Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce

What Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce does

The Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business membership association founded in 1991 and headquartered in Maroochydore, Queensland, on Australia's Sunshine Coast. It serves as a regional membership and advocacy body for local businesses, with a member base that has grown from 300+ to 350+ as of mid-2025. The organisation is governed by a volunteer executive committee of 11-12 industry professionals (Brendan Bathersby as President since 2017, Vice President Jakki Goodall, Treasurer Cameron Klupfel, Secretary Richard Van Lohuizen) supported by a small paid staff of 3-4 including a Membership Coordinator. Its core operations revolve around regular member events, government advocacy, and content publishing for the Sunshine Coast business community.

Name

Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://maroochy.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit business membership association founded in 1991 in Queensland, Australia, serving 350+ Sunshine Coast businesses through networking events, advocacy, the ChamberCast podcast, and a tiered membership model ($50-$295/year).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Maroochydore

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Business Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for business organizations providing access to networking events, communications, digital profile, business referrals, advocacy access and voting rights. Includes up to 4 representatives per business membership.
2. Individual Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for individuals (employees, retirees, students) providing access to free and discounted events, communications and networking opportunities.
3. Student Membership Fees: Affordable annual membership for students with access to events, updates, and the local business community.
4. Event Revenue: Revenue from member-priced events including monthly After Hours events, special events, and breakfast seminars featuring prominent business speakers.
5. Sponsorship Revenue: Corporate sponsorships at Major, Corporate, Connect, and Community tiers supporting chamber operations and events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit business membership association that sells annual memberships (Business, Individual, Student, and Migrant Work Ready tiers) to local companies and professionals on the Sunshine Coast. Members gain access to monthly networking events (Coffee + Connect, Growth/Strategic, On Location), an online member portal with directory and deals, the ChamberCast podcast, advocacy representation, and sponsorship opportunities. Revenue is generated through recurring membership fees, event ticket sales, and tiered corporate sponsorships.

Product overview

The Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce offers a membership-based service platform with tiered membership options (Business at $295/year, Individual at $105/year, Student at $50/year, and Migrant Work Ready complimentary). The core offering centers on networking events including monthly Coffee + Connect gatherings and strategic growth-focused events, supplemented by the ChamberCast podcast, member directory, and online member portal. Additional platforms include Hot Deals, Member-to-Member deals marketplace, and Job Postings. The Chamber also operates sponsorship programs with Major, Corporate, Connect, and Community tiers for business visibility. All services are designed to connect, support, and accelerate local Sunshine Coast businesses through networking, education, and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Business Membership Full Chamber membership for businesses of all sizes, priced at $295 per year, providing access to the Maroochydore Chamber community, including a quarterly eNewsletter, free access to monthly Coffee & Connect events, member pricing on After Hours and special events, exclusive Facebook Group access, business listing on the website, opportunity to host events, advocacy access, and up to 4 representatives per membership.
• Individual Membership Membership option for individual employees, retirees, or students wanting Chamber community access, priced at $105 per year, providing free access to monthly Coffee & Connect events, member pricing on After Hours and special events, and exclusive Facebook Group access.
• Student Membership Affordable membership for students with a current student card, priced at $50 per year, providing a monthly eNewsletter and industry updates.
• Migrant Work Ready Membership Complimentary 12-month membership for approved participants of the Migrant Work-Ready Program supporting migrants in gaining employment and business connections in the Maroochydore community.
• Coffee + Connect Events Monthly networking event held on the first Friday where 80-100 members, non-members, and sponsors gather for casual networking, government updates from government representatives, and sponsor presentations.
• Growth, Strategic Thinking & Innovation Events Monthly events focused on business acceleration, strategic thinking, new innovations, latest technologies, and financial trends featuring innovative speakers, often collaborating with other industry groups and chambers.
• On Location Events Additional events that showcase Chamber members and provide new experiences, scheduled throughout the year on a case-by-case basis.
• ChamberCast Podcast Monthly podcast series 'ChamberCast with the President & Pep' featuring President Brendan Bathersby and Peppi Bueti discussing Maroochydore business community news with guest interviews including Janine Allis, Mark Bouris, Tim Jordan (BONZA CEO), and Grantley Switzer (2032 Olympics Program Lead).
• Corporate Sponsorship Programs Corporate sponsorship opportunities with tiers including Major, Corporate, Connect, and Community sponsorships, providing business visibility and partnership benefits with the Chamber for corporations such as Walker Corporation, Telstra, Gallagher Insurance, Ken Mills Toyota, Mix FM, Bathersby Legal, and Secure Access IT.
• Member Profile Setup Service Optional one-time Member Profile Setup service priced at $63.63, including profile setup, logo and image optimization, with the live profile available within 7 days of membership approval.

Quantifiable outcome

• Wishlist fundraising event raised over $327,000
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration13 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Walker CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor sponsor and strategic partner developing the Maroochydore CBD. Walker Corporation is powering construction of SOL residential project (112 high-end residences in 19-storey tower) and 50 First Avenue commercial building (anchor tenant Unitywater). Active supporter of Chamber events and initiatives.
• Bathersby LegalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor and legal services partner. President Brendan Bathersby operates this firm, providing ongoing support and long-term sponsorship to the Chamber.
• Gallagher InsurancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing insurance services to Chamber members. Supports Chamber events and initiatives as part of their community engagement.
• Ken Mills ToyotacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and event host venue. Supports Chamber networking events and has hosted Young Chamber events.
• TelstracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate sponsor providing telecommunications services. Committee member Matt Thornton serves as Regional Manager, leading work across digital inclusion, infrastructure planning and regional partnerships.
• Secure Access ITcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing IT security services to Chamber members and supporting events.
• Mix FMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sponsor and long-term media partner. Provides podcast recording facilities at Storyteller's Suite in Kon Tiki building for ChamberCast. Committee member Simone Bell represents Mix FM.
• Sunshine Coast CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity sponsor and key government partner. Council provides support for regional development, infrastructure planning (including 2032 Olympics preparation), and biosphere designation from UNESCO.
• Southern Cross Austereo / ListnrminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPodcast sponsor enabling ChamberCast production through funding and platform distribution.
• 10 Toes BrewingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor and venue host for AGM events.
• Your Brand CrewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor providing branding and creative services.
• My Weekly PreviewminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity sponsor providing media partnership for member spotlight profiles published fortnightly.
• Pier 33minorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor in the real estate sector.
• Whitehouse InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExecutive team member Min Swan from Whitehouse team provides administrative support for Chamber operations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Business NSW: The state-level peak business chamber for New South Wales. Comparable as a membership-based business advocacy organization offering tiered membership, events, and policy advocacy, but operating at state scale rather than regional.
• Greater Brisbane Chamber of Commerce: A larger, established Queensland Chamber serving the Greater Brisbane region. Comparable as a business membership association, but operating at a significantly larger urban scale with broader corporate sponsor reach.
• Melbourne Chamber of Commerce: A long-established Australian metropolitan Chamber of Commerce. Comparable in mission (business advocacy, networking, events, policy) but operates at urban scale with significantly larger corporate and government sponsorship base.
• International Chamber of Commerce: The world's largest business organization with a global chamber network. Comparable as a business membership and advocacy institution, but at global policy scale rather than serving a single regional business community.
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: The national peak body for Australian chambers of commerce. Comparable as a business membership and advocacy network, but operates federally and at significantly greater scale and policy reach than the Maroochydore Chamber.

Others

• Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA): Australia's peak body for small business organizations and chambers. Comparable as a business advocacy and membership organization serving SMBs, but functions as an umbrella body rather than a regional member-services Chamber.

Direct peers

• BNI (Business Network International): A global business networking organization built on structured referral-based membership groups. Highly comparable as a subscription-based business networking model, though organized into small weekly chapters rather than geographic Chambers.

Regional players

• Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce: A regional Chamber operating in the same Sunshine Coast/Queensland market. Comparable as a membership-based business advocacy organization targeting local SMBs, though it serves a broader Sunshine Coast geography rather than Maroochydore specifically.
• Noosa Chamber of Commerce: A regional Queensland Chamber serving the Noosa Shire. Directly comparable as a peer membership-based business association in an adjacent regional geography of the Sunshine Coast, targeting similar SMB and corporate sponsor profiles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MaroochydoreChamberofCommerce
• Xx.com/maroochychamber
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maroochydore-chamber-of-commerce

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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