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About The Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce

 OBJECTIVES


1. BUSINESS BREAKFAST AWARDS
Coordinate The Business Awards program culminating in a Gala dinner that announces the various category winners as well as announcing the Premier Regional Business Award winner. The aim is to recognise and promote business achievement in the region.

2. CIVIC & COMMUNITY
Support community events including the running of the Greater Dandenong Christmas Carols by Candlelight each year.

3. LIAISON
Maintain contact with local government and other associations to ensure the region is promoted in a positive manner and members are aware of current regional issues.

4. FUNCTIONS
Organisation of functions to allow companies to network, promote their business and enjoy social events. Bi-Annual golf days, Grand Final luncheon and a Race day along with the occasional Network lunch or Gold Class Cinema booking make this possible.

5. MARKETING/MEMBERSHIP
Promotion of the Chamber and its objectives through the Chamber Chat, brochures, privilege program and a member s kit to increase the Chambers membership. Maintain membership levels of Gold, Silver and Bronze with suitable benefits.

7. FINANCE
Arrange collection of income from members and sponsors, payment of expenses, keeping of adequate records, compiling an annual budget.

The main objectives of the Chamber are matched by the 6 Sub Committees formed to ensure the Chamber achieves the objectives.
Each person on the Executive Committee will have a responsibility within at least one Sub Committee. The role of the Sub Committee chairperson is to report monthly to the Executive Committee of matters being attended by the Sub Committee.

KEY FOCUS AREAS

To achieve the Chamber objectives the key focus areas and events are as follows:
- Awards Breakfasts throughout the year
- Gala awards night to announce the winner
- Golf days in November and February each year
- Christmas Carols by Candlelight
- Joint promotion of information sessions
- Social events including Village Gold Class for Gold members
- Grand Final luncheon
- Promotion of a Race day at Sandown Horse Racing Club
- Privilege Card programme and advertising to encourage trading within the region..

 

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