Local Chamber of CommerceProudly presented by Hunter Business Chamber

The Local Chamber of Commerce award recognises the achievements of a Local Chamber in supporting their members to maximise their business potential. To enter into this award category, local chambers must be a part of the Hunter & NSW Business chamber Local Chamber Alliance program.

Entry DetailsLocal Chamber of Commerce nameDate EstablishedPlease describe the geographical area in which your Local Chamber coversNumber of membersDoes your Chamber employ full time staff?Does your Chamber receive any funding? If yes, where from? Word count: Max 50Entry Contact First NameEntry Contact Last NameEntry Contact Phone NumberEntry Contact EmailWebsiteCompany Profile – Please provide a 50 word description of your business. This will be used to profile your company in marketing material.

Company DescriptionWrite a short description about your company. Word count: Max 300This should include additional information about your company you were unable to fit in the brief profile above.

Category Questions1. What was the net member movement in the previous 12 months? (In real and

percentage terms). Detail any factors that affected this movement. Word count: Max 400

2. Describe the key initiatives that your Local Chamber has undertaken in the last 12 – 24 months. Detail the specific and quantifiable outcomes of these initiatives on your local business community? Word count: Max 500

3. Specify how you engage with your local business community. Word count: Max 500

4. Describe how you engage with the Hunter and NSW Business Chambers. Word count: Max 400

5. Outline any key lessons you have learned in the last 12 months. Word count: Max 400

Entry Checklist

☐ Have you read the entry information pack with terms and conditions?

☐ Have you used the correct category form online to submit your entry?

☐ Have you answered all questions for the award category you are entering?

☐ Have you emailed your submission and supporting materials (maximum 5 pages) to info@hunterbusinesschamber.com.au?

☐ Have you emailed three high res photographs and a high res JPEG version of your company logo to info@hunterbusinesschamber.com.au?

If you have any questions please contact the Hunter Business Chamber on 4969 9600 or info@hunterbusinesschamber.com.au

Thank you for taking the time to enter the Hunter Business Awards for 2017.

We wish you the very best of luck.

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