The Chamber’s purpose is to unite and empower Whitsunday businesses by advocating, supporting, and fostering a thriving and collaborative business environment.
The Airlie Beach Chamber of Commerce was established in 2013, building on the efforts and achievements of previous Airlie Beach Chambers. Initially, most of the Chamber members were located around the Main Street of Airlie Beach. In December 2015 the name was changed to Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce to truly reflect the current membership and the Chamber’s coverage.
The Chamber is an apolitical and financially autonomous organisation, working to continually improve business conditions in the region.
While we work collaboratively with all levels of government and other representative bodies, both in the private and public sectors, the Chamber’s greatest asset is its independence. It allows us to advocate on a range of issues to advance the concerns and interests of our members in regional economic opportunities and community affairs.
As the united voice of local business and industry, we are committed to driving sustainable business growth and connectivity for our members.
Our current membership is 120+ and is drawn from the entire Whitsunday business community, representing all industry sectors.
The Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce remains focused on its responsibility to build business capacity, to advocate for the best possible business environment for our members to operate in, and to take advantage of opportunities.
Meet the Chamber Board
The Chamber is led by a visionary and engaged Committee:
- President Allan Milostic (LiveLife Pharmacy)
- Vice President — Position vacant
- Secretary Megan Taylor (Kapow Interactive)
- Treasurer Annette Neil (PRD Whitsunday Real Estate)
- Jannah Baker (Scallywag Fabrication)
- Melinda Louise Hutchings (Melinda Louise Media)
- Anthony Nobilia (Airlie Beach Executive Services)
- Kim Porter (Hummingbird Refrigeration, Electrical & Air Conditioning)
Meet Your Chamber Liaisons
Finally, meet our Chamber Liaisons – Dr Julia Evans and Richard Evans.
Together, they bring over 30 years’ experience in executive leadership, strategy, advocacy, member education and engagement, and operations in state and national peak industry associations.
They are your primary point of contact for the Chamber via admin@whitsundaycoastchamber.com.au
2024 Whitsunday Regional Council election
As with all local, state, and federal elections the Chamber Board have implemented steps to maintain its apolitical independence during the 2024 Whitsunday Regional Council election campaign. Select individuals have stood down from their Chamber duties and on leave, effective Friday 16 February until Sunday 17 March 2024.