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We’re looking for enthusiastic people who have the time, expertise, and desire to contribute to the local business community. We are now actively seeking new board members with communications, social media, marketing, PR, events, business development, database management, financial and/or … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE 20 August 2021 UPPER HUNTER BUSINESSES ON THEIR KNEES The current pressures on small, medium and large businesses in the Upper Hunter is now beyond anything we have experienced since the recession. If lockdowns continue, alongside the lack … Read More

Ourcare Services Ltd received top honours when they took out three of the 16 categories including the highly coveted Excellence in Business award presented by Mayor Sue Moore, at the 2021 Singleton Business Excellence Awards held at Club Singleton on … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE Distribution 12 April 2021   SUE GILROY STEPS DOWN AS PRESIDENT TO FOCUS ON NOMINATION AS CANIDATE IN UPCOMING BY-ELECTION   It is with great anticipation and excitement that the Singleton Business Chamber announces President Sue Gilroy is … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE   Spend in Singleton gift card program sees almost $300,000 spent locally   In December 2019, Singleton Business Chamber in partnership with Singleton Council, launched The Spend in Singleton gift card program to ensure dollars remain local and … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE   4 December 2020   Singleton Business Chamber wins top Award   Singleton Business Chamber has been announced as the winner of the ‘Local Chamber of Commerce Award’ at the prestigious Hunter Business Awards for 2020. Held at … Read More

MEDIA RELEASE 12 November 2020 Outstanding businesses win 2020 Singleton Business Excellence Awards Singleton’s most outstanding businesses of 2020 have been recognised at the Business Excellence Awards hosted by the Singleton Business Chamber, which were held at Club Singleton last … Read More

Media Release 19 October 2020   Sue Gilroy will continue to lead Singleton Business Chamber in 2020/21 In its first face-to-face event since the March shutdown due to the global pandemic, the Singleton Business Chamber held its Annual General Meeting … Read More

  You will by now have seen and heard through media avenues the announcement that funding for the Singleton Bypass is expected to be announced in the federal budget. Whilst Singleton Business Chamber agrees that this is the great news … Read More

BHP have announced in its FY20 financial results that they will review options to divest some of their coal assets, including New South Wales Energy Coal (Mt Arthur Coal) and BHP’s interests in BMC (Queensland) and Cerrejon. https://www.bhp.com/investor-centre/financial-results-and-operational-reviews/2020-financial-results/  They are … Read More

The COVID19 pandemic has had a huge impact on our community and economy. To help our local businesses get back on their feet, Singleton Council has developed $1.8 million in measures to create a Community Support Package for our communities … Read More

24/3/2020 A $475,000 assistance package is being developed by Singleton Council to support local businesses and the community deal with the impacts of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Council is working with the Singleton Business Chamber to develop a $250,000 business … Read More

Michael Johnsen MP and Anna Zycki Director, Hunter Region Transport for NSW spoke today at the Singleton Civic Centre, about the Singleton bypass. A concept design and review of environmental factors (REF) has been released for community feedback. The Singleton … Read More

THE Singleton Business Chamber, in partnership with Singleton Council, have launched the ‘Spend in Singleton’ Gift Cards as part of the Why Leave Town shop local initiative. The Why Leave Town program, which was originally launched in Narrabri and now … Read More

  Media Release 1/11/2019 THE Singleton Business Chamber, in partnership with Singleton Council, is preparing to launch the ‘Spend in Singleton’ Gift Cards as part of the Why Leave Town shop local initiative. The Why Leave Town program, which was … Read More

Press Release Sue Gilroy re-elected as President at Singleton Business Chamber Annual General Meeting 2019 The Singleton Business Chamber 2019 Annual General Meeting was held at Singleton Diggers Alroy Complex on Thursday 10th October 2019. The AGM elections were facilitated by … Read More

The Committee of the Singleton Business Chamber are saddened to hear of the passing of past Chamber President Ryan Fitzpatrick. Ryan was president of the Singleton Business Chamber in both 2014 and 2015.  He is remembered as a very enthusiastic … Read More

Are you passionate about Singleton? Are you worried about the future of Singleton Business? Would you like to see the business community of Singleton grow and thrive? Do you want your business to be in a different place to where … Read More

The Singleton Business Chamber are partnering with the Singleton Council to celebrate Small Business Month. We would like you to join us for an evening with Peter Kenyon, Tuesday 1st October starting 6:00pm at the Civic Centre. Peter is a … Read More

The Upper Hunter Mining Dialogue will be holding this lunch event together with the Singleton Business Chamber, which will help connect local supplier businesses with the mining industry and provide information regarding locally operating mining companies and their procurement processes and opportunities. … Read More

Please join us for our Around Your LGA Breakfast, getting your day off to a great start with breakfast provided by the team at the Horse and Jockey Hotel. Before listening to our guest speakers, the Singleton Council, who will speak on: Finance (including … Read More

Leadership is both an art and a science. Investing in leadership development is a great way to build on the skills of emerging talent, retain key staff and ensure that your organisation’s strategy is well executed. In smaller organisations, leaders … Read More

💥 The Business Activators – A workshop to take you from information to action 💥 Are you working in a small business and looking for ways to ensure you are evolving and growing?  Then this workshop is for you! Covering the … Read More

Singleton Business Chamber and Licence to Lead will join forces to present a one day leadership workshop in Singleton on Tuesday 26 March. Licence to Lead Leadership Development Program Founder and CEO, Greg Mowbray, will present the one day training … Read More

With the NSW State Election happening on the 23rd of March, who are you going to to vote for? Would you like a chance to Meet and speak with the Candidates before you vote? We would like you to join … Read More

2019 International Women’s Day Event – “Balance for Better” Two Great Guest Speakers: Michelle Crawford – Being More Human Chief Conversationalist • HR Guru • Entrepreneur • Public Speaker • The Ultimate Mum Michelle is the amazing brain behind Being More … Read More

Come join us for a Singleton Women in Business Networking Event with a Difference. Aimee Chick from the Yoga Co will take everyone through a Gentle Flow class. “Designed to revitalise the body, relax the mind and reduce stress, this … Read More

The contribution of mining to the Hunter remains vital to the economic strength of the region. With around $11 billion in new mines and proposals to extend existing mining operations across the State in the project pipeline, it is timely … Read More

This year we are very lucky to have two high calibre speakers for our Agricultural Luncheon. Keynote Speaker Angus Street, CEO of Auctions Plus.  Auctions Plus is a market leader in providing online services for buying and selling livestock across … Read More

BHP has announced a change to its procurement policies, extending preferred payment terms of 30 days to all Australian businesses in local areas. This change means nearly 300 local businesses in New South Wales will experience preferred payment terms from … Read More

With Christmas approaching fast, have you got your wine sorted for the festive season? Join us for our final event for 2018 and we will take you straight to the cellar doors of some of the fine vineyards we have … Read More

Did you know that there is an International Men’s Day? While not as well known as International Women’s Day.  International Men’s Day is about giving people to opportunity to appreciate and celebrate the men in their lives. The theme of … Read More

  Monday 15th October   Sue Gilroy re-elected as President at Singleton Business Chamber Annual General Meeting 2018 The Singleton Business Chamber 2018 Annual General Meeting was held at Singleton Diggers York Street on Thursday 11th October 2018. The AGM … Read More

  SINGLETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INCORPORATED   NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING   Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Singleton Chamber of Commerce and Industry (trading as Singleton Business Chamber) will be held … Read More

Would you like some time to catch up with friends, expand your network and make some new friends? Whether you are in business or not. Come and join us on Wednesday August 29 from 6:00pm at Club Singleton for a … Read More

Many are wondering what the future of electricity in the Hunter will be, with  only what is featured on the news to go by and at the Chamber we are often asked what is happening with the Singleton Bypass. At our … Read More

Our August Breakfast Meeting is on Thursday 9th August starting at 7:00am at Coal Rock Cafe. Giving us all the opportunity to meet and connect with our local Council Leadership Team. We’ll hear from General Manager Jason Linnane about the … Read More

Chamber is getting excited about their new project – a joint venture with the Chamber, Singleton High School and Singleton Council to help train our young people. With Vocational Education Training becoming popular with students, the School is finding that … Read More

“Women’s networks are a necessary part of life. A mixture of empathy and brainstorming can move mountains.” ― Hazel Hawke Would you like some time to catch up with friends, expand your network and make some new friends? Whether you are … Read More

In May we celebrated Singleton’s Outstanding Businesses. Not only are these businesses successful, many have been in operation for more than 30 years. This month we are very pleased to have three of our own members as guest speakers: Suzie … Read More

Join us For Breakfast at Quest Singleton This month we will be hearing from 3 speakers: Clayton Barr, Member for Cessnock, Clayton Barr is a passionate advocate for Workers Compensation particularly the rights of the injured worker. Having recently addressed … Read More

Congratulations to all our winners Category Winner Most Outstanding Business (Highest score) Ourcare Services Inc Excellence in Business Ourcare Services Inc Excellence in Small Business Joplin Lawyers Excellence inSocial Enterprise Witmore Enterprises Excellence in Innovation Nivek Industries Owner/Operator Business Excellence … Read More

Ticket Sales for the Outstanding Business Awards close Sunday 29th April book your ticket today at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/64518    

The countdown is on with the Hunter Coal Festival kicking off with the Mining Leaders Lunch on Friday 6th of April.  For more information and event details head to the Festival’s Web Site www.huntercoalfestival.org.au .

  Singleton’s Outstanding Business Awards occur annually to recognise and celebrate business excellence and to publicise to the wider community the strength and diversity of business in the Singleton area. It is open to any business operating in the Singleton … Read More

The Hunter Coal Festival will return in April with a full line up of events focusing on the festival’s themes of “community + co-existence + innovation + education”. Organised by Singleton Business Chamber with support from Muswellbrook Chamber of Commerce … Read More

Launched on 1st January 2017, Business Connect aims to; support small businesses to startup, create jobs through growth, help established small to medium enterprises become sustainable and, increase business confidence across NSW. As part of the program the Business Bus (formerly known … Read More

Dear members, February has arrived at a fast pace.  By now we are all back into the swing of things and planning for an eventful year. The Chamber has been especially busy with the forward planning for the next 12 … Read More

The new Business Connect program was launched on 1 January 2017. Business Connect aims to support small businesses to startup, create jobs through growth, help established small to medium enterprises become sustainable and increase business confidence across NSW. As part of the … Read More

2017 is shaping up to be a very productive year within the Singleton Business Chamber and the community as a whole. 2017 has already commenced at a fast pace and we will be trialing Breakfast meetings and still continuing with … Read More

Singleton’s Relay for life Committee and Singleton Business Chamber are excited to announce the winning team of the “The Singleton Super Business Challenge”, “One Community” entered by One Agency Singleton. The challenge provided an avenue for members of the Singleton … Read More

The Singleton Business Chamber 2016 Annual General Meeting was held at Singleton Digger’s York Street on Tuesday 11th October 2016. The event was sponsored by Trish Sellar’s Cleaning and Support Services, with Trish announcing the re-branding of her business as … Read More

Singleton Business Chamber, Singleton Council and the John Street Retail Collective have put their heads together to come up with a Spring Promotion to encourage shoppers to see what is on offer in the Singleton CBD this Spring! Running throughout … Read More

The Singleton Business Chamber 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held 11th October at Singleton Diggers, York Street Singleton 12.30-2.00pm. We have had quite a bit of interest in executive committee positions for the 2016/2017 financial year and it is … Read More

Singleton’s Relay for life Committee and Singleton Business Chamber are excited to announce “The Singleton Super Business Challenge”. The challenge provides an avenue for members of the Singleton Business Chamber to come onboard with the Singleton Relay for Life event … Read More

Every Wednesday the team from Endeavour Group Singleton are ready to help local businesses kick start their morning with a coffee run. Endeavour Group have been creating choice and opportunity for people with a disability in the Hunter Valley since … Read More

The Singleton Business Chamber, in partnership with radio station 2NM, would like to invite local business and community representatives to attend our June event “Meet the Candidates” for the 2016 Federal Election in the seat of Hunter. This is a great opportunity for … Read More

The Local Buying Program is a targeted program providing opportunities for small businesses located in eligible local government areas, with less than 25 full-time employees, to competitively supply goods and services to BHP Billiton – Mt Arthur Coal in New … Read More

The Singleton Diggers Alroy Street premises will soon have the capacity to act as an emergency evacuation centre, since the installation of an emergency power generator due to be officially activated next week. The $835,000 generator project was funded through … Read More