Shoalhaven Business Chamber

11/04/2026

Meet Raj – Raj is our Head of Judges and does a stellar job each year overseeing the process, managing our team of volunteer judges and ensuring we meet our requirements set down by Business NSW. Raj is a business owner, former CEO, experienced Board Director, Business NSW Award winner and long-term executive member of Shoalhaven Business Chamber. Thank you for everything you do Raj!
Our judges can't wait to start reading your entries to the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards, be sure to get those in by May 11. Full details on our website.

10/04/2026

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Meet Robyn Lewis of LRA Consulting Australia — a local Nowra business making a big impact for clients who need smart, reliable admin support without the overhead of a full-time employee.

With 30+ years of experience across Defence, state government, not-for-profits, and small and large businesses, Robyn brings serious credentials to every client she works with. She's been self-employed since 2018, delivering virtual assistance, office administration, and executive support to a diverse range of clients.

Robyn's services include:
- EA/PA & executive support
- Document control
- Tender preparation & management
- Data analysis & reporting
- Calendar & email management

As an independent contractor, Robyn offers a flexible, cost-effective solution — you only pay for the hours worked, with no super, leave entitlements, or office costs to worry about.

If your business needs skilled admin support without the commitment of a full-time hire, Robyn is your person!

www.lraconsultingaustralia.com
robyn@lraconsultingaustralia.com
+61 466 269 811

09/04/2026

BLOOPER REEL ALERT | Sorry not sorry Crystal Brandon - the unpoppable champagne bottle is too funny not to share. Remember entries are NOW OPEN for the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards. Visit our website for more info

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

08/04/2026

Free tickets available for this online event next week 👇
https://www.shoalhavenbusinesschamber.com.au/event/lunch-n-learn-tips-tricks-to-enter-2026-actewagl-shoalhaven-business-awards/

07/04/2026

Our ‘lunch n learn’ session on submitting an award-winning entry into the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven business awards, will be held on April 16 at 12pm (online). Register via our website.
A recording will be available for anyone who misses it but for now be sure to download the 2026 Awards Pack via our website and have a think about which categories you’d like to enter.
We recommend saving the questions in a word doc (along with the word limit) and start plugging away, making a note of what evidence/data you need to collect to include. Once you’re happy with the wording, log back on to the portal and submit your responses.
You can enter as many categories as you like, there is no cost to enter and you don’t have to be a member of the Shoalhaven Business Chamber.
We’d love to hear your story!

03/04/2026

The 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards Portal is now open.
Download an awards pack from our website and start thinking about your entries.
Hurry, submissions close May 11.
Tag someone who should enter!

01/04/2026

This is something I have fought for and is a win for the business community!

The NSW Government is conducting a 90-day review of the former Business Connect business advisory service, with feedback to inform a future business advisory model for small businesses across NSW. To access the survey, please click here - https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/New-small-business-advisory-service

As you know, small businesses are an incredibly important part of the state’s economy. There are more than 890,000 small businesses in NSW and they employ around 1.8 million people. Supporting small business is a priority for the NSW Government, and we provide free direct support through the Service NSW Business Bureau, which offers tailored assistance to thousands of businesses every year.

The Business Connect program provided a complementary support service to small businesses across NSW. Under Business Connect, the NSW Government supported up to eight hours’ free advice from independent business advisory services. There were 10 providers across the state, with most offering general advice and others a more specialised service.

The key objective of this review is to understand what worked well under Business Connect and what can be improved, so we can deliver even more value for the small businesses of NSW.

We encourage you to share this survey with small businesses and business groups in your community, so we are hearing from as many people as possible. The survey will close on Sunday, 19 April.

30/03/2026

‘Gather’ is this year’s theme of the 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards in partnership with Shoalhaven Business Chamber and Shoalhaven City Council.
‘Gather’ is about bringing people together — to connect, to share stories, and to recognise the businesses and individuals shaping the Shoalhaven. It reflects the simple idea that stronger communities are built when we show up for each other.
The awards portal is now open via our website, what categories will you enter?

26/03/2026

The 2026 ActewAGL Shoalhaven Business Awards are now open! Get your entries in via https://shoalhavenbusinessawards.awardsplatform.com/