Forbes Business Chamber is preparing for a busy six months, including two of its biggest community events.
Aaron Acheson was returned to serve another 12 months as president at the recent AGM, with Cr Marg Duggan vice president and Brianna Celledoni joining the executive as junior vice president.
Emma Gaffney, who has the Chamber's administration role, will serve as secretary and Sarah Mattiske as treasurer for the coming year.
The Chamber is in the midst of planning two of its big events, with tickets now available to Taste on Templar on Saturday, November 2.
This stunning dinner under the sparkling lights of Templar Street and Spring stars is one of the highlights of the local calendar, and the Chamber is encouraging businesses to book a table for their staff Christmas function.
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Planning is also well under way for the Chamber's annual Find it in Amazing Forbes Christmas promotion and carnival night.
Once again, there'll be prizes to be won for those who shop at participating local businesses.
Save Friday December 13 for the carnival, with entertainment, games and rides, late-night shopping, markets, food and family fun.
The AGM was an opportunity to reflect on the Business Chamber's year as well, with Aaron Acheson sharing the president's report with those in attendance on the night.
Last year's Taste on Templar was not only an outstanding event, it raised valuable funds for CatholicCare's women's homelessness service and women's refuge, and for CanAssist Forbes.
The Find it in Forbes AMAZING Christmas Promotion was wonderful for the town in the festive season of 2023, with $20,000 in Why Leave Town gift cards given away through prize draws.
Why Leave Town cards continue to be popular, injecting valuable funds into our community.
These gift cards can be used at any participating business in our town and have proven very popular as gifts both individually and for staff through businesses, they're also being used to help those in need in our community.
As at June 30, 2024, a whopping $954,440 had been loaded on to the cards with $887,609 redeemed.
Forbes Business Chamber has a healthy 79 member businesses but looks forward to growing this base: member applications are welcome with membership renewals now due.
