There are regular meeting and events held throughout the year and include: -
Executive Board Meeting - These are usually held on the second Tuesday of every month.
Network Meeting - With guest speakers are usually held on the last Tuesday of every month at different local venues, 6.30 for 7.00pm start.
Kiama Craft Market - The Craft Market is open 9am - 3pm on the third Sunday of every month and on occasional public holidays at Black Beach. Enjoy a fantastic array of local arts, crafts, collectables and produce. Ph.(02) 4232 4110
Street Parade and Band Concert - Is an annual event providing local businesses the opportunity to show case their services in a fun atmosphere, complete with marching bands and dancing girls, culminating in a band concert in Hindmarsh Park.
Fireworks - The New Year Eve festive fireworks, containing 12 - 14 minutes of spectacular images, are enjoyed by thousands of people mainly families who enjoy the family friendly time of 9pm. They have a chance to picnic around the Harbour foreshore, dine alfresco in harbour side restaurants or watch the firework display from their own home balconies.
Festive Lights of Kiama - The dazzling tree lights lining the foreshore and harbour were sponsored by the Kiama and District Chamber of Commerce and local businesses and brilliantly reflect the community spirit of Kiama. They are switched on at Easter, Anzac Day and Christmas.
Photo Competitions - The stunning picture of the Kiama Post Office at night featured in this website came from Michael Stoboi from a range of outstanding entries to the Annual Photo competition.
Jazz events - The Kiama Jazz festival is a whole week-end of Jazz which takes place the first weekend in March.
The Chamber supports the Lions Club and Rotary Club activities
Art - The Chamber sponsors prizes for the annual Kiama Art Show |
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| PRESS RELEASE - 8th October 2008 |
| Wednesday, 08 Oct 2008 |
Tuesday evening, with a unanimous vote by all attendees, the new Executive Committee of the Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce elected their office holders for the year ahead. The new elected Office Holders are: Roy Schmidt – Scoops Icecreamery (V.President) A Shane Douglas – SeaBream Café (Treasurer)
Geoff Wilson - Sparkle and Hide Martin Taylor - Marketing Consultant (Immediate Past President) Finance: Anthony Langois Shane Douglas Patrick Mahedy Markets: Anthony Langois Roy Schmidt Shane Douglas The new Executive Committee will be concentrating their early efforts into looking at their revenue and expenditure regimes to provide a responsible, transparent and cooperative direction for the year ahead. New Vision:
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| PRESS RELEASE - 14 November 2008 |
| Friday, 14 Nov 2008 |
At the recent Executive Board meeting of the Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce, held on Tuesday, November 11th, the Board accepted with regret, the unexpected resignation due to business demands, of the recently appointed Chamber President,
Patrick Mahedy President Roy Schmidt Vice President Anthony Langlois Secretary Geoff Wilson Publicity Officer Martin Taylor Executive Member Brian Longbottom Kiama Tourism Executive Sue Granger-Holcombe Executive Officer Business Network Meeting: The Chambers’ next network meeting will be held this evening (19/11/08) at the Bellachara Boutique Hotel, Gerringong. Starting at 6pm for 6.30pm start and ending at around 8.30 pm. This network meeting will include an opportunity to ‘Meet & Greet’ the new Executive Board of the Chamber, and also the newly elected Kiama Municipality Councillors and Council Directors. The subsidised cost of $20.00 per head is inclusive of hot & cold food, wine and beer. This will be an enjoyable and worthwhile business networking opportunity, and a pleasant evening out, so do attend if you can. Upcoming Events: In early December, Kiama’s stunning tree lights will again be switched on, welcoming the approach of Christmas to the CBD. Strongly supported by your Chamber of Commerce. Kiama Municipal Council and Kiama Tourism, this widely admired spectacle of hundreds of twinkling lights adorning the magnificent Norfolk Pine trees along Membership: The Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce (KDCC) is committed to promoting the interests of the municipality through communication, networking and promotion. Clearly as a Business Chamber our membership will ideally embrace and benefit all sections of commerce, be they retail, catering, hospitality, tourism, professional or trade related, and whilst our focus is business oriented, our endeavours will always be undertaken with the interests of all those who live in the municipality, in mind. If you are not already a member of the KDCC, please feel free to contact our Executive Officer on (02) 4232 3844 when we will be pleased to outline the benefits of being a member of the business chamber.
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| KDCC Network Meeting - Bellachara Boutique Motel |
| Wednesday, 19 Nov 2008 |
The New Executive of the Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that their first Network Meeting will be held at the Bellachara Boutique Hotel, Gerringong, on the evening of Wednesday 19th November. The evening will provide the new Executive and Chamber members with a wonderful opportunity to “meet and greet” the new Councillors and Department Heads for the Kiama and District Council. The format of the evening will be informal and start at 6.00pm for 6.30pm start. A hot and cold buffet, wine and beer will be served at a cost of $20 per head. |
| POSTPONED - Street Parade and Band Concert |
| Sunday, 30 Nov 2008 |
Unfortunately, due to time constraints and insufficient resources, we have no option but to postpone the Street Parade and Band Concert booked for the 30 November 2008. The Chamber and the Australian Army Band intends to re-schedule this event in 2009. Watch this space for future announcements
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| Turn on the Street Lights, Kiama |
| Monday, 08 Dec 2008 |
| Turn on the street lights Kiama! - Festive Tree Lighting for the Christmas season. |
| KDCC - Network Meeting, Brighton Harbourside Restaurant |
| Tuesday, 16 Dec 2008 |
Venue: Brighton Harbourside Restaurant, Kiama Time: 6.00pm for 6.30pm start Cost: $25 per head for Chamber Members and $30 per head for Non Chamber Members Prices include 2 course Christmas Dinner and Pudding
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| Kiama Carols in the Park |
| Wednesday, 17 Dec 2008 |
| This event is sponsored by the Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce and will take place at 7pm in Hindmarsh Park |
| Kiama Seaside Market - Christmas Market |
| Sunday, 21 Dec 2008 |
The Kiama Seaside Market is brought to you by the Kiama & District Chamber of Commerce. Santa and his Helper will be at the market at 11.00am Commences 9.00am - 3pm on the 3rd Sunday of the month and on occasional public holidays. Enjoy the fantastic array of local arts, crafts and collectables and produce. Please phone Bobbie and Chris English on (02) 4232 4110 for more details and to book your stall. |
| Twilight Jazz & Blues Concert |
| Monday, 29 Dec 2008 |
This concert will take place at Hindmarsh Park at 6 - 9pm Artists will include the very popular Don Hopkins Trio and the 8-piece Ritmo Arch Band
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| New Year' Eve Fireworks |
| Wednesday, 31 Dec 2008 |
| Watch this spectacular annual major New Years Eve fireworks display at Kiama Harbour. |
| Executive Officer: Sue Granger-Holcombe Ph: 02 42 323844 email: executive@kiamachamber.com.au Postal Address: PO Box 275 Kiama NSW 2533 |
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