Memberships

Our Vision:

Our vision is for North Stradbroke Island / Minjerribah / Straddie to be one of Australia's most desirable lifestyle and tourism destinations, balancing business growth with sustainability and cultural respect.

Mission:

We advocate for business interests, drive economic development, and elevate the island's brand to ensure a thriving and resilient business environment for generations to come.

Focus Areas:

We focus on three key areas to achieve our mission:

• Collaboration
• Represent local business interests to influence government and stakeholders, shaping policies that support the island's economy.
• Foster connections among business owners to encourage peer support, innovation, and collective action.
• Coordination
• Leverage resources and partnerships to grow the island's visitor economy and position it as a distinctive travel destination.
• Actively support initiatives that enhance the island's appeal as both a premier tourist spot and a vibrant business hub.
• Empowerment
• Provide members with resources, training, and mentorship to help them achieve sustainable growth and success.

Representation:

The Straddie Chamber is affiliated with Business Chamber Queensland (formerly CCIQ), Queensland's peak business body. We ensure local businesses have a voice through participation in:

• BCQ Redlands Regional Policy Committee
• BCQ Queensland Policy Advisory Board
• Redland City Tourism Sub-Committee
• Redlands Coast Regional Jobs Committee
• Redlands Coast Business Leaders Quarterly Boardroom Forum
• NSI Youth & Social Justice Working Group
• NSI Liquor Accord

Objectives:

The Chamber works to:

• Support members in building sustainable businesses for the future.
• Promote Straddie and its businesses, creating jobs for the local community.
• Serve as a unified voice for members when engaging with government and stakeholders.
• Pursue funding opportunities to provide training, mentoring, and development for members and their teams.
• Foster collaboration among businesses to tackle shared challenges and projects.
• Protect the island's natural beauty, cultural heritage, and unique lifestyle.
• Facilitate networking and engagement across all types and sizes of businesses.
• Act as a central communication hub, sharing news, opportunities, and events.

Together, we're building a sustainable and prosperous future for Straddie's business community.