Introducing the Chamber’s new Conference & Events Sub-Committee

Last week, the Chamber’s new Conference & Events Sub-Committee visited potential venues for the 2026 Whitsunday Business Conference.

This group is one of several special interest sub-committees we’ve established to help guide Chamber activity, support key projects, and ensure our events reflect the needs and aspirations of the Whitsundays business community.

Back row L-R: Kath Barker, Doug O’Connor, Julia Evans, Trish Jandt and Megan Taylor.
Front row L-R: Jannah Baker, Julia Wheway, Sue Birch and Berny O’Connor.

Our sincere thanks to the members of the Sub-Committee:

Jannah Baker (chair) – Scallywag Fabrication
Berny O’Connor – Be Efficient Administration Services
Doug O’Connor – Option Insurance Brokers
Julia Evans – Whitsundays Chamber
Julia Wheway – TAFE Queensland
Kath Barker – Compass Realty Whitsundays
Megan Taylor – Kapow Interactive
Sue Birch – Sue Birch Consulting
Trish Jandt – Mackay and Whitsunday Life

Exciting planning is already in motion — watch this space