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Chair
Joy Mingay
Members
Barry Byrne, Ally Martell, Geoff McDonald, Gary Rozynski, Jan Johnson,
Gerard White, Anthony Holzwart
The primary role of this Committee is to develop and manage the showpiece event for the Toowoomba Chamber and business community; the annual Business Excellence Awards.
Chair
Julian Lancaster-Smith and Sam Wright
Members
Mark Cecil, Suzie Washington, Rosie Kent, April Lancaster-Smith, Sorita McGrane, Dominique Riley
The Future Leaders Committee is dedicated to supporting future Toowoomba business leaders.
Membership of Future Leaders is restricted to business people aged 18-35 years and offers important networking events. Members gain confidence and exposure throughout the business community with a focus on mentoring, professional and personal development opportunities.
Chair
Brian Turner
Members
Dan Gabbett, Adrian Hallewell, Geoff McDonald, Jim Rawlings
This Committee manages the operational needs of the Chamber, with a focus on financial management, risk minimisation and succession planning.
Chair
Phil Stonestreet and Phil Gregory
Members
Joy Mingay, Denise Quinn, Nancy Sommerfield, Stephen Seymour
This committee coordinates the Chamber’s involvement in, and members understanding of the resources and energy sector. Promoting opportunities and effects on other industry sectors.
Chair
Nancy Sommerfield
Members
Joy Mingay, Brendan McDonald, Brett Morgan, Dominique Riley
This Committee’s role is to create an annual schedule of events and networking opportunities that will enhance the profile of the Chamber, and add value to its members and sponsors. In addition to overseeing all events, the members of this committee also ensure that each event is conducted professionally and at neutral cost to the Chamber.
Chair
Kolleen Koenen-Weir
Members
Emily Howard, Brendan McDonald, Adrian Hallewell
The primary role of this Committee is to research and develop policy advice for the Chamber Board to consider advocating on behalf of members. Policy matters that have recently been developed include; the Toowoomba City Centre Master Plan, Toowoomba Airport, Inland Rail Link, and local development charges.
Chair
Prof Allan Layton
Members
Barry Byrne, Jim Rawlings, Danny Clifford, Trevor Schwenke, Stephen Seymour, Phil Stonestreet
This committee is devoted to developing partnerships with training organisations to provide training and education opportunities for Chamber members.