Thank you to everyone who joined yesterday’s Annual General Meeting. We reflected on a strong 2024 financial year, reporting a healthy financial position and a year of momentum, collaboration, and meaningful progress for the Chamber.
Highlights for 2024-25 include:
- Hosting State and Federal Election Meet the Candidate forums
- Deepening collaboration with government and regional stakeholders
- Making six formal submissions to Council
- Launching key findings from the Vision for the Whitsundays project
- Strengthening our Advisory Group, Proserpine and Ground Transport Sub-Committees
- Merging with Weddings Whitsundays
- Growing membership to 230 businesses
- Delivering 11 events attracting 300+ attendees
Looking ahead to 2025–26, we enter the new financial year with confidence, purpose, and a clear vision. With a sold-out Whitsunday Business Conference, successful Whitsunday Business Awards program, and the addition of Cruise Ship Markets management, the Chamber is well positioned to continue driving growth, advocacy, and opportunity across the Whitsundays.
Welcome to the 2025–26 Board!
I would like to sincerely thank our Board members for their dedication, expertise, and ongoing support. To Megan, Fiona, Jannah, Anthony, Emily, and Asher. Your contributions continue to make a meaningful impact.
We also extend a warm welcome to our new Board nominees, Giulian and Doug, whose fresh perspectives will be invaluable as we move forward.
Photo credit: Daniel Heggie/Mackay and Whitsunday Life
PRESIDENT: Allan Milostic (LiveLife Pharmacy Airlie Beach)
VICE PRESIDENT: Jannah Baker (Scallywag Fabrication)
SECRETARY: Megan Taylor (Kapow Interactive)
TREASURER: Fiona Erquiaga (Smooth Sailing Finance Consulting)
BOARD MEMBERS:
- Anthony Nobilia (Airlie Beach Executive Services)
- Asher Telford (Sealink Whitsundays and Whitsunday Charter Boat Industry Association)
- Doug O’Connor (Option Insurance Brokers)
- Emily Harvey (Filby’s Motors)
- Giulian Grasso (Whitsunday Law)
Allan Milostic
President, Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry
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