About the Chamber

ABOUT THE MOUNT ISA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

The Mount Isa Chamber of Commerce has a proud history of serving the region and has been an active leader and strong voice for the commercial, industrial, civic and general interests of the North West. The Chamber is also a proactive force involved in employment issues, regional and economic development, government relations and events management.

In addition to this, the Chamber has also taken on a role to provide services that are requested and needed by business in the community. This includes providing demographic and resource information to key parties in regards to the business structure of the region, developing the Quick Smart Easifind (local phone directory), facilitating the Business of the Year Awards, organising networking events and co-ordinating the annual Xstrata Mount Isa Mining Expo.

2009-2010 MOUNT ISA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD MEMBERS

Executive Committee

President: Brett Peterson (Managing Director—Mount Isa Mining Supplies)

Vice - President: Ken Draffen (General Manager—Engineering Services & Projects – Xstrata Copper )

Treasurer: Errol Culbertson (Project Manager - Pybar Pty Ltd)

Secretary: Melanie Litzow (Associate—National Australia Bank)

Management Committee

Greg Palm (Senior Regional Officer - Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation, Queensland)

Peta Butler (LCP Coordinator-Isa Skills/Job Futures)

Richard Shanks (Director- Neovision Photography)

Brian Atherinos - (President - Mount Isa Toursism Association, Manager - Outback@Isa)

Staff

Manager: Patricia O'Callaghan
Administration/Finance Officer: Allison Elcoate
Business Administration Trainee: Laura Brady
Desert Knowledge Australia Outback Networks Project Network Development Officer: Jo Culbertson