Townsville ChamberCast

In this episode, we’ll dive into the key announcements of the 2022 Australian Federal Budget, as Australia looks to navigate its way back to economic prosperity. We address the winners, the losers, and what these announcements could mean for you and your business. Join the Chamber for exclusive insights alongside PVW Partners, Andrew Whitehead and Carl Valentine.

In this episode, Ross sits down with Lavish Loyalty founder Travis Stroud to discuss a new platform that all businesses can benefit from.

In this episode, Townsville Chambers CEO Ross McLennan is dialling in ANZ’s Senior Economist Catherine Birch to discuss the latest Stateometer report.

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with UAP candidate Greg Dowling to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino. Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

In this episode, Ross sits down with Margaret Shaw OAM to talk about the journey she has been on and the fight for affordable and obtainable insurance in Northern Australia.

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with Greens candidate Scott Humphreys to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino. Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with KAP candidate Clynton Hawks to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino. Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with Independent candidate Angela Egan to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino. Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with ALP candidate John Ring to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino. Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

Ahead of the Federal Election, Ross sits down with current sitting member for the LNP Phillip Thompson OAM to give you a sneak peek on some of the topics to be discussed at our Candidates Debate Breakfast on March 16 at The Ville Resort - Casino. Tickets are now live and can be purchased from www.townsvillechamber.com.au/events

Join us as Ross sits down with Optus' Dave Morrissey and Optus Business Centre's Kevin Booth to talk all things technology, with topics ranging from the internet of things. 5G connectivity, hackathons, and cyber surgeries.

In this episode, Townsville Chamber’s CEO Ross McLennan sits down with Adjunct Professor Colin Dwyer from JCU’s College of Business, Law and Governance to talk about the most recent Townsville Scorecard. The Townsville Scorecard is a multi-variable, multi-dimensional assessment of the performance of North Australia’s largest city, Townsville. While Townsville is now facing new challenges along wit...

In this episode, Ross sits down with Mayor Cr Jenny Hill to talk about Council's plan to grow our region and how we can capitalise on future opportunities such as the 2032 Olympics, migration, the reinsurance pool, and hydrogen.

In this episode, we sit down with Townsville Chamber’s CEO Ross McLennan and founder of Boost Marketing Services Natasha Buttler. Natasha is a marketing strategist with over 20 years experience and in this episode Ross and Natasha flip the script on sales focused marketing strategies and take a look at consumer behaviour and the process that we all take before committing to a purchase.

In this episode, Townsville Chamber's CEO Ross McLennan sits down with AEC's Senior Economist Jonathan Pavetto to discuss a recent presentation Jonathan made at the final Chamber on Tap event for 2021. In his presentation, Jonathan flipped our view on just going local at a retail outlet, but just as importantly, highlighted the need to go local with our professional services.

In this episode, Ross talks to Matt Kelly from Regional Economic Advisory and Carl Valentine from PVW Partners about the 2021-2022 Townsville Economic Review and what that means for the growth of our region.

President of Australian Rugby Union, David Codey, talks about his recent visit to Townsville for the Rugby Championship double-header and the unique opportunities and experiences that Townsville has to offer.

In this episode, we sit down with Diane and Wade from NEM Group. NEM Group has been operating in Townsville for 24 years and we hear about their decision to move to Townsville, their business highs and business lows, and how they got through it, all while ensuring they continued to give back to the local community.

In this episode of the Townsville ChamberCast, we are looking at the exciting redevelopment of Reef HQ. There are multiple long term opportunities that will flow from this project like educational based tourism experiences and new skilled employment opportunities but also in the short term there will be opportunities for the local business community to be involved in the redevelopment.

We speak directly to the major contractor for the Australia-Singapore Military Training Initiative Project and discuss what steps you need to take to prepare for defence supply chain opportunities on this project.

In this special episode of Townsville ChamberCast, we revisit insurance in the region with strong advocates, Townsville Chamber CEO Ross McLennan and Townsville Chamber President Michele Falconieri.

The Townsville ChamberCast will shed some light on Administrative and Support Services, with an in depth discussion on the employment data, trends and opportunities for Townsville and the region with TP Human Capital’s Clayton Cook.

This episode profiles construction in the region with the expertise of Housing Industry Association Chief Economist Tim Reardon, sharing industry economic trends and outlooks both across Townsville and Australia.

The Townsville ChamberCast celebrates the Arts and Recreation Services, and the iconic Australian Festival of Chamber Music – the largest event of its type in the Southern Hemisphere – with newly appointed Executive Director, Dr Ricardo Peach.

Townsville ChamberCast introduces the Other Services industry sector through a Townsville institution, Morley's Funerals. Managing Director Ray Valdeter represents a business operating in the region for over 60 years, with a strong belief in supporting locals, he speaks about his experience in business over his lifetime.