Shoalhaven Business Chamber Women in Business

03/10/2026

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨

Running a business shouldn’t mean running yourself into the ground.

If you’re constantly juggling clients, staff, emails, deadlines, family, admin and an ever-growing to-do list, this session is for you.

As part of NSW Small Business Month, join Sharon from Ikonix Business Solutions for:

🌿 The Business Owner Reset | Sustainable Ways of Working

Take just 60 minutes out of your day to step away from the noise, reset and look at how you work — not just how much you work.

You’ll walk away with practical ideas for creating more sustainable working habits, a fresh perspective on what keeps you constantly pushing through, and one intentional change you can put into practice within seven days.

📅 Tuesday, 6 October 2026
💻 Live Online | 60 minutes

Choose the time that works for you:

🕛 12:00pm – perfect for a lunchtime reset
🌙 7:00pm – log in once the working day is done

💙 FREE for Shoalhaven Business Chamber Members
Use code: SBCReset2026

🎟️ Non-members: $25 incl. GST

You spend so much time working in your business. Give yourself one hour to think about how you can work in a way that is more sustainable for you and your business.

⏰ Bookings are essential — don’t leave it until the last minute!

👉 BOOK NOW: https://www.trybooking.com/DOSVB

02/10/2026

⛳ REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN! ⛳

NEW VENUE. SAME GREAT EVENT. ONE INCREDIBLE CAUSE. 💙

The 13th Annual Shoalhaven Business Chamber & Macey Insurance Brokers Charity Golf Day is back – and in 2026 we’re teeing off at Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club!

📅 Friday, 20 November 2026
📍 Shoalhaven Heads Golf Club
☕ 7:00am – Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
🏌️ 8:00am – Sh***un Start
⛳ 4-Person Ambrose
🍽️ Buffet Lunch, Presentations & Prizes

This is more than a day on the golf course – it’s a chance to bring your team together, connect with businesses from across the Shoalhaven and raise funds for three fantastic local organisations.

⛳ PLAY. SPONSOR. OR DO BOTH!

🏌️ Team Sponsor – $990
⛳ Hole Sponsor – $990
🏌️⛳ Hole & Team Sponsor – $1,800

🛺 Golf Cart Hire – $200
💙 Bring Your Own Cart – $100
And 100% of the BYO cart fee is donated directly to our charities!

This year we’re proudly raising funds for:

🏄 Good Surf
🍽️ North Shoalhaven Meals on Wheels
💙 William Campbell Foundation

Last year we raised more than $26,000, and since the Charity Golf Day began, our business community has helped raise more than $180,000 for local charities and community organisations.

🥓 Breakfast proudly sponsored by Parrish Group
☕ Coffee proudly sponsored by Katelin McInerney MP, Member for Kiama

⚠️ Teams, hole sponsorships and golf carts are limited – secure yours early!

👉 REGISTER NOW:
shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au/golf-day-registration/

New course. Great connections. One great cause. 💙⛳

01/10/2026

Business After Hours Powered by ActewAGL

📅 Wednesday, 21 October 2026
🕠 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Two Brown Men

Join the Shoalhaven Business Chamber for another fantastic Business After Hours, proudly powered by ActewAGL.

Hosted at the popular Two Brown Men, this relaxed evening is the perfect opportunity to grow your professional network, strengthen existing business relationships, and connect with fellow Chamber members and the wider Shoalhaven business community.

Enjoy a welcoming atmosphere featuring:

Delicious finger food selection

Drinks

Live entertainment

Valuable networking opportunities

The chance to hear from our hosts and event partners

💰 Cost:
Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
(Strictly 2 attendees per business)

Whether you're a long-time Chamber member or attending your first networking event, Business After Hours provides a friendly environment to meet local business owners, professionals and community leaders while discovering one of the Shoalhaven's great local venues.

Bring your business cards, invite a colleague, and join us for an enjoyable evening of conversation, collaboration and connection.

We look forward to seeing you there! https://www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au/event/business-after-hours-powered-by-actewagl/

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

💙 OKAY… WHAT A DAY! 💙

We’re still smiling after She’s Got This 2026! ✨

There were laughs, great conversations, new connections, a few 💡 moments and plenty of Money. Mindset. Momentum.

🌟 Effie Zahos had us thinking about our money a little differently (and maybe checking our super 👀).

🧠 Miranda Packer had us digging a little deeper into what makes us tick and WHY we make the choices we do.

And somewhere in between all that… there was great food, plenty of chatting and a whole lot of fun! 🥂🙌

Best of all, we got to celebrate 10 YEARS of Shoalhaven Business Chamber Women in Business with an amazing room full of women. 🎉💙

Thanks for coming along, getting involved and making the day so much fun!

🎥 Here’s a little taste of what we got up to…

09/09/2026

It's More Than An AGM, Get the Latest Insights on the Shoalhaven Economy.

Join us at the Shoalhaven Business Chamber Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, 23 September, where we’re pleased to welcome two special guest speakers from Shoalhaven City Council.

Ryan Schulter | Senior Economic Development Officer
Ryan will provide an update on the new Economic Development Plan and what’s ahead for economic development across the Shoalhaven.

Kristy Mayhew | Tourism Marketing Specialist
Kristy will take us through Visa spending data for the Shoalhaven, providing insights into how and where money is being spent across the region — including food, accommodation, fuel and more.

For local business owners, managers and professionals, this is a great opportunity to hear firsthand about what’s happening across our local economy and the trends impacting our region.

PLUS, we’ll hold our 2026 Annual General Meeting and elect the Chamber’s 2026–2027 Management Committee.

📅 Wednesday, 23 September 2026
⏰ 5.30pm for a 6.00pm start
📍 Bomaderry Bowling Club – Sunrise Room
🎟️ Members $30 | Non-Members $40

👉 Bookings are essential secure your place today! https://www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au/event/15159/

Come along, connect with the local business community, hear the latest insights and be part of what’s next for business in the Shoalhaven.

08/09/2026

DON’T JUST HEAR ABOUT THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS

WHY NOT EXPERIENCE IT!

Ever wondered what Virtual Reality could actually do for your business?

On Tuesday, 15 September, you’ll have the chance to put on a VR headset and experience it for yourself at our next Shoalhaven Business Chamber Business After Hours.

This isn’t just a presentation. 🙌

You’ll get hands-on with VR technology and discover how businesses are already using immersive experiences for:

🥽 Staff training
👋 Employee onboarding
🧠 Skills development
👥 Workforce engagement
💡 New ways of learning

And, of course, it wouldn’t be Business After Hours without the opportunity to grab a drink, meet other local business people and make some new connections! 🥂🤝

The Shoalhaven is one of only 21 locations across Australia selected to host the Future Ready Regions VR Roadshow so don’t miss the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about.

📅 Tuesday, 15 September 2026
⏰ 5:30pm – 7:30pm
📍 Stablefords Function Centre, Worrigee Sports
131 Greenwell Point Rd, Worrigee

🎟️ Members $15 | Non-Members $25

Never tried VR before? Even better. Come along, put on the headset and give it a go!

👉 Secure your ticket today:
https://www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au/event/business-after-hours-future-ready-business-experiential-learning-in-vr/

08/09/2026

✨ THE ENERGY. THE CONNECTIONS. THE CONVERSATIONS. ✨

We’re still buzzing after She’s Got This 2026! 💙

From money and mindset to those all-important moments of connection, the day was about taking time to invest in ourselves and our futures.

We laughed. We learned. We connected. And hopefully, we all walked away with a little more momentum. 🚀

A huge thank you to Effie Zahos, Miranda Packer and every incredible woman who joined us and made the day what it was.

🎥 Here are a few more moments from an unforgettable celebration of 10 years of Women in Business.

💰 Money.
🧠 Mindset.
🚀 Momentum.

She’s Got This and so do you. 💙

31/08/2026

📣 BUSINESS OWNERS & EMPLOYERS — WHO IN YOUR TEAM IS READY TO GROW?

Do you have someone in your workplace with potential?

Someone who is ready to build their confidence, strengthen their leadership skills and learn from experienced local business leaders?

Consider supporting them to take part in Grow Together, the Shoalhaven Business Chamber’s new 8-week mentor program.

From 15 October to 10 December 2026, participants will be matched with a volunteer mentor for weekly catch-ups and take part in four interactive workshops at UOW Shoalhaven Campus.

At just $190 per mentee, the program has been subsidised to make professional development more accessible to our local business community.

This could be a great investment in an:

🌱 Emerging leader
💼 New manager or supervisor
🚀 High-potential employee
🤝 Team member looking to build confidence
💡 Employee ready for their next career step

The fee can be paid by the individual or their employer.

Registrations close Monday 14 September 2026. https://www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au/event/grow-together-8-week-mentor-program/

Who in your team could benefit from having an experienced mentor in their corner?