MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

• FREE Newsletter monthly from Grafton Chamber of Commerce & Industry circulated to the wider Grafton and regional business community
• Discounted rate (where applicable) at Chamber functions (Breakfasts etc)
• Members only targeted advertising in Chamber Newsletter
• Members linked on the Chamber Web-site
• Opportunity for discounted advertising on the Web-site
• Opportunity to vote at Chamber of Commerce meetings
• Regular opportunities to network with other members and businesses at Breakfast Meetings and other information forums
• Opportunity to participate in Chamber projects and programs (eg Race day etc)
• Links for assistance with Industrial Relations and other business operation matters
• Membership entitilements under NSW Business Chamber affiliation (see here for details)

PROJECTS

• Grafton Crazy Day - 27th August 2010
• 2010 Careers Expo and Network event
• Clarence Valley Business Excellence Awards
• Closed Circuit Television – CCTV Project
• Country Week Expo
• Business Retention and Expansion Program
• Skinner Street Streetscape Masterplan
• South Grafton Business & Retail Development
• Heritage Trail / Deck
• Clarence Ahead Inc
• Business After Hours
•  “Meet the Candidates” nights (Local & State Govt)
• Workshops presented by WorkCover and other government instrumentalities
• First Clarence Valley Baby Born in 2007
• Grafton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Country Energy Christmas Light-Up Competition
• “Grafton Dollars” shop locally campaign
• July Races Window Decoration Competition
• Grafton Chamber of Commerce & Industry Race Day
• “The Ashes” Cricket Match 2006, (Chamber –v– CV Council)
• Community Crime Prevention – Street Cruise project
• Sponsor Grafton TAFE Awards

COMMUNITY ADVOCACY

• Liaison with CV Council & RTA eg: Prince Street Upgrade, Grafton Bridge 
• Liaison with RTA and State Government re Pacific Highway upgrade
• Consultation and Input to regional development plans eg 10 Big Ideas for the Northern Rivers, RDA Regional Development Plan
• Alcohol Controlled Zones in Grafton CBDs
• Input to the “State Plan – A New Direction for NSW”
• Clarence Valley Council Industrial Land Audit
• Saving of the Grafton Agricultural Research & Advisory Station

MEMBERSHIP AND AFFILLIATIONS

• NSW Business Chamber
• All Clarence Valley Chambers of Commerce
• Regional Chambers Of Commerce NSW
• Grafton Community Economic Development Program
• Clarence Valley Council
• Regional Development Australia
• Northern Rivers Area Consultative Committee
• Northern Rivers and Clarence Regional Tourism Associations

CHAMBER MEMBERS

Accountants & Business Services
Active Tax Accountants
Add it Up Business Services
WHK

Agriculture and Farm Producers
Challacombe Farm

Air Services
Regional Express

Animal Rescue and Adoptions
Happy Paws Haven Inc

Antiques and Collectables
Sissy’s

Bakery
Hanks Kitchen

Banks and Building Societies
ANZ Bank
BCU
DKM Grafton
National Australia Bank
Summerland Credit Union
Westpac

Bus Services and Tours
Northland Coach and Travel

Business Advisory Services
Clarence Business Enterprise Advisory Service Inc (CBEAS)
Northern Rivers Business Enterprise Centre

Carpets and Floor Coverings
Andersens Grafton
Russell Graham – Carpetlayer

Car Sales, Repairs, Maintenance
Clarence Coast Motors
Ken Casson Motors

Clothing and Textiles
Birdscage Clothing and Gifts
Go Girlz
Grafton Textiles

Child Care & Community Services
Clarence Family Day Centre
New School of Arts Neighbourhood House

Community Housing
North Coast Community Housing

Community Organisations
The Cathedral, Grafton

Computer Sales & Service
Computer Troubleshooters
Leading Edge Computers

Consultants
Asset Planning Services

Disability Service Providers
Caringa Enterprises Ltd

Education
Clarence Valley Conservatorium
Grafton Artsfest
Grafton Community College
North Coast TAFE – Grafton and Trenayr Campus

Electricity Generation
Country Energy

Embroided Fabric Manufacturers
Threadworks Computer Embroidery

Employment Services
APM Advanced Personnel Management
CHESS Employment
CRS Australia
Complete Staff Solutions
ETC Ltd
Key Employment
Nortec Employment and Training
North Coast Youth Career Connections
Tursa Employment and Training

Entertainment Venues
Grafton Tenpin Bowl
Quadmania

Engineering & Industrial Supplies
Calstar Bearings

Engineering Consultants
Clarence Consultants

Event Management
Three One Three

Financial Services
AC Small Maxwell
Clarence Valley Community Financial Services
PlanBiz Financial Services
Westlawn Finance
WHK

Government Services
Australia Post Grafton
Steve Cansdell MP – State Member for Clarence

Hotels and Accommodation (see Restaurants)

Insurance Services
NRMA Grafton

Kitchen Manufacturers
Clarence Valley Kitchens and Shopfitting

Legal Services
Foott Law and Co

Local Government
Clarence Valley Council

Marketing and Design
Yoohoo Web and Graphic Design

Massage/Health Therapy
Grafton Wellbeing Centre
Tweaks

Media
Clarence Valley Review
The Daily Examiner
Radio 2GF FM104.7

Organisational and Management Consultancy and Training
Chris Goodbar and Associates
Leadership Management Australia

Pet Store and Supplies
Fish Scales and Furry Tails

Pharmacy
Friendly Societies Pharmacy

Printing and Signwriting
Cansdell Signs
Valley Marketing

Real Estate Services and Sales
Ray White
RE/MAX

Restaurants, Cafes and Hotels
Alchemy, South Grafton
Bent Street Motor Inn
Big River Pizza and Chickens
The Blue Goose Hotel, Junction Hill
The Clocktower Hotel
The Coffee Club, Shoppingworld
I Scream
Roches Family Hotel
Solitary Island Marine Park Resort
Valley Harvest Restaurant
Walkers Marina Hotel

Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Sales & Service
Grafton Airconditioning and Refrigeration

Retail
The Book Warehouse
The Boundary Store
City Centre News Agency
Grafton City Cycles
Grafton Lotto Plus Newsagency
Grafton 3D Paint and Colour
Harvey’s Jewellers
Harvey Norman Grafton
Loot Homewares
Low Pressure Surf Company
Mackellys
Retravision (A Cummings and Co)
Target, Shoppingworld
T Life Grafton Shoppingworld

Sheds Sales and Construction
Clarence Coast Constructions (Ranbuild)

Shopping Centres
Grafton Mall, King Street
Grafton Shoppingworld

Sporting Goods
Target Arms

Surveyors
A Fletcher and Associates
Bothamley & Donohue Pty Ltd

Transport and Freight
Herb Blanchard Haulage

Veterinary Hospital
The Riverbank Animal Hospital