Leaning into the Issues that Drive Business Success
Dear Members & Geelong Business Community,
At the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, we believe that the key to long-term prosperity lies in always being pro-business and focused on driving economic development. As a Chamber, we are committed to tackling the most important issues of the day with one goal in mind: helping your business succeed. By leaning into these topical issues, we ensure that your voice is heard, and your interests are championed as we shape a brighter future for our region.
A Pro-Business Stance on Key Issues
We understand that businesses like yours are at the heart of Geelong’s economy. That’s why we approach every issue – whether it’s assessing government policy, infrastructure development, or economic and market dynamics – with a pro-business mindset. Our goal is to advocate for solutions that remove barriers, create opportunities, and position the business community for success. By working closely with local, state, and federal governments, we ensure that decisions made at any level are informed by the needs of businesses across our region.
Economic Development as Our Guiding Focus
Economic development is central to everything we do. Whether we’re championing new infrastructure projects, advocating for workforce development, or exploring innovative technologies and emerging enterprises, our focus is always on how these initiatives will support business growth and strengthen the region’s economy. We actively engage in discussions with government and industry leaders to ensure that economic development remains a priority and that it directly benefits businesses like yours and our wider business community.
Driving Business Success Through Key Conversations
Our role as your Chamber is to connect you to the issues that matter most and make sure they are viewed through the lens of business success. We have upcoming discussion forums and roundtables to translate complex issues into actionable insights that can help your business stay ahead and we provide you with opportunities to engage in conversations that shape the future of Geelong’s economy.
Facilitating Global Investment and Regional Growth
Our region’s success relies on attracting investment, both locally and globally. The Chamber is dedicated to fostering international partnerships that bring new opportunities. By facilitating global investment and trade, we ensure that Geelong remains competitive on the world stage and continues to be a destination for innovation, investment, and growth.
We Have Impact
We believe that businesses with strong values, sustainable practices, and a focus on social responsibility are critical to shaping the future of our region. By supporting and championing businesses that not only seek profit but also strive to make a meaningful difference, we ensure that Geelong remains a vibrant, inclusive, and resilient place to do business. This focus on impact-driven businesses aligns with our belief that economic growth and community well-being go hand in hand.
Why We’re Leaning In
The issues we address, be it regulatory reform, infrastructure, innovation and many more, are all evaluated with a focus on how they can drive business success. We believe that being proactive and tackling these challenges head-on will secure a strong, sustainable future for Geelong. Our pro-business stance ensures that your interests are always at the forefront of our advocacy, and our commitment to economic development guarantees that we are consistently working to create a more favourable environment for business growth.
As a member of the Geelong Chamber of Commerce, you are part of a community that is actively shaping the future and continues to position Geelong as a hub of business innovation and economic opportunity.
Thank you for your continued support. Stay engaged with us, and we’ll continue to advocate for the issues that matter most to your business success.
Warm regards,
Jeremy Crawford
CEO, Geelong Chamber of Commerce
