RCCIWA Members Forum – November 7th and 8th 2024 – Registrations Close November 1st
We are very excited about our second RCCIWA members Forum for 2024 being held in Perth on November 7^th & 8^th  at the Novotel Perth Murray Street. Not long to go now! For those who are new to our network or who have not attended one of our Forums previously – this two-day event aims to deliver important advocacy opportunities with key decision makers, interesting speakers and workshops, information, learning and sharing and highly valuable networking and connection opportunities. 

Please register today if you have not already – registrations close this Friday, November 1st - RCCIWA Members Forum November 2024
This time we are doing things a bit differently, with both days being held at the Novotel Perth Murray Street. We are still inviting Ministers and Members of Parliament, will have member workshops and discussions and guest speakers as usual – however it will be a more mixed program over both days (rather that two quite distinctive days). We are excited about holding both days at the Novotel as it gives us much more flexibility in the program (for us and our speakers)  but also will give us more time for member-to-member workshops and connection, which we know is what our members are very keen for us to deliver. More time to connect with and learn from each other – our favourite part of the Forums too!!

Our fabulous friends at the Novotel Perth Murray Street have offered us a special rate for all of our delegates – you can book here

This RCCIWA member only event is open to representatives of our members, elected or employed. We know you will get a great deal from the Forum, and we will benefit from you joining us. It is a great way for new committee members and new employees to learn more about how all of the Chambers around regional WA operate and to be on the forefront of advocacy and representation. Please talk to your committee and staff (for those who have employees) about who might attend on behalf of your organisation and represent them. You can find out more about why someone from your organisation should attend here and more details about the two-day forum here.

2025 WA Regional Business Excellence Awards  - Saturday March 29^th 2025
After our very successful inaugural WA Regional Business Excellence Awards held in April of this year, we are very excited to let you know that nominations are now open  for our 2025 WA Regional Business Excellence Awards. Save the date for Saturday March 29^th 2025 for our Gala Event being held at the Westin Perth that will celebrate and recongise WA’s amazing regional businesses as well as bring regional businesses, our members, supporters and stakeholders together. All entrants must have won an aligned category at their local business awards program hosted by an RCCIWA. As we know quite a few of our members have already held their awards for 2024 – now is the time to encourage your eligible winners to enter WARBEA2025 (awardsplatform.com) 

You can find all of the supporting information for aspiring entrants here:

• Key Dates and Submission Information
• Award Categories Summary
• Award Category Questions and Criteria
• Terms & Conditions
• FAQ’s

We would love all of our members who host awards in 2024 to encourage their winners to enter and we would love all stakeholders and regional business friends to support our event and join us on the night. 

This is our chance to celebrate the incredible regional businesses in WA who are making a positive impact in so many ways and setting the benchmarks for business excellence. In regional WA, local businesses are proud and excited to share their success with the community they are completely invested in, and the WA Regional Business Excellence Awards gives them a broader state-wide platform to amplify their success and positive contributions. We also know they provide aspiration and inspiration for all regionals businesses in WA. 

If you have any questions about our 2025 WARBEA’s in regard to anything, including opportunities to sponsor, please email me at ceo@regionalchamberswa.com.au

2024 Annual General Meeting  of the Regional Chambers of Commerce and Industry WA (Inc) – This Wednesday
Wednesday 30^th October 2024
10.00AM
Online via MS Teams
The 2024 Annual General Meeting of RCCIWA will be held via MS Teams at 10am on Wednesday October 30th 2024. The online meeting link has been sent to our members. If you have not received the meeting invite please email Emmi Taylor at admin@regionalchamberswa.com.au and she will ensure you are sent the invitation. If you have any questions or need more information about the AGM, please email Kitty ceo@regionalchamberswa.com.au

RCCIWA Monthly Online Members Meeting
On the second Tuesday of each month at 10am we hold an online members’ meeting which usually runs for an hour to 90 minutes. We usually see around 12 of our member organisations represented each month to give member updates, discuss common issues & possible solutions to these, as well as the opportunity to share and learn from each other. We also hear from experts from the SBDC and CCIWA, as well as others as requested. The monthly meetings are a great way of connecting with our members with each other, as well as working through common issues or activities. Calendar Invites for the year were sent to our members in January. If you do not have a calendar invite, please let me know and I will send you one. The agenda and a reminder will be sent out a few days before the meeting each month. 

RCCIWA Administrative Items

• We are currently updating the processes for our distribution lists for all communications as well as building a new website. To help us ensure we have the correct info for each of our member, we are asking members to complete the member update form. https://form.jotform.com/RCCIWA/memberupdate
• Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Instagram and share our pages with your members, and in particular your elected committee or board members.
• We have also established dedicated Facebook and Instagram pages for our Awards – we would love you to follow them too.