ONE of the things I love about doing business in our part of Logan is just how unique our region is. From Logan Village and Yarrabilba through to Jimboomba, Flagstone and our surrounding communities, we have rural areas, established neighbourhoods and rapidly growing new communities, all within a relatively small part of the world.
Our businesses are just as varied. We have sole traders working from home, family businesses, tradies on the road, retailers, professional services, start-ups and larger organisations. That diversity brings enormous opportunity, but it can also bring challenges that are unique to our part of Logan. That’s why I believe having a Chamber that doesn’t just represent our region, but actually lives and breathes it, is so important.
The Logan Regional Chamber of Commerce is about giving our local businesses a voice, but it’s also about creating a stronger community around them. Sometimes that’s as simple as getting local business owners in the same room.
Networking can sound very formal, but really, it’s about getting to know the people doing business around you. It’s discovering who they are, what they do, what challenges they’re facing and where we might be able to help each other. And when those connections become stronger, we can do more together.
One example is our Youth Bus initiative. The bus helps local schools and youth community groups transport young people around our region, helping them access activities and opportunities they may otherwise struggle to get to. For me, that’s what a regional Chamber should be about.
Yes, we want to help businesses grow. We want to provide education, create connections and advocate for the issues affecting local business. But ultimately, successful local businesses help create successful local communities.
We live here. We work here. Our families are here. Our customers are here. So when we strengthen our businesses, create genuine connections and find practical ways to give back, we’re investing in the same community that supports us. Our region. Our businesses. Our voice. And, most importantly, our community.
