Bega Valley Business Forum Members
Membership Classes
Full Members
Full Members: A full member is a person who is a representative of a Chamber of Commerce within the Bega Valley LGA. Limited to 1 representative from any chamber.
Who is eligible – A representative of a Chamber of Commerce
● Voting rights – Full members have voting rights
● Committee – Full members are able to nominate and stand for committee (board) positions
● Full Membership Fees
- 50 Members or less $220
- Over 50 Members $330
Affiliate Member
Affiliate Member: An affiliate member is a person who represents any organisation other than a Chamber of Commerce with similar objectives to the BVBF including individuals, businesses, corporations or incorporated associations .
● Who is eligible? Any person who represents any organisation other than a Chamber of Commerce with similar objectives to the BVBF including individuals, businesses, corporations or incorporated associations .
● Voting rights – Affiliated members shall not be entitled to vote.
● Committee – Affiliate members are not able to nominate and stand for committee (board) positions
● Affiliate Membership Fees
- Individual $50
- Small Organisations or Businesses with less than 50 members or employees – $250
- Medium Organisations or Businesses with 50 -100 members or employees – $500
- Large Organisations or Businesses with over 100 members or employees – $1500
- Large Corporations – Starting from $2500
Honorary Member
Honorary Member: Any person may for services rendered to the association or any person whether or not otherwise eligible for membership and for special reasons considered in the absolute discretion of the committee to be sufficient to be appointed an honorary member of the Association for life or any lesser period.
● Voting rights – Honorary members shall not be entitled to vote
● Honorary members are exempt from payment of membership fees
● Honorary members are not eligible to hold positions on the committee.
Fees are payable for the financial year and are reviewed annually at the AGM.
Interested in becoming a Member? You can download the membership form below, or register your interest below
Full Members
Merimbula Chamber of Commerce
- The Merimbula Chamber of Commerce is a membership association providing an avenue for the business people in the community to create a positive business environment.
- ABN: 29 223 410 500
- Incorporation Number: Y1227835
- P.O. Box 91 Merimbula, NSW 2548
- secretary@ourmerimbula.com.au
- Our Merimbula Website
Eden Chamber of Commerce
- Our purpose is to provide a single voice for all commercial interests within the Eden district, to actively promote business growth and excellence and to foster good relations with the local community.
- ABN: 20 245 424 925
- Incorporation Number: Y1323646
- P.O. Box 500, Eden NSW 2551
- secretary@oureden.com.au
- Our Eden Website
Pambula Business Chamber
- Pambula Business Chamber aspires to foster a dynamic, organic body of local businesses and business people who dedicate their energy and passion to the wellbeing and development of our businesses, our community, our town and its surrounds.
- ABN: 45 622 650 294
- Incorporation Number: INC1701125
- Address
- president@pambulabusinesschamber.com.au
- Pambula Business Chamber Website
Tathra & District Chamber of Commerce
- Tathra Business Chamber strives to build excellence in business and promote Tathra and Surrounds visitor experiences through our “Visit Tathra’s” collaborative marketing efforts.
- ABN: 61 856 408 077
- Incorporation Number: INC9874912
- P.O. Box 7199 Tathra NSW 2550
- tathrabusinesschamber@gmail.com
- Visit Tathra Website
Cobargo Tourist and Business Association
- Our vision is a strong local economy with appropriate development and a united community making the district a desirable place to live, visit and work.
- ABN: 12 503 366 392
- Incorporation Number: Y1399306
- PO Box 5313, Cobargo NSW 2550
- ctba@cobargo.org.au
- Cobargo Tourist and Business Association Website
Affiliate Members
Affiliate Members
Telstra
Telstra has a strong connection to rural and regional Australia that dates back over 100 years. We have a long history of investing in communities and over the past seven years, we’ve invested $11 billion in our mobile network nationally, with $4 billion of this invested in our regional mobile network. Our team is on the ground, listening and working hard to keep regional and rural communities connected, no matter where they are located.
The University of Wollongong, Bega Valley, has been providing the local community with access to world-class university education for 24 years; producing over 650 UOW graduates. Located on Auckland Street, the campus offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses, a pathway program, and academic support throughout your degree.
iAccelerate is the University of Wollongong’s innovation hub. They provide a vibrant ecosystem where ideas turn into successful businesses. iAccelerate supports all growth stages of business with their pre-accelerator, accelerator, incubator programs and support facilities. Whether people are just starting out or looking to scale, iAccelerate is here to support businesses every step of the way.
Visit Website
Quality Matters Consulting
Our superpower is making complicated things simple – to enable you to get on with what you do best!
We offer advice and assistance with:
- Strategic & Business Planning
- People Management
- Managing risks & incidents
- Complaints
- Compliance
- Business continuity planning
- Operations support and training
Karoo Consultancy is a rural consultancy specialising in governance, community development, community leadership and project management. We hold the belief that good governance fosters competent organisations, where leaders flourish and employees belong. Similarly, fostering local community leaders to accomplish their goals by developing communication, planning and organisation skills, empowers small rural communities to be resilient and get things done.
Sapphire Coast Destination Marketing
Sapphire Coast Destination Marketing is the peak tourism body for the Bega Valley Shire, delivering destination management services on behalf of Bega Valley Shire Council. This includes the provision of a local tourism office, interfacing with local, state and federal industry stakeholders as well as the delivery of destination marketing activities to encourage visitation to the Sapphire Coast.
NeonLogic
With a long and proud history in talent and employer marketing, NeonLogic work with a variety of sectors across SMEs, large corporates and Government to help them attract, engage and retain great people.
At the heart of our work is our deep understanding of the unique drivers within the candidate journey and how to connect employers with the best talent in the market.
NeonLogic are proud partners of the Regional Australia Institute on the Move to More initiative.
Jo van der Plaat is the Liberal candidate for Eden-Monaro.
She has lived in Cooma for over 25 years, where she raised her two children with husband Anthony, a local builder.
Jo is a lawyer who has owned and run her own business for over 10 years, practising in Cooma and Bombala. She is actively involved in her community as an RFS volunteer, and former board member in the aged care, early childhood and social justice sectors.
She was President of the Law Society of NSW in 2022 and has extensive experience in policy development and advocacy in the areas of access to justice and regional economic growth.
Kristy McBain
Kristy McBain is the Federal Member for Eden-Monaro. She is also the Minister for Regional Development, Local Government and Territories in the Albanese Government.
She lives in Tura Beach with her husband Brad and their three children.
Kristy’s office is in Bega and she can assist with any federal issues, for example Centrelink, NDIS, telecommunications, and immigration.
