Business Port Stephens

What Business Port Stephens does

Business Port Stephens Inc is a not-for-profit business chamber incorporated in New South Wales, Australia, serving the Port Stephens Local Government Area (LGA). Founded in 2014 (rebranded from Tomaree Business Chamber in 2019-2020), it operates from co-working premises in Salamander Bay with approximately 10 staff and a membership base exceeding 250 local businesses spanning tourism, hospitality, trades, professional services, health, retail, and community organizations. The organization's purpose is to connect members, advocate on their behalf, and share knowledge through networking, government relations, and business support services.

Its core service offerings include an online business directory, networking events (Quarterly Business Breakfasts attracting ~100 attendees, an Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise, and precinct-based Meet and Greets), a Business Connect Program structured by local precinct committees, advocacy services to local/state/federal government, communications via Mailchimp newsletters and social media, and access to Business NSW resources and economic profiles. The underlying technology stack is deliberately lightweight — WordPress for the member directory and event management, Mailchimp for email, and standard social channels — consistent with a community organization rather than a technology product company.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual membership subscriptions and per-event ticket sales (Members $29, Non-members $39 for breakfasts), supplemented by a structured Silver and Support sponsorship program with regional businesses. Distribution is community-led: the chamber acquires and retains members through in-person events, the public-facing business directory, social media, newsletters, and referrals within the Port Stephens business community. There is no software product, platform, or API, and no external equity investment.

Name

Business Port Stephens

Legal name

Business Port Stephens Inc

Website

https://businessportstephens.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Business Port Stephens is a not-for-profit business chamber serving 250+ SMBs across the Port Stephens LGA in NSW, Australia, providing networking events, a member directory, government advocacy, and Business NSW affiliate benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Salamander Bay

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. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees provide access to business directory listings, networking events, advocacy services, and communications. The membership base exceeds 250 local businesses.
2. Event Tickets and Sponsorships: Revenue generated from ticket sales for business breakfasts (Members $29, Non-members $39), networking events, and sponsorship of member events. Quarterly Business Breakfasts consistently attract around 100 local businesses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Business Port Stephens operates a local business chamber providing membership-based networking, advocacy, business directory listings and events to over 250 local businesses in the Port Stephens LGA. Members receive access to an online business directory, Quarterly Business Breakfasts, an Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise, precinct-based Meet & Greets, government advocacy at Local/State/Federal levels, a regular newsletter and Business NSW subscription benefits.

Product overview

Business Port Stephens is a business chamber organization (not a technology product company) that provides networking, advocacy, and support services to over 250 member businesses across the Port Stephens Local Government Area. The organization operates through several interconnected service offerings: an Online Business Directory for member discovery and connection; regular Networking Events including Quarterly Business Breakfasts and an Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise; a Business Connect Program with precinct-based committees; Advocacy Services representing members to government stakeholders; Communications and Promotions via newsletters and social media; and Resources including economic profiles and Business NSW subscriptions. There is no software product, platform, or API — this is a membership-based business support organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Business Directory A searchable online membership directory providing networking, partnership development and mutual support opportunities among more than 250 local businesses in the Port Stephens LGA. Available to the public for discovery; full engagement reserved for members.
• Networking Events Quarterly Business Breakfasts attracting approximately 100 local businesses, plus an Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise and various Meet & Greet events held across Port Stephens precincts (Karuah, Medowie, Tilligerry, Taylors Beach and Bob's Farm). Designed to facilitate connections, referrals and partnership development among member businesses.
• Business Connect Program Precinct-based committees established across Port Stephens that hold regular meetings to discuss local business issues, with Business Port Stephens advocating and supporting members where necessary through these localised engagement structures.
• Advocacy Services Representation of member business interests to Local, State and Federal Government stakeholders through established relationships, acting as an independent voice for the common interests of local businesses in Port Stephens.
• Communications and Promotions Exclusive regular newsletters for members plus active social media presence (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube) used to share information and promote opportunities for members and their businesses, including Member of the Month features.
• Resources and Economic Profiles Member access to the Port Stephens Economy Profile, Community Profile and 2040 Forecast Profile through the Remplan platform, plus subscription to Business NSW tools and resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• Population served: 77.7k in Port Stephens LGA
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Business NSWcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Port Stephens provides membership subscription to Business NSW, offering members access to advice, tools, products and services. This affiliation provides additional value to members beyond the local chamber's offerings.
• Port Stephens CouncilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness Port Stephens advocates on behalf of members through established relationships with Local, State and Federal Government stakeholders. Regular collaboration with Council on business issues and regional initiatives.
• Port Stephens Women in BusinesscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-hosting meet and greet events across precincts including Tilligerry, Taylors Beach, Karuah, and Medowie. Joint events to support local business networking and growth.
• The Business CentremajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborative partner in regional business support, co-hosting events and providing business development assistance to local enterprises in Port Stephens.
• Destination Port StephensmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism organization partnering on events and initiatives to promote Port Stephens as a destination for visitors and businesses alike.
• enrichHRminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver Sponsor 2025-2026. HR consulting firm offering practical expert advice and support to business members.
• Raine & Horne Port StephensminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver Sponsor 2025-2026. Family owned leading Real Estate Agency with outstanding track record of sales.
• Beam BookkeepingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSilver Sponsor 2025-2026. Award winning bookkeeping and payroll firm supporting businesses across Newcastle, the Hunter, Sydney, and Port Stephens.
• Spark CoWorkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Sponsor. Flexible workspace with open plan coworking area and meeting room, providing office space for Business Port Stephens headquarters.
• New Era TechnologyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Sponsor. IT and technology services provider to companies across Newcastle and the East Coast of NSW.
• JezwebminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSupport Sponsor. Website development company that designed the Business Port Stephens website.
• Hunter DefenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted Defence Ready Seminar Series providing information about the Defence Industry and opportunities for local businesses to work with Defence.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Hunter Business Chamber: Regional business chamber serving the broader Hunter region (which includes Port Stephens), with a similar membership, advocacy and event-led model targeting local SMBs.

Broad incumbents

• Business NSW: State-level peak business body in NSW and a strategic partner of BPS; offers overlapping member services, advocacy and resources at a statewide scale rather than at a single LGA level.
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: National peak body for Australian chambers of commerce; provides policy advocacy, networking and resources across the chamber ecosystem that BPS operates within as a local member.

Regional players

• Port Macquarie Hastings Chamber of Commerce: Regional NSW coastal business chamber operating a similar membership, networking and advocacy model in a comparable tourism-influenced local economy.
• Cessnock City Business Chamber: Local business chamber operating in an adjacent Hunter region LGA with a comparable SMB networking, advocacy and event-based model.
• MidCoast Business Chamber: Regional NSW business chamber operating in the MidCoast LGA north of Port Stephens with a comparable local SMB membership and advocacy model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCl2byFIR8oLXcB_sp8PnNWA
• Facebookfacebook.com/businessportstephens
• Instagraminstagram.com/businessportstephens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/businessportstephens

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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