What is Scone Chamber’s Purpose?

We exist to drive the agenda for business and economic development in Scone and the Upper Hunter region.

As an independent not-for-profit organisation supported by Business Hunter and Business Australia (formerly Hunter Business Chamber and NSW Business Chamber), we are passionate about creating opportunities for businesses and our local communities to thrive.

At an operational level this ranges from providing networking opportunities to (often subsidised) training, to expert advice on issues that are important to your success.

At a macro level, we are the voice of the local business community and work with bodies such as the UHSC, NSW Regional Development Groups and Statewide Chambers of Commerce to ensure our members have a seat at the table when important economic decisions are being made.

Why join Scone Chamber?

  • Upskill your staff in a cost effective way
  • Make sure you have your business protected from risk or lack of information
  • Relevant business tools at your finger tips, for free
  • Network and stay informed about what’s happening in the region and town of Scone
  • Be part of a growing business community
  • As a chamber member you have a much stronger voice as part of the collective

We exist to support: 

  • large businesses
  • studs
  • small to medium size businesses
  • sole traders and those who work from home.
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Chamber Alliance Program

The Chamber Alliance Program, an initiative of the Business Australia, connects the State, Regional and Local Business Chambers allowing them to work together to advocate for business.

The Chamber Alliance Program is twofold.

  • Local Business Chambers being supported to build strong, capable organisations representing and supporting their members and business in their area, and
  • Local Business Members, through the program, having access to free support and advice, saving them time and money

Local Business Chamber membership is a great way to support your local area’s business community while also having access to entry-level, free NSW Business Hunter products and services.

Benefits include:

FREE access to up to date Legal, Marketing and Workplace experts.
Whether trying to figure out sick leave, understand Intellectual Property requirements or wanting a social media marketing strategy, you have a total of 3 calls annually to pick the brains of trained and experienced experts.

FREE access to Business Propel – a business assessment tool.
Designed for all types of businesses, this tool is designed to give you a snapshot of the key areas you need to focus on to lift your results even more.

Considering exporting?
Then contact us to find out what services and resources are available to make it easier for you.

Business Legal Toolkit – FREE access to 50 up to date legal templates.
Looking for a standard contract of employment? Or a partnership template? Instead of needing to engage a professional service provider every time, which can become very costly, simply download the required template and contact the Legal advice line on 132959 if you need some help!

To find out more about all the benefits you have access to as a Scone Chamber Alliance Member, click here.

Advocacy

As a Chamber member you have the opportunity to join other local businesses to identify key issues affecting your ability to thrive in the region.

We then work to advocate on behalf of these business on a local, national and federal level to put in place the necessary changes or supports needed.

The more active Members we have, the stronger our voice.

Some key local projects include:

  • Revitalisation
  • Bypass

For more information on these projects click here.

To see what we do at a statewide level please click here.

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Award Winning

In 2016 Scone Chamber of Commerce was the winner of the Best Local Chamber in Hunter District  award at the Hunter Business Awards.

The Chamber’s nomination highlighted the volunteer organisation’s role in shaping the Scone Bypass project. In partnership with the Upper Hunter Shire Council, the Chamber ran a strong campaign within the local business community against the RMS bypass designs. The campaign focused on informing the Business community of the RMS designs and highlighting better options that would be less damaging to economy of the town’s main street.

In 2017 Scone Chamber was named finalist for the third consecutive year at the Hunter Business Awards.

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