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Proposal for business chamber

A meeting will be held on Saturday, May 19, to discuss a proposal for the establishment of a Pearl Beach and Patonga Chamber of Commerce.

The meeting will be held at the Pearl Beach Café from 4pm to 5.30pm.

The proposer of the idea, Ms Karen Wakefield, said that after several years of discussions and dialogue with the local business community she decided that the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce could assist in growing the areas local businesses.

"The objective of this meeting will be to gauge the level of interest in the proposal, identify key steps, goals and objectives and to appoint a working committee to progress the proposal," Ms Wakefield said.

"I estimate that there are more than 100 businesses operated by Pearl Beach residents.

"Some are obvious, some are not so obvious.

"However, whatever the business, whether diverse and unique or well established, you are invited.

"At present there is no forum for these businesses to meet, network and share their scope."

Ms Wakefield said the initial meeting would be to discuss the proposal in an informal format.

"Tea and coffee will be provided and as well you are welcome to bring your own wine or beverage," Ms Wakefield said.

"The cost for the meeting is $10."

Press release, 11 May 2007 Karen Wakefield, Pearl Beach and Patonga Chamber of Commerce