Business forums, training & mentoring

Joining a networking group, business forum or advisory group offers many benefits for your business. It can allow you to share business ideas, receive guidance from peers and mentors and find out about emerging market opportunities, technological innovation and relevant programs and services.

A number of business and networking groups are active in the Macleay Valley. Several groups also facilitate information exchange between government and business.

Business and training associations

• Macleay Valley Business Chamber
• South West Rocks Chamber of Commerce 
• Macleay Valley Business Women’s Network
• Business NSW Mid-North Coast
• Macleay Valley Liquor Accord
• TAFE NSW
• CUC Macleay Valley

Business advice and assistance

• Business Connect offers professional, personal and confidential advice to help you start or grow your business.
• Through Australian Small Business Advisory Services (ASBAS) Digital Solutions, you can access individual business support to grow your digital capabilities.
• Strengthening Business provides access to experts who’ll work with you to rebuild your business after the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires and connect you to the services you need to recover.
• Kempsey Shire Council collaborates with the 6 Degrees innovation network, an initiative of Coffs Harbour City Council supporting innovation, start-ups and business growth.