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The Chamber
The Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce Inc. is representative of the local business sector and is managed by an executive of elected members. An Executive Committee comprising President, Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, Public Officer, and Executive Officers from Triabunna and Orford are elected at the Annual General Meeting held each year. Regular Executive Meetings are held and report back to General Meetings.
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History
The Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce has been operating since 1996. In this time we have developed and grown our membership base, business development strategies and directions, and have established strong liaisons with local council, controlling bodies, the community, the business sector, and local, state and commonwealth government.
What Do We Do
The Chamber is committed to developing and supporting a more productive and vibrant business community. The Chamber is an incorporated body and is governed by a tailored constitution. 
The Chamber regularly meets with representatives for the Glamorgan Spring Bay Council and has ongoing contact with its local state members of Parliament. We are actively seeking new members all the time and firmly believe that membership benefits are substantial. The Chamber is particulary active in facilitating community that will assist economic development of the area. Recently the Chamber has received funding for and project managed the East Coast Artificial Reef & Dive Site Project, secured funding for a replacement jetty (Deep Water Jetty) and successfully lobbied for money to build a protective wall at Raspins Beach to prevent erosion of the beach. The Chambers President also headed a local Committee which sought replacement facilities for the three thumbs lookout. In recent times the Chamber has also sought to lobby the state government on improved roading in the area.
Office Holders
- President - Dale Pearce
- Vice President – Tony Wright
- Treasurer – John Hall
- Secretary and Public Officer - Mick Fama
- Development Officer - Denis Bignold
- Orford representative - Kathy Freeman
- Triabunna representative - Carl Bresnehan
- Freycinet Coast Tourism Board - John Cole-Cook and Liza Gadd
When Do we Meet
The Chamber has a general Meeting every third Wednesday of the month commencing at 7.30 pm. The Chamber meets at the Tandara Motor Inn Conference Room at Triabunna. The Chamber regularly has guest speakers.
Organisational Goals
The Orford Triabunna Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc.aims to:
- Actively represent and pursue the commercial, and business interests of its members.
- Provide leadership in, and actively contribute to the economic development of the Orford Triabunna region.
- Contribute to and facilitate the support of projects and activities that promote the well being of the Orford Triabunna Region.
- Assist in the nurturing of innovative commercial opportunities.
- Be financially viable and resourced in order to meet current and future needs.
- Establish and maintain efficient and effective structures and systems in order to meet present and future needs.
Future Plans
- To upgrade the current constitution.
- To foster and encourage an expanding membership.
- To produce a new members kit.
- To increase opportunities for networking and fellowship for members.
- To further expand the current Membership Benefits.
- To maximise use of the new web site for members and prospective members.
- To continue to facilitate economic development through the facilitation of community projects.
- To develop a strategic plan.
- To develop chamber governance policies.
