Presidents Update - April
Last month, the Chamber welcomed Kate Spradbrow as the new Operations Manager, bringing extensive experience in sales, HR, and business ownership, positioning her well to assist in implementing the Strategic Operational review. I would Also like to highlight the stable unemployment rate of 3.8% announced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics for February 2024, though it noted potential challenges such as underemployment and its impact on small businesses. Additionally, I will discuss the growing adoption of electric vehicles in regional Australia, Tamworth's review of EV charging station rollout, and the launch of the Think Local Shop Local campaign, aiming to support local businesses and foster community awareness about the importance of shopping locally.