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June 17, 2026

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The next Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce Open Forum Board Meeting is scheduled to happen at the Byron Bay Services Club this evening.

Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce says the sessions are a chance for locals to connect with the board, hear what’s underway, and share perspectives on issues affecting local business.

All are welcome, including new members, with the meeting due to start from 6pm at the Byron Bay Services Club and run for an hour.

Workshops for small to medium sized businesses

The chamber is also promoting a four-part workshop series at Southern Cross University.

The half-day workshops are to be hosted by Business NSW and designed to support small to medium enterprises across strategy, finances, customers, leadership and business performance, focusing on practical tools, useful conversations and real-world business insights.

The local chamber says they’ve been developed in collaboration with local business owners and regional leaders.

Interested participants can join all workshops or just one, with sessions charged at $34 per session or $99 for the full series pass and bookings available via Humanitix.



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