The Hurstville Chamber of Commerce has been named a finalist in the 2016 Chamber of Commerce of the Year Award.
The award comes at a busy time for the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce which was recently successful in advocating for a regional chamber of commerce covering the St George region.
This includes securing new offices in the Hurstville Civic Centre to act as the regional chamber’s headquarters.
Established in 1922, the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce is up against the Bondi and Districts, Double Bay and Coogee chambers of commerce for the annual award.
Hurstville Chamber of Commerce president Allan Zreik President said the chamber’s mission help businesses maximise their potential in the Hurstville area and to be the voice of small business.
“With the newly appointed administrators for the newly combined Georges River Council, it’s essential we work together and focus on core business growth for the greater area,’’ he said.
“The Chamber is an advocate for small business whether it’s standing up to government and decision-makers when business interests are neglected, or working together to create positive change, the Hurstville Chamber of Commerce reviews and lobbies in regards to city development plans. We want to see growth and reduce red tape.
Mr Zreik said chamber members dedicate one day a week to put ‘feet on paths’ and walk the streets engaging directly with businesses with local businesses to hear their concerns.