Somerset Business Chamber

14/06/2026

DATE CHANGE..........Somerset Business Chamber – Business After Dark 🌙
Hosted by Approved Real Estate.

📅 Wednesday 5th August 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8pm
📍 1501 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale, QLD 4306

Join us for an exclusive Business After Dark event as Robyn from Approved Real Estate opens her doors to offer networking with other local businesses.

Guest speaker Alison Wheeler - High Performance Business Coach will discuss ways to sharpen your focus, fix the gaps, and build a company that doesn’t just grow — it scales.
Offers strategies that work, accountability to keep you moving, and the mindset shift that turns owners into leaders.

✨ This will also be an amazing opportunity to network with other local businesses.

👉 Don’t miss out! RSVP by Friday 31st July to
[email protected]

🔗 Full event details: Somerset Business Chamber https://www.somersetbusinesschamber.com.au/post/somerset-business-chamber-business-after-dark-hosted-by-approved-real-estate

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11/06/2026

✨✨✨ DATE CHANGE✨✨✨
Somerset Business Chamber – Business After Dark 🌙
Hosted by Approved Real Estate.

📅 Wednesday 5th August 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8pm
📍 1501 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale, QLD 4306

Join us for an exclusive Business After Dark event as Robyn from Approved Real Estate opens her doors to offer networking with other local businesses.

Guest speaker Alison Wheeler - High Performance Business Coach will discuss ways to sharpen your focus, fix the gaps, and build a company that doesn’t just grow — it scales.
Offers strategies that work, accountability to keep you moving, and the mindset shift that turns owners into leaders.

✨ This will also be an amazing opportunity to network with other local businesses.

👉 Don’t miss out! RSVP by Friday 31st July to
[email protected]

🔗 Full event details: Somerset Business Chamber https://www.somersetbusinesschamber.com.au/post/somerset-business-chamber-business-after-dark-hosted-by-approved-real-estate

11/06/2026

Come and see us in Kilcoy to chat all things ! Community members are encouraged to come by for an informal chat and to meet the team. 👋

📆 Tuesday 16 June 2026
⏰ 9:00am - 3:00pm
📍Kilcoy Visitor Information Centre

For more information, head across to our website: https://qldhydro.com.au/events/industry-briefing-online-tues-16-june-2026/

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10/06/2026

🤝 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴
While we regularly meet via Teams, it was great to catch up face-to-face last night at Coronation Hall, Somerset Village. Despite the chilly and wet conditions, our Executive Committee came together for a productive meeting.
Discussions included preparations for our upcoming Business After Dark event at Approved Real Estate on 17 June, planning for an exciting July event, feedback on Council's Growth Strategy sessions, attendance at the Queensland Hydro industry briefing, and ways the Chamber can better support businesses through planning and development processes.
A special thank you to Council representatives Steph Laycock for Somerset and Cr Tiara Hurley for joining us and contributing to the discussion.
Thank you to our Executive Committee members for their continued dedication to supporting local business and the Somerset region.

10/06/2026

Friday 19th June | 7:00am | Eatons Hill Hotel

08/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
Somerset Business Chamber President, Lee Robinson, attended the Kingaroy Community Cabinet, taking the opportunity to meet with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, local Member Deb Frecklington MP, and a number of Queensland Ministers.

A key discussion was held with Steve Minnikin regarding the need for stronger policies that encourage principal contractors to engage local businesses for goods and services when delivering major projects in regional communities. The feedback received was positive, and we look forward to continuing these conversations and hearing more from his office in the future.

The meeting also highlighted some of the day-to-day challenges facing small businesses, particularly in regional areas such as Somerset, and the important role our growing Chamber plays in supporting local enterprise.

It was fantastic to see Community Cabinet held in our region, providing valuable opportunities for local representatives to engage directly with decision-makers and ensure regional voices are heard.

Thank you to Deb Frecklington MP for helping bring Community Cabinet to our region and creating these important opportunities for local businesses and communities.

01/06/2026

The ATO has released a Small Business Tool Kit 2026 with guidance on Tax and Superannuation changes that will impact business architecture.

Find the link to the Toolkit in the link below.

Assistant Commissioner, Angela Allen, launches the 2026 Tax Time toolkit for small business.

31/05/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our Newest Members! 🌟

The Somerset Business Chamber is delighted to welcome our newest members👏
Dale exterior cleaning , Products & Professional Services, l Berg-1 Property Centre, Bluegum HR , and Brown Contractors.
By becoming part of our Chamber community, you’re gaining more than just a membership — you’re joining a network of passionate business owners and community leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and a thriving Somerset region. 💼✨

✅ Member Benefits include:

Networking events and business connections 🤝

Advocacy and support for local business issues 🗣️

Access to training, workshops, and resources 📚

Promotion through our Chamber channels 📣

Opportunities to collaborate and grow locally 🌱

💡 Thinking of joining?
Don’t miss out on the benefits and opportunities of Chamber membership — visit our website to learn more and become part of Somerset’s growing business community today.

👉 https://www.somersetbusinesschamber.com.au/membership

28/05/2026

⏰ Survey closes 5pm Friday, 29 May 2026 - TODAY

Find a Growth Management Strategy workshop near you 📈

Come along to a workshop in Fernvale, Esk or Kilcoy to have your say on opportunities, concerns and priorities that matter most to you and your community.

Council’s Growth Management Strategy (GMS) is the next step in preparing the region for residential growth and to facilitate further employment and industrial development.

👉 Register for an upcoming workshop
somerset.qld.gov.au/GMS

Can’t attend in person? You can also share your feedback online
surveymonkey.com/r/somersetgms

⏰ Survey closes 5pm Friday, 29 May 2026

The Growth Management Strategy is jointly funded by Somerset Regional Council and the Queensland Government under the Scheme Supply Fund.

28/05/2026

Look no further than our Membership Directory for a diverse range of business service providers for your every day, business or event needs.

The Somerset Business Chamber Directory lists all current members. Make the Somerset Business Chamber Directory your fist point of call if you are looking to support local businesses within the Somerset Region.