The Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce has been serving the coastal villages between Helensburgh and Thirroul since 1996. The Chamber has an active Executive Committee whose aim is to provide an effective member-based platform that values, supports and gives voice to the business community of the Northern Illawarra. The Chamber values it’s positive working relationships with key government, tourism, media and associated groups.
Member Benifits
Listing of your full business details on the NICC website (www.nicc.net.au) – a consumer-oriented site designed to bring customers searching the internet to your business either directly or via the website
Inclusion in our regular “Buy Local / Buy Chamber” promotions, specifically our Easter promotion, which are targeted to bring business to NICC members, with customer purchases funded by NICC, not you!!
Participate in our “Buy local / Buy Chamber” initiative – buying from and selling to other members whenever possible to strengthen all our businesses
Encourage “Buy Local” support from the local resident community
Free listing in the NICC’s “Member Directory and Location Map”, known as “Where you need to be!”. This is a printed, members-only directory that lists your business name, contact details, brief description of your business and shows the location of your business for easy reference for your customers (due to be reprinted October 2010)
Networking with members – a chance to talk with other businesses in our region in an informal situation each month to share ideas, improve local knowledge about your business and perhaps solve mutual business issues
Access to “cross-promotional opportunities” between your business and other member businesses (for example; joint selling initiatives between B&B accommodation members and adventure tourism members)
Access to an organisational platform that gives voice to the businesses in the Northern Illawarra region
Access to Guest Speakers of note from business, industry, regulatory authorities and government on topics of interest to members
Free listing in the Chamber’s “Tourist Trails” (for tourism-specific NICC businesses) accessed either via the NICC website or Tourism Wollongong website and Southern Gateway Centre, Bulli Tops
Access to business workshops and small business seminars
Helping to create a better local identity and stronger partnerships with the community – providing an opportunity to help improve the region and your business and develop positive relations with community clubs, other clubs and schools
Invitations to Chamber social events
Have some fun with fellow business owners!!
Additional benefits from standard membership:
Two (2) tickets to the NICC Annual Ball – total value $170
Free branding (prominent display of your business logo) on the NICC home page www.nicc.net.au
Free branding (display of your business logo), where possible and appropriate, on NICC letterhead or other correspondence or NICC flyers
Free promotional opportunities and invitations from the NICC Executive to be featured where possible in NICC media events and articles throughout the Northern Illawarra and Wollongong
