At its Annual General Meeting last night, Lismore’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomed a new Board of Directors. Trading as ‘Business Lismore’, the association is a network of local businesspeople volunteering to advocate, promote, and support the interests of its members.

“We are excited to move forward with a new board and some returning board members,” said incoming President, Michael Ackrell.

“Each board member is an important part of advocating for Businesses in the 2480 area, and we are already planning for a big year in 2025.”

The 2024/2025 Board of Directors includes:

• President: Michael Ackrell - Cleanaway
• Vice President: Jamie Blair – BASEC Engineering (returning)
• Secretary: Felicity Hyde – Scoops and Candy (returning)
• Treasurer: Anthea Stefanovic – Intelligent Directions

Ordinary members:

• Eli Fuller – Invercauld House
• Micheal Lynch – Northern Rivers Autism Association

On behalf of the Board, Mr Ackrell said that they looked forward to working together and invites all members and their guests to join in on welcoming the new team at their next networking event, which will be held at O’Brien Electrical & Plumbing next Wednesday, November 27th at 5.30 pm.

Registration is essential via their website: lismorechamber.com.au/events .

Business Lismore is Lismore’s leading business association. It is a member-funded organisation dedicated to assisting and supporting businesses in the region, advocating for the business community’s interests at all levels of government and to create opportunities for members to share knowledge, expertise, resources, and to develop productive business relationships.

For more information visit: https://lismorechamber.com.au/ .