising the CBD 12:30PM – 1:30PM Packed Lunch Event – Bring your lunch, enjoy live music and a free talk from David 1:30PM – 2:30PM 9 Hacks Guaranteed to Boost Your Till – A must-attend for CBD businesses 2:30PM – 4:30PM Till Booster Audit & Plan – Practical strategies to increase profitability 4:30PM – 5:30PM Networking & Discussion THIS 𝗦𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗗𝗔𝗬 9:00AM – 12:00PM The Experience Economy: Why It Matters for the CBD 1:00PM – 3:30PM Generating & Planning Agile Placemaking & Experience Economy Ideas Be part of the movement to re-energise Townsville’s CBD! Book your free spot now: https://lnkd.in/g2g96v9Z Thanks to our event partners for making this possible: Knight Frank Townsville | Gallivanter Travel Townsville | Counterpoint Architecture - Townsville | Flinders Lane #townsville

One of our Corporate Partners NQAV are hosting the NQ Tech Expo Unlock the Power of Interactive Displays at the NQ Tech Expo! 💡 See how one device can boost engagement, collaboration, and inclusive learning across any environment—offices, classrooms, aged care, sporting clubs, and more. Hear from guest speakers as they share what truly matters when selecting the right panel (hint: it’s not just about pixels or touch points!). 📅 2nd & 3rd April 2025 | 📍 Townsville Collective (Rydges) 👉 Register now: www.nqtechexpo.com.au #NQTechExpo #townsville

𝗖𝗕𝗗 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 Chamber CEO Heidi Turner is positive about the proactive step by the Townsville City Council, highlighting its impact on the safety and vibrancy of the city centre. “We are grateful for the Townsville City Council’s commitment to continuing the CBD Community Safety Patrol until the end of June,” Turner stated. "We know through our engagement with CBD stakeholders through UpTown TSV, that safety is the number one concern to the future of the heart of our city. “Engaging with a diverse range of Chamber members and CBD stakeholders, it’s evident that the patrol’s presence between 6 am and 10 pm has started to make difference and we support its continuation. Turner urged residents, operators and visitors to report any instances of antisocial behavior to the council patrol at 13 4810, and to always call 000 in case of emergencies. https://lnkd.in/gntYrf5Z #townsville

It was another great morning today for Chamber CBD Coffee with our Townsville Young Chamber sharing their plans for the year ahead and introducing their new committee: Josh Roberts, YC Captain Hans Rapihana, YC Deputy Captain Sarah Jeffers Treasurer Nicholas Whebell Aadishankar Prasad Gabrielle Williams Kane L. Michelle Hobson James Cook University Mentor Jodie Maxfield We are thrilled to see so many new faces and over 80 people joining us this week for our signature free informal networking event. Our next event is our uber friendly Welcome to Townsville event hosted by Ardo Rooftop on Thursday 20th March from 6pm. This is a great networking opportunity for locals to meet people new to the region. Book your place >> https://lnkd.in/gx5dezQ Register your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gmWvrgRH

Join us for this free must-attend morning workshop at the KPMG Townsville Office, where the KPMG team will discuss the need for companies to take action now to step up to the demands of the new ESG reporting era. The session will include a Q&A period where you will also have the opportunity to ask questions to our KPMG specialists, along with morning tea refreshments. This is a free event, but spaces are limited so please register early to avoid disappointment.

Join us tomorrow as our Townsville Young Chamber introduce their newly appointed Committee members and share details about their plans for the year. Rescheduled from 13th February If you would like to sponsor this event please reach out to Mariella at Members@townsvillechamber.com.au or call 4771 2729 Don't forget your keep cup!

Our Business Boost Package Winner for the month of February is..... 🥁 Achieve Group Australia Congratulations Anita Hagarty and team. Thank you for renewing your Chamber membership in February! You have won a 90sec professional profile video by Getbranded Townsville and a social share packaged across all Chamber and Getbranded digital channels. Who will be our March winner?! Anyone who becomes a member or renews their membership in March will be in the running! More info inc T&Cs are on our website Thanks for filming this Mariella Mihalis we love your laugh it is infectious #townsville #businessboost

Congratulations to our CEO Heidi Turner and President Miranda Mears GAICD for being named among the top 50 most influential and inspiring women in the Townsville Bulletin over the weekend. It was fantastic to see so many of our members included in the list too, including UpTown Townsville committee member Debbie Rains. LINK TO ARTICLE: https://lnkd.in/gsbB8JSS

CHAMBER LAUNCHES NEW PROGRAM TO EMPOWER SKILLED WOMEN The Townsville Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of the New Horizons Program — a new initiative designed to support skilled women in the region re-enter the workforce or transition into new career opportunities. Funded through the Queensland Government’s Skilling Queenslanders for Work program, New Horizons will provide tailored support to skilled women looking to update their skills, boost their confidence, and connect with potential employers. The six-week program is aimed at assisting women who are not currently working to their full capacity, whether due to career breaks, underemployment, or other barriers to participation. Townsville Chamber of Commerce President Miranda Mears said the program responds directly to the growing need for skilled workers across the region. "The largest current challenge for our members is finding and retaining a skilled workforce. We know that there are women in our community not working to capacity for a range of reasons, and this program is designed to help participants upgrade their skills, gain confidence, and connect with potential employers," Mrs Mears said. "We know attracting people to the region has its challenges, but there are skilled people in our community with the capacity to participate more. This program is an opportunity for the Chamber to help our members by increasing the participation of skilled and experienced workers." Townsville Chamber of Commerce CEO Heidi Turner said launching the program on International Women's Day highlights the significance of offering tangible outcomes for women. "International Women's Day is a celebration of women's achievements, but it's also a call to action. The New Horizons Program provides a practical pathway to help skilled women unlock their potential while addressing one of the most pressing issues facing our business community — workforce shortages," Ms Turner said. Chamber has recruited well-known local Verena Louise to deliver the program. "Verena Louise brings extensive experience and strong industry connections across our region. She will guide participants through practical skills training, personalised career coaching, and networking opportunities with local businesses - helping skilled women to unlock their potential and thrive in the workforce," said Turner. Expressions of interest are now open, and the first intake of participants set to commence in two weeks' time. Click to submit an expression of interest and we will contact you https://lnkd.in/gZDz9ub8 #townsville #iwd #accelerateaction