The Berry Chamber of Commerce invites you to join us at the 2024 Annual General Meeting and inaugural Berry Business Awards 2024 on August 14th.

Together, we will celebrate the remarkable achievements of our collective business community and award stand out businesses who have shone in their category over the last 12 months. It will be a night of fun, positivity and acknowledgement of all the hard work and commitment it takes to run a business in 2024.

The evening will consist of two parts:

1. The Berry Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting (5pm - 6pm)

2. The Berry Business Awards 2024 (6.30pm - 10pm)

Details below with ticket selection for each ...

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THE BERRY BUSINESS AWARDS 2024

6.30pm - 10pm; Berry School of Arts, 19 Alexandra St, Berry

Let the celebrations begin!

Hosted by the Berry Chamber of Commerce, we invite you and your colleagues to come together to honour excellence and success across our Berry business community.

Indulge in delectable catering by the talented Angie of The Valley Table, raise a toast with exquisite drinks provided by Henry Clive Bar and enjoy entertainment from fabulous local DJ Nana Blade. Throughout the evening, enjoy a selection of beverages at the paid bar, where all proceeds will be generously donated by Henry Clive to contribute to the Berry Christmas Street Beautification Fund. This is an amazing contribution that we are incredibly grateful for and will put to good use at the end of the year.

Tickets $65 per person.

Award Winners will be announced throughout the evening across the following categories. The winner will be determined via a public vote that will open on 1st August. Categories include:

Exceptional Building and Trades Business
Outstanding Professional Service
Top Food & Beverage Establishment
Favourite Retail Shop
Health and Beauty Excellence
Exceptional Rural Service Provider
Berry Excellence in Accomodation
Outstanding Event & Celebration Specialist
Berry New Business Award
MVP Community Supporter Award

Let's come together to honour excellence and success in the heart of Berry! We can't wait to share this special night with you all.

Tickets available by simply hitting the 'Buy Tickets' button!

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THE BERRY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - PRECEDING THE BERRY BUSINESS AWARDS

5pm - 6pm; Berry School of Arts, 19 Alexandra St, Berry

ALL CURRENT FINANCIAL MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGENDA:

Acknowledgement of Country and Introduction
- Opening remarks by the Current President, Kate Dezarnaulds
- Introduction of attendees

Approval of Previous AGM Minutes
- Review and approval of the minutes from the last AGM

Chamber's Overview for the Year 2023-2024
- Reflection on the past year's achievements
- Local.Berry impact report 2023/2024 (Brooke Rudzis)
- Berry.org impact report 2023/2024 (Anthony Colfelt)
- Membership Overview 2023/2024 (Holly Hankin)
- Brief overview of the Chamber's proposed priorities for 2024/25

Treasurer's Financial Report
- Presentation of the financial report for the previous year
- Discussion and questions regarding financial matter

Confirmation of 2024/2025 Committee
- Introduction of those continuing nominees
- Recognition and gratitude for committee members stepping down
- Celebration of their contributions to the Chamber
- Report on skills matrix and diversity and skills within the committee

Discussion of Next Year's Program
- Review of the 10-point program for the coming year
- Q&A and suggestions from the attendees

Open Forum
- Burning issues
- 3 Key priorities
- Q&A and suggestions from the attendees

Closing Remarks
- Final words from the President, Kate Dezarnaulds
- Congratulations to the incoming Committee
- Formal closure of the AGM
- Please note: All current financial members are welcome to attend the AGM, and we are keen to encourage enthusiastic individuals to nominate for the executive committee for the upcoming year. You are welcome to only attend the AGM and do not need to stay for the Berry Business Awards afterwards.

Please indicate attendance via the free ticket option so we can prepare seating for the AGM.