Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce

Name

Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce

Legal name

Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce

Website

https://mackayregionchamber.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1887

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Mackay

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from businesses of all sizes across the Mackay region, from sole traders to multinationals. Two tiers are offered: Not-for-profit membership and General membership.
2. Event Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for professional development and networking events, and from event sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce is a member-based business advocacy organisation selling annual Chamber Membership subscriptions to businesses across the Mackay region. Members gain access to business advocacy to all levels of government, professional development and networking events, a member directory, and curated business resources. The organisation, established in 1887, represents over 10,000 organisations ranging from sole traders to multinational corporations.

Product overview

Mackay Region Chamber of Commerce offers a unified membership-based service portfolio centered on three pillars: advocacy, education, and connection. The core offering is Chamber Membership, which provides access to a member directory, networking events, business advocacy, and a curated business resources portal. The organization, established in 1887, represents over 10,000 organizations across every industry in the region, serving as the voice of Mackay businesses to all levels of government.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Chamber Membership

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered platinum, gold and community partner.

• Dalrymple Bay Coal Terminal (DBCT)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerDBCT is listed as a Platinum Sponsor of the Chamber. As a major port operator in the region, DBCT's sponsorship supports the Chamber's activities and events while aligning the company with the regional business community.
• CQUniversity (CQU)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerCQUniversity is listed as a Platinum Sponsor, supporting Chamber activities. The university also features in the Chamber's Gold Sponsors category, indicating broad institutional sponsorship.
• Harcourts MackTownplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerHarcourts MackTown, a real estate agency, is a Platinum Sponsor. The agency's Vice President of the Chamber, Vicki Smith, is employed by Harcourts MackTown, indicating a close operational relationship.
• LocalEyesplatinumGTM or Marketing PartnerLocalEyes is a Platinum Sponsor of the Chamber, providing marketing or media support.
• Plum (Parkrim)platinumGTM or Marketing PartnerPlum/Parkrim is a Platinum Sponsor of the Chamber.
• BishoppgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerBishopp is listed as a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner, providing sponsorship support to Chamber events and initiatives.
• CoffeeHopsgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerCoffeeHops is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• GT (Glenn Hartley's company)goldGTM or Marketing PartnerGT is listed as a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner.
• James Cook University (JCU)goldGTM or Marketing PartnerJames Cook University is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner, providing educational institution sponsorship to the Chamber.
• JumbosgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerJumbos is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• MWLSgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerMWLS is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• PortersgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerPorters is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• SCIGgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerSCIG is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• Tailored ServicesgoldGTM or Marketing PartnerTailored Services is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• Whitson DawsongoldGTM or Marketing PartnerWhitson Dawson is a Gold Sponsor and Business Partner of the Chamber.
• Mackay Regional Councilcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Community Partner providing regional economic development data, initiatives and support. The Chamber links to the Council's business portal as a key local resource for members.
• Business Queenslandcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government resource listed as a Community Partner on the Chamber's Resources page, providing state-specific advice and resources to start and run businesses.
• Australian Government's Business Portal (business.gov.au)community partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational government resource listed as a Community Partner, providing practical information and links to start, run and exit a business.
• Mackay Tourismcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a Community Partner providing tourism information and upcoming social events in the Mackay region.
• WorkSafe Queenslandcommunity partnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerState government body listed as a Community Partner providing WorkCover information, advice, claims, compliance, insurance and licensing guidance.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bundaberg Chamber of Commerce: Regional Queensland Chamber serving the Bundaberg region. Comparable as a peer regional chamber with similar advocacy, networking, and member-based business services.
• Townsville Chamber of Commerce: Regional North Queensland Chamber of Commerce serving Townsville and surrounding areas. Comparable as a similar regional chamber offering advocacy, education, and networking services to diverse business members.
• Cairns Chamber of Commerce: Regional Queensland Chamber of Commerce serving the Cairns region. Directly comparable as another Queensland-based regional chamber providing advocacy, networking, and member services to local businesses.
• Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce: Regional Chamber serving the Toowoomba and Darling Downs region in Queensland. Comparable as a peer regional chamber providing advocacy, events, and member services to local businesses.
• Sunshine Coast Chamber of Commerce: Regional Queensland Chamber serving the Sunshine Coast region. Comparable as a peer regional chamber with a similar member-based model focused on local business advocacy and networking.
• Rockhampton Chamber of Commerce: Central Queensland regional Chamber serving Rockhampton. Comparable as a peer regional Queensland chamber with similar member services and regional economic focus.

Broad incumbents

• NSW Business Chamber: Large state-level business chamber serving NSW. Comparable as a broader incumbent chamber providing similar advocacy, education, and member services at a larger scale across a different state.
• Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry: National peak body for Australian chambers of commerce. Comparable as the apex membership organisation representing chambers and businesses nationally, with similar advocacy and member service functions at scale.
• Queensland Chamber of Commerce and Industry: State-level chamber body in Queensland representing regional chambers and businesses statewide. Comparable as a broader industry body operating in the same chamber/membership space with overlapping advocacy objectives.

Regional players

• Hunter Business Chamber: Regional business chamber serving the Hunter region in NSW. Comparable as a peer Australian regional chamber with similar member-based advocacy and networking services, though operating in a different geography.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mackayregionchamberofcommerce
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mackay-region-chamber-of-commerce

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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