Wauchope and Hinterland Christmas in the CBD
2022-12-15 17:00 - 20:00 (Australia/Sydney) | NSW
Head to the Wauchope CBD on Thursday 15th December 2022, 5-8pm for a night of all things Christmas!

Get your Christmas shopping done!
Grab a meal or drink with family and friends at one of our fabulous food outlets
Activities for the kids
Dress up in your Christmas bling
Live music around town

More information coming soon…
GO TO THE EVENT PAGE HEREÂ

Annual Combined Networks Christmas Party
2022-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Hello Sailor, Port Macquarie, Australia
Please join for our Annual Combined Business Networks Christmas Party.Â You are invited to come along for the last event of the year as we celebrate with our wonderful and resilient local business community.Â Bring along cash or your card to purchase raffle tickets on the evening.Â Â Proceeds from the raffles and a percentage of the ticket cost will go directory to one of our amazing local charities, Make a Difference Port Macquarie.
When:Â Thursday, 1 December 2022 from 6pm to 8pm
Where:Â Hello Sailor, Port Marina, Port Macquarie
Cost:Â Â $35 for everyoneÂ (includes welcome drink, canapesÂ and presentation).
The combined business networks are:

#LoveLocal Festival
2022-11-19 14:00 - 18:00 | Bain Park, High St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
An exciting new festival is coming to Wauchope that will celebrate and promote our amazing local businesses!
Come along to Bain Park in the Wauchope CBD for a fun filled afternoon of food, drinks, trade stalls, music, demonstrations and so much more!
There are so many local businesses selling, creating and promoting amazing things that are ready to be discovered at #LoveLocal Festival!
Support your local businesses and mark the 19th of November 2022 in your calendar!

Are you a local business? Get your trade site at #LoveLocal Festival!
We are on the look out for local businesses who wish to be involved and have a stall at the festival. You can have a retail store selling your products, do a live demonstration, have a display area or bring your food truck!
Businesses of all types and sizes are encouraged to be involved!
This is a great way to promote your business and connect with the local community.
Sign up now!
Go to the Event website

Small Business Month Luncheon
2022-11-19 12:00 - 14:00 | Bain Park, High St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
In celebration of Small Business Month, the Wauchope Chamber of Commerce are holding a free Small Business Luncheon in Bain Park, Wauchope.
Business members from across the region are invited to the ticketed luncheon to develop their networks and learn more about how we can work together and strengthen our local community. During the luncheon there will be guest speakers providing insight and information around doing business in NSW.
The luncheon is free to attend and optional sponsorship and promotional opportunities are also available.
Book your tickets today!!

Following the luncheon, we will be opening the park to the public for our exciting new #LoveLocal Festival. The festival will incorporate trade stalls from numerous local businesses from various business sectors.
If you are also interested in having a trade stall at #LoveLocal Festival, please click here to register your expression of interest and for more information visit: https://wauchopechamber.com.au/love-local-festival/

Wauchope Chamber November Discussion Forum
2022-11-08 18:00 - 21:00 | Wauchope Country Club, King St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
The local business community is invited to be part of a discussion forum with local police representatives in a special free Wauchope Chamber networking evening.
Come along to Wauchope Chambers November Discussion Forum on Tuesday 8 November 2022 from 6.00pm at the Wauchope Country Club (downstairs function area).
We will be joined by local police from the NSW Police Force who will have a discussion with local businesses and give an insight into current issues in our local area as well as answering any questions the community may have.

Business Incubator Program - Series 3
2022-10-19 18:00 - 2022-11-23 20:00 | Wauchope Art Gallery and Business Centre, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Business Incubator Program
We all have an idea of where we want our business or business idea to go, and now is the time to have those burning questions answered and move your business forward!Participants will attend workshops, mentoring sessions and be provided tasks & activities as part of the program. On average it is expected the commitment is approx 2-3 hours per week.The program will be based at the Wauchope Business Centre and Art Gallery at 62 Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446.
Find out more details about the workshops dates and mentoring here
Register via the form below!
(having trouble with the form in this window? – click here to go to the form in a new page)

Wauchope Chamber Networking Night, Tues 11th Oct 2022
2022-10-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Come along to the October Networking night with Wauchope Chamber on Tuesday 11th October 2022.
Meet and mingle to the backdrop of the local Art Exhibition “The Self Expressionists” at the Wauchope Art Gallery, 62 Cameron St Wauchope.
The night will be full of excitement with Guest Speakers from Billabong Zoo and the region’s newest attraction, Wildnets!
During the evening we will be thanking our 2022 Wauchope and Hinterland Business Awards Sponsors for their support and sharing updates on the upcoming #LoveLocal Festival and the Business Incubator Program.
Ticket includes a complimentary drink and refreshments.

Please rsvp by Monday 10th October 2022!

Wauchope & Hinterland Business Awards Gala Dinner
2022-08-27 18:00 - 23:00 | Wauchope RSL Club, Cnr Young &, Cameron St,, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Join the celebration of local business at the Wauchope and Hinterland Business Awards Gala Dinner!

WORKPLACE UPDATE SEMINAR PORT MACQUARIE WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE 2022
2022-06-08 08:30 - 10:30 | The Westport Club
Are you crystal clear on your legal responsibility as an employer or manager?
The ground has shifted. In the past 2 years, a number of landmark court decisions have sent shockwaves through the industrial relations landscape. Business is grappling with uncertainty and the risk of getting it wrong.
In this workplace update seminar, award winning law @rm, Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA) will present the essential, â€˜need-to-knowâ€™ workplace update.
Whether youâ€™re running operations, overseeing HR, or managing people, this event is your workplace compliance â€˜health checkâ€™ for 2022.

Event Details
Date: Wednesday 8 June 2022
Time: 8:30 am – 10:30 am
Venue: The Westport Club
25 Buller Street, Port Macquarie
Cost: $25.00 (incl GST)
RSVP: 1 June 2022
Register here:
https://cvent.me/xvvDWZ

Meet the Candidates for Lyne - Wauchope Chamber Evening
2022-05-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Wauchope Country Club, King St, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
Come along to the Meet the Candidates evening to learn more about our local candidates and what they feel are the important issues for business.
The evening will commence from 6pm with each attending candidate providing a brief introduction, followed by a question and answer session.
Registrations are essential. Attendees are asked to provide any questions they may have for candidates in their registration. This information will be used to prepare questions for the candidates to respond to on the night.
RSVP’S Essential – Register for free via the link below.
REGISTER HERE!

Wauchope Business Expo 2022
2022-03-21 18:00 - 20:30 | Wauchope RSL Club, Cnr Young &, Cameron St,, Wauchope, NSW, 2446, Australia
The Wauchope Business Expo with Guest MC, Comedian Joel Ozborn is sure to be full of fun as we learn more about local business, and grow our networks.
The Wauchope Business Expo is a FREE NSW Small Business month event showcasing local business and what they do best. Letâ€™s raise awareness of our local business community and the positive impacts of supporting local!
Grab a promo table in your registration, or simply come for the networking and pop up a banner and / or place your business cards on the shared promo tables!
Complimentary food and drinks served on the night and some great conversation about local business!
We canâ€™t wait to see you there!
Note: If you are not yet a Wauchope Chamber Member we can process your membership through the Expo registration form! Easy Peasy!
REGISTER HERE
Have Questions?Â Contact Lisa McPherson 0422 210 824
Email: wauchopechamber@gmail.com | Website:Â www.wauchopechamber.com.au
We canâ€™t wait to see you there!

About the Chamber
The Wauchope Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc (WCCI) is a long-standing business-focused association with a mission to promote and advocate on behalf of its members and the wider business community. We have a friendly and community minded culture and believe in retaining the charm of our regions hinterland balanced with economic growth to foster a thriving local community. As a membership organisation we work to grow our membership to strengthen the work we can do on behalf of local business. Not a Member yet? Why not join today!

Business Incubator Program Commences - sign up now!
2022-02-16 08:00 - 17:00 | NSW
Business Incubator Program

We all have an idea of where we want our business or business idea to go, and now is the time to have those burning questions answered and move your business forward!

The Business Incubator Program is open to new and existing businesses from across the Hastings region across Manufacturing, Agribusiness, Creative Industries and Tourism.

Whether you have a business idea, are a start up or simply looking to expand your business knowledge and networks, the incubator program can help you along your business journey.
The first Incubator Series will commence in February 2022 and will run for a short, sharp 6 weeks!

Each week participants will explore one of five key business topics including:
1. Finance,
2. Marketing,
3. People & culture,
4. Risk & resilience,
5. Innovation
The program includes workshops, peer sessions and six mentoring sessions.

Participants will attend workshops both online and in person and take up tasks & activities as part of the program.Â On average it is expected the commitment is approx 2-3 hours per week. The program will be based at the Wauchope Business Hub and Art Gallery at 62 Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446.

Part of the Hastings Business Stimulus Project. This is Local Economic Recovery project is jointly funded by the Commonwealth and the New South Wales Government under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.

Register here: Business Incubator Application Form

Participants will be expected to attend workshops both online and in person and complete any tasks or activities as part of the program to the best of their ability. On average it is expected the commitment is approx 2 hours per week. The program will be based at the Wauchope Business Hub and Art Gallery at 62 Cameron St Wauchope NSW 2446.
