Somerset Business Chamber

10/06/2026

Friday 19th June | 7:00am | Eatons Hill Hotel

08/06/2026

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀
Somerset Business Chamber President, Lee Robinson, attended the Kingaroy Community Cabinet, taking the opportunity to meet with Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, local Member Deb Frecklington MP, and a number of Queensland Ministers.

A key discussion was held with Steve Minnikin regarding the need for stronger policies that encourage principal contractors to engage local businesses for goods and services when delivering major projects in regional communities. The feedback received was positive, and we look forward to continuing these conversations and hearing more from his office in the future.

The meeting also highlighted some of the day-to-day challenges facing small businesses, particularly in regional areas such as Somerset, and the important role our growing Chamber plays in supporting local enterprise.

It was fantastic to see Community Cabinet held in our region, providing valuable opportunities for local representatives to engage directly with decision-makers and ensure regional voices are heard.

Thank you to Deb Frecklington MP for helping bring Community Cabinet to our region and creating these important opportunities for local businesses and communities.

01/06/2026

The ATO has released a Small Business Tool Kit 2026 with guidance on Tax and Superannuation changes that will impact business architecture.

Find the link to the Toolkit in the link below.

Assistant Commissioner, Angela Allen, launches the 2026 Tax Time toolkit for small business.

31/05/2026

🌟 Welcome to Our Newest Members! 🌟

The Somerset Business Chamber is delighted to welcome our newest members👏
Dale exterior cleaning , Products & Professional Services, l Berg-1 Property Centre, Bluegum HR , and Brown Contractors.
By becoming part of our Chamber community, you’re gaining more than just a membership — you’re joining a network of passionate business owners and community leaders who believe in collaboration, growth, and a thriving Somerset region. 💼✨

✅ Member Benefits include:

Networking events and business connections 🤝

Advocacy and support for local business issues 🗣️

Access to training, workshops, and resources 📚

Promotion through our Chamber channels 📣

Opportunities to collaborate and grow locally 🌱

💡 Thinking of joining?
Don’t miss out on the benefits and opportunities of Chamber membership — visit our website to learn more and become part of Somerset’s growing business community today.

👉 https://www.somersetbusinesschamber.com.au/membership

28/05/2026

⏰ Survey closes 5pm Friday, 29 May 2026 - TODAY

Find a Growth Management Strategy workshop near you 📈

Come along to a workshop in Fernvale, Esk or Kilcoy to have your say on opportunities, concerns and priorities that matter most to you and your community.

Council’s Growth Management Strategy (GMS) is the next step in preparing the region for residential growth and to facilitate further employment and industrial development.

👉 Register for an upcoming workshop
somerset.qld.gov.au/GMS

Can’t attend in person? You can also share your feedback online
surveymonkey.com/r/somersetgms

⏰ Survey closes 5pm Friday, 29 May 2026

The Growth Management Strategy is jointly funded by Somerset Regional Council and the Queensland Government under the Scheme Supply Fund.

28/05/2026

Look no further than our Membership Directory for a diverse range of business service providers for your every day, business or event needs.

The Somerset Business Chamber Directory lists all current members. Make the Somerset Business Chamber Directory your fist point of call if you are looking to support local businesses within the Somerset Region.

27/05/2026

There are major infrastructure developments within the Northern Gateway to Somerset.
The Borumba Pumped Hydro project is led by Qld Hydro.
A joint presentation of Project executives, Somerset Business Chamber and Mary Valley Chamber Of Commerce Inc Presidents on the procurement pathways for local businesses to engage with the project.

Thanks to Qld Hydro for the information and key messaging.

Give it a go. Links to register your interest in the Borumba Pumped Hydro project will be uploaded to our website in the next few days.
Why not join the Chamber and get close to the connections that support our business community.

24/05/2026

Somerset Business Chamber – Business After Dark 🌙
Hosted by Approved Real Estate.

📅 Wednesday 17th June 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8pm
📍 1501 Brisbane Valley Hwy, Fernvale, QLD 4306

Join us for an exclusive Business After Dark event as Robyn from Approved Real Estate opens her doors to offer networking with other local businesses.

Guest speaker Alison Wheeler - High Performance Business Coach will discuss ways to sharpen your focus, fix the gaps, and build a company that doesn’t just grow — it scales.
Offers strategies that work, accountability to keep you moving, and the mindset shift that turns owners into leaders.

✨ This will also be an amazing opportunity to network with other local businesses.

👉 Don’t miss out! RSVP by Friday 12th June to
[email protected]

🔗 Full event details: Somerset Business Chamber https://www.somersetbusinesschamber.com.au/post/somerset-business-chamber-business-after-dark-hosted-by-approved-real-estate

21/05/2026

Valuable information for our members and wider Somerset Organisations.

Check your ABR status to ensure your compliance of your .au renewal.

🚨 Important Update for .AU Domain Owners (Effective 20 May 2026)

If you own a .au domain, there’s an important compliance change coming that could directly affect your website and email services.

From 20 May 2026, all .au domain renewals will require your ABN (Australian Business Number) or ACN (Australian Company Number) to be current and active at the time of renewal.

If your business details don’t match an active registered entity within the renewal window, your domain may not be renewed.

⚠️ What this means for you:

- Your website could go offline
- Business emails may stop working
- Customers may lose access to your online presence
- Domain recovery may not always be possible once deleted

🔍 What you should do now:

- Check your ABN/ACN details linked to your domain
- Ensure your business registration is still active
- Update any outdated information before your renewal period

These changes apply across all .au domains and will be enforced at renewal within the 90-day renewal window.

✅ Tip: A quick WHOIS check now can help you avoid disruption later.

Get more information here:
https://www.thd.net.au/blog/au-domain-renewal-rules-changing-from-20-may-2026

21/05/2026

🚀 𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 – 𝗤𝗟𝗗 𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

What an incredible evening at the Esk Grand Hotel as we came together for the Somerset Future Ready Business Expo 💼✨

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, supported, and helped bring this event to life. The energy in the room showed just how strong and connected our local business community is.

We’re so grateful to our amazing speakers for sharing their knowledge and insights:
✨ Jo Hassan - Vitality Expert – Mental wellness strategies for business owners - Stay connected. Vitality travels. Balance is not something you find, it's something you create.
✨ BizGuard – AI Copilot and practical ChatGPT tools for small business - .AI should stay behind humans not beside humans.
✨ Matt Thornton Telstra – updates on NBN and emerging technologies - Mobile/ tech is not one size fits all. Help is available to source the solution for your business needs.
✨ Office of Open Data Business Concierge – support, mentoring and government resources

And a big thank you to our sponsors and supporters for making it all possible:
💙 Bebe's Country Weddings
💙 Somerset Business Chamber
💙 LNC Marketing Australia

and for the support from Queensland Government Small Business Week Grant program.

It was fantastic to see local businesses connecting, learning, and walking away with practical tools to take into the year ahead.

More events, more support, and more opportunities are coming soon for Somerset businesses 🚀

Stay connected with us via our website:
🔗 https://www.somersetbusinesschamber.com.au