About Us

About Us

Established almost 100 years ago, Southport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. is Queensland's longest serving Chamber of Commerce. It represents the interests of business people, their employees and dependent family members resident in Australia's sixth largest city.

The Southport Chamber of Commerce works towards promoting the development and progress of commerce, trade and industry in Southport and its environs.

The Chamber is a not for profit organisation funded primarily by dues paid by member businesses and proceeds of networking, social and promotional functions. It is not a government agency and receives no public monies.

Membership

Membership is open to all business people. Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, community involvement, image enhancement, political advocacy, information access and heightened credibility.

Affiliation

Southport Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. Is affiliated with the state body which provides, on a fee for service basis, industrial relations advocacy, international letters patent etc.

Mission

Southport Chamber of Commerce is a business organsation that protects, fosters, and enhances the success of our membership through a focused, collaborative effort.

Organisation

The Chamber is an organisation of business leaders who work to improve their community and the area’s business climate. A volunteer board of local business people govern the Chamber. The effectiveness of the Chamber is entirely reliant on member support and involvement.