The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce, formed from a strategic 2016 merger, builds on over 50 years of supporting local businesses. As the region’s key advocacy group, we champion economic growth and the well-being of our business community.

Covering Tallebudgera to Coolangatta, we focus on sustainable development and shaping a thriving business landscape. Our members gain access to vital insights, government resources, and collaborative opportunities driving progress across the Southern Gold Coast.

Everyone is welcome to attend our meetings and network to build business either as a member or guest.

Our Vision

To cultivate the success and empower the Southern Gold Coast business community towards sustainable growth and innovation.

Our Mission

Fostering improved business conditions through dynamic leadership, we champion sustainable growth, collaboration, and advocacy for local businesses.

Our Values

  • Integrity | We will always act with honesty and strong ethics.
  • Transparency | We communicate openly and clearly.
  • Community | We strengthen and support local connections.
  • Innovation | We champion new ideas and progress.
  • Advocacy | We give voice to our business community.

Goals and Objectives

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce leads with a focus on economic growth and sustainable development to support and strengthen our local business community.

As the united voice for businesses, we advocate for policies that benefit our members and promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

Through regular networking events, strategic partnerships, and strong advocacy, we are dedicated to being the leaders of Southern Gold Coast Industry, ensuring our region remains a vibrant hub for business and community life.

The Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce’s strategic plan outlines the following Strategic Pillars in supporting the board’s management efforts to deliver on the Chamber’s vision and mission:

Membership

Focuses on growing the Chamber’s membership, ensuring engagement, and delivering value. The Membership Working Group supports this by targeting local business, developing personalised onboarding experiences, and enhancing member retention through engagement strategies.

Events/ Collaboration

Aims to create a dynamic calendar of events to foster networking, collaboration, and education. The Events Working Group plays a crucial role in developing these events, collaborating with organisations, and creating networking opportunities to strengthen the Chamber and you Business’s impact.

Advocacy

Dedicated to championing the interests of the business community through targeted initiatives and fostering participation in advocacy efforts across multiple bodies. The Advocacy Working Group coordinates these efforts and engages members through educational sessions and workshops.

Communications

Enhancing the Chamber’s communication strategies to ensure clear, consistent messaging across multiple platforms. The Communications Working Group is responsible for developing and enhancing a digital presence, and effectively conveying the Chamber’s mission, activities, and achievements in order to becomes a trusted source of local business knowledge.

Board of Management

Zac Revere

Zac Revere

President
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Kristy Oswald

Kristy Oswald

Vice President
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Leanne Cohens

Leanne Cohens

Vice President
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John Forrester

John Forrester

Treasurer
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Christine Buxton

Christine Buxton

Secretary
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Natasha Edwards

Natasha Edwards

Board Member
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Brian McGuckin

Brian McGuckin

Board Member
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Benjamin Naday

Benjamin Naday

Board Member
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Lisa Ketjen

Lisa Ketjen

Board Member
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Kylie Neal

Kylie Neal

Board Member
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Rebecca Spinks

Rebecca Spinks

Board Member
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Anna-Maree Shaw

Anna-Maree Shaw

Board Member
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Working Group Chairs

Kristy Oswald

Kristy Oswald

Education & Training WG
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Leanne Cohens

Leanne Cohens

Communications & Advocacy WG
Chairwoman
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Natasha Edwards

Natasha Edwards

Events WG
Chairwoman
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Lisa Ketjen

Lisa Ketjen

Membership WG
Chairwoman
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Official Positions

Tammi McDermott

Tammi McDermott

Honorary Legal & Governance Advisor
Appointed 2025
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Kylie Whitbread

Kylie Whitbread

Chamber Administrator
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Our Valued

Platinum Members

Our Esteemed

Gold Members