Cessnock Chamber

The Chamber

The Cessnock Wine Country Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting local business and the Cessnock community. Our aim is to guide the development of our area and to strengthen the local business base.

The Chamber's Vision

Better Business Experiences for our Visitors and Ourselves

The Chamber's Key Themes

The Chamber is guided by four key themes.

Business Development: Creating opportunities for business sustainability, growth and investment.

Marketing: Developing a clear market position for the local business community. Developing a sense of place for Vincent Street.

Tourism: Taking advantage of the opportunities presented by the tourism industry.

Infrastructure: Ensuring the Cessnock business district is serviced with up-to-date efficient infrastructure.

The Chamber's Plan

Since June 2009 the Cessnock Chamber has been working in partnership with the Sustainable Cessnock Project , the Cessnock Council and the local community to develop an action plan that will drive the Chamber's activities over the next five years.

A community-planning workshop held in June 2009 identified the actions that form the basis of the Chamber's plan .

12 Month Management Plan

• Implementing a communication/networking development strategy
• Developing a business directory for the Cessnock business community
• Investigating our unique marketing position and implementing an appropriate marketing strategy
• Develop an outcomes focused website for the Chamber of Commerce
• Developing an event strategy for the Cessnock CBD and implementing an initial event
• Facilitate the development of a strategy to take advantage of the PAC
• Undertake a Review Business Retention and Expansion program
• Develop a sense of place in the CBD.