Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry

 
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Why become an ACCI member?

It's our aim to ensure that the benefits you receive from membership far outweigh the subscription fee. Advantages are:

Newsletter

ACCI produces a monthly newsletter which is mailed to all Members. It includes articles about ACCI activities, new members, forthcoming training/ information sessions, social events, and a wide range of information of interest to the business community.

Newsletter flyers

Do you know a cheaper way to advertise your product or service than booking a newsletter flyer in the ACCI newsletter? Our newsletter goes out ot more than 600 businesses in the Great Southern.

Member Supplies - 650 Copies                                                                                                                                                                 $88.00


Black & White
ACCI Supplies - One Sided Copy                                                                                                                                                              $188.00
ACCI Supplies - Two Sided Copy                                                                                                                                                              $268.00

Full Colour
ACCI Supplies - One Sided Copy                                                                                                                                                              $268.00
ACCI Supplies - Two Sided Copy                                                                                                                                                              $388.00


All prices include printing & distribution costs.

Due to their popularity, newsletter flyers need to be reserved well in advance. Contact Jen on (08) 9842 2577 to secure the next available month or to plan campaigns over the year.

Discount on advertising in the ACCI Business & Community Directory

Members receive a 15% discount on advertising and a free bold (red) telephone listing in the telephone book section and a further 5% if payment is made by 30 May 2008.

Business After Hours

A free monthly networking function hosted by a business or organisation in a social atmosphere. These extremely popular functions provide a unique opportunity for those attending to promote their own business, to network and to receive updates on ACCI activities and local issues.

Assistance for Established Businesses: Information and referral on the following:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Taxation
  • Employment and training
  • Business planning
  • Legal advice
  • Business profiles and statistics
  • Economic research and forecasts
  • Training needs
  • Occupational health and safety

Business Referral Service

ACCI can put you in contact with a person or organization to answer your business questions and can facilitate your access to all levels of government by helping to cut through the red tape.

ACCI Business Forums

Regular business forums provide members with updates on government initiatives, business trends and current issues. Members are strongly encouraged to provide suggestions or requests for particular forums or training sessions.

Education: Schools / TAFE / UWA / Community Programmes

ACCI supports education and training programmes in the local community. ACCI proudly sponsors local school, TAFE and university student awards and graduation prizes.

Employee Relations Information

ACCI provides a referral service for advice on industrial relations issues including:

  • Awards
  • Australian Workplace Agreements
  • Discrimination and Equal Opportunity
  • Unfair dismissal claims
  • Superannuation
  • Employment criteria to determine if staff are employees or subcontractors, casual, part time or full time.

Equipment for Hire

Equipment includes a telescopic display system, free-standing boards and a digital camera. Minimal hire rates apply.

International Travel and Trade Assistance

Members can be provided with letters of introduction to overseas Chambers of Commerce who can assist with business and social contacts for overseas trips. ACCI also assists visiting dignitaries and investors.

Various Projects

  • Albany Community and Business Directory
  • Business Awards
  • Buy Local Campaign
  • Topical Seminars
  • Members Breakfasts

New Business Advice

We provide an information and referral service for potential new business owners.

Promotion of Members

ACCI uses and promotes the use of members' products at every opportunity. To aid in the promotion of members, ACCI has designed a Members' Directory, exclusively for ACCI Members. This directory is a free service to our members and is distributed throughout our membership. The directory is still in its trial stages of publication. If you would like to know more information or have your business listed please phone the staff at ACCI - 9842 2577.

Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry WA

This organization meets quarterly and provides an opportunity for regional chambers to have a united voice in representing all members throughout the region and to more effectively lobby Government and other organizations on regional issues.

Representation

ACCI is the voice of its members - individually, as an industry group, or as a whole - and is represented on numerous committees to lobby and provide input into policy development and reviews. An ACCI representative attends City of Albany Council meetings. Written submissions on issues affecting local businesses are presented to Local, State and Federal Governments.

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