Albany Chamber of Commerce & Industry

20/06/2026

Looking to grow your team, explore apprenticeship pathways, or simply connect with other local businesses?

Join us for Coffee & Connect with Apprenticeship Support Australia.

This relaxed morning networking event is a great opportunity to learn more about the support available for employers, apprentices and trainees across Western Australia, while building valuable connections within the Great Southern business community.

Whether you're considering taking on an apprentice for the first time or simply want to stay informed, we'd love to see you there.

All are welcome.

Book your spot via the ACCI Events page:
https://www.albanycci.com.au/events

19/06/2026

Do you know a farmer, agricultural business or innovator who deserves recognition?

Nominations are now open for the inaugural Paul Lionetti 2026 Great Southern Farmer Awards, celebrating the people helping shape one of Australia's most productive agricultural regions.

From innovation and sustainability to leadership and community contribution, these awards recognise those making a positive impact across the Great Southern.

Award categories include:
• Great Southern Farmer of the Year
• Great Southern Women in Agriculture Award
• Young Farmer of the Year (18–35)
• Agri-Tourism Business of the Year
• Farm Innovation of the Year

With 𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟳 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, now is the time to shine a spotlight on the farmers, producers and agricultural leaders who help our region thrive.

The inaugural awards presentation will be held on 21 August 2026, with tickets available from 22 June.

Nominate someone today via the Great Southern Farmer Awards page.

https://www.facebook.com/greatsouthernfarmerawards

The Great Southern Farming Awards exist to shine a spotlight on the contributions of farmers in our communities

17/06/2026

𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽: 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 👀🍷

What do you tell visitors when they ask:

"Where's the best coffee in town?"
"What should we do while we're here?"
"What's something only the locals know about?"

Whether you're working in hospitality, tourism, retail, accommodation, customer service, volunteering at events, or simply helping people find their way around our region, those conversations matter.

Homegrown Hospitality: Live Like a Local is a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help you feel confident sharing local knowledge, delivering great customer experiences, and managing busy periods with ease.

You'll walk away with:
- Greater knowledge of Albany and the Great Southern
- Practical customer service skills
- Strategies for handling pressure during peak visitor periods
- Confidence in representing our region

Best of all, thanks to Tourism WA funding, this workshop is completely 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 to attend.

📅 Wednesday 1 July 2026
🕤 9:30am – 2:30pm
📍 Albany Public Library Meeting Room

Places are limited, so secure your spot today.

🔗 Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/home-grown-hospitality

12/06/2026

🎉 CONGRATULATIONS BELLA ROSE OGIER! 🎉

You're our lucky winner of 2 tickets to Stress Less: Keeping Your Cool in Customer-Facing Roles this Sunday at Albany's Historic Whaling Station.

Please send us a Facebook Messenger message as soon as possible and we'll get your tickets organised. 💕

A huge thank you to everyone who entered, shared the post and tagged their friends. We loved seeing all the wonderful people you'd like to bring along.

And if you missed out this time, don't worry... there are still a couple of tickets available!

If you spend your days looking after customers, clients, guests, patients, volunteers, staff or your community, this day has been designed for you.

Expect practical tools, meaningful conversations, beautiful surroundings, catered refreshments and a chance to refill your own cup for a change.

📅 Sunday 14 June
📍 Albany's Historic Whaling Station
⏰ 9am – 4pm

We'd love to see you there.

Book your ticket today:
[https://events.humanitix.com/homegrown-hospitality-live-like-a-local-yeln5ehm](https://events.humanitix.com/homegrown-hospitality-live-like-a-local-yeln5ehm)

12/06/2026

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Being Drawn Today 🎉🎉🎉🎉

This is being drawn at 5pm today so tag your friends and make sure you've got your entries in!!!!!

🎁 WIN 2 TICKETS TO STRESS LESS 🎁

Do you know someone who spends their days looking after everyone else?

We're giving away 2 tickets to our upcoming wellbeing workshop:

✨ Stress Less: Keeping Your Cool in Customer-Facing Roles
📍 Albany's Historic Whaling Station
🗓 Sunday 14 June
⏰ 9am – 4pm

Whether you work in hospitality, tourism, customer service, retail, community services, or volunteer roles, this day is designed to help you pause, reset and refill your own cup.

Your day includes:

✨ Guided wellbeing activities
✨ Practical stress management tools
✨ Communication and resilience strategies
✨ Opportunities to connect with others
✨ Catered refreshments and lunch
✨ A stunning setting overlooking King George Sound

To enter:

✔ Love this post
✔ Tag the person you'd bring along
✔ Share this post for an extra entry

🎉 Winner drawn Thursday 12 June 2026.

Can't wait to see if you win?

Secure your place today:
https://events.humanitix.com/homegrown-hospitality-live-like-a-local-yeln5ehm

Prize consists of two event tickets and is not transferable for cash or credit.

11/06/2026

The ACCI Business & Community Directory is much more than a directory.

It's where locals find trusted businesses. It's where community groups connect with new members. It's where visitors discover what makes the Great Southern such a special place to live, work and explore.

Delivered to more than 23,000 households and businesses across the region, it's one of the most effective ways to put your organisation in front of the local community.

Whether you're an established business, a new start-up, a sporting club, not-for-profit or community organisation, we'd love to help you be part of it.

Ready to secure your spot? Scan the QR code or get in touch with the ACCI team today.

10/06/2026

You never know which conversations will change your future ☀️

Today, Retravision Stadium was buzzing with opportunity as employers, training providers, students, jobseekers and community members came together for the 2026 Great Southern Deadly Jobs & Careers Expo.

From exploring career pathways and training opportunities to connecting directly with local employers, the event showcased the many possibilities available across our region.

A huge congratulations to Impact Services , the Jobs & Skills Centre and all event partners for delivering such an important community event, helping people discover pathways into employment, education and future careers.

It was fantastic to see so many conversations happening and so much enthusiasm for the future of the Great Southern 🙌

10/06/2026

Have you ever walked away from a conversation and thought...

"I wish I'd handled that differently."

Maybe it was a difficult staff member.
Maybe it was an unhappy customer.
Maybe it was a tense conversation with a colleague.
Maybe it was someone having a bad day and you accidentally got caught in the crossfire.

The truth is, conflict doesn't just happen in hospitality and tourism.

It happens in offices.
It happens on worksites.
It happens in retail stores.
It happens in boardrooms.
It happens anywhere people work together.

That's why our upcoming workshop, 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀, is relevant for leaders across all industries.

You'll learn practical, repeatable tools to:
✓ Recognise and regulate emotional triggers
✓ Respond rather than react in high-pressure situations
✓ Use language that de-escalates tension
✓ Navigate difficult conversations with confidence
✓ Build trust and accountability within your team

Whether you're managing staff, leading volunteers, supervising teams or running your own business, these are skills that can make every workplace conversation easier.

Because leadership isn't about avoiding difficult conversations.
It's about knowing how to have them well.

📅 Monday 15 June
📍 Albany

Register via the ACCI events page > https://www.albanycci.com.au/events/julycc-3b2x8-88fpl-esa2k

10/06/2026

☕ Tourism & Hospitality Catch-Up | Monday 15 June | 730am

If you own, manage or work in a tourism or hospitality business, we'd love to see you next Monday morning at Handasyde's Strawberry Farm & Café.

This informal catch-up has been shaped by industry feedback and is all about bringing local operators together to share ideas, challenges and opportunities.

Whether you have questions, concerns, insights or simply want to hear what others are thinking, this is your chance to be part of the conversation.

📅 Monday 15 June
⏰ 7:30am – 9:00am
📍 Handasyde's Strawberry Farm & Café

Grab a coffee, connect with fellow operators and help shape practical solutions for our local tourism and hospitality industry.

Register via the link in our events page.

https://www.albanycci.com.au/events

Handasyde's

09/06/2026

When was the last time you did something just for you?

Not for your customers.
Not for your team.
Not for your family.
Not for your business.

Just for you.

As part of our upcoming Wellbeing Retreat, we're creating space to slow down, breathe and reconnect.

🌿 A gentle Pilates session with Paris, designed to help you reset, connect and move your body with intention.

🎨 A guided Textured Art Workshop with Maddy, where there is no right or wrong outcome. Just creativity, expression and the opportunity to let your emotions and intuition guide the process.

You'll also enjoy meaningful conversations, practical wellbeing tools and time away from the demands of everyday life.

Thanks to Tourism WA funding, this retreat has been heavily subsidised, making it an accessible opportunity for hospitality, tourism and customer-facing professionals to invest in their wellbeing.

Because the people who spend their days looking after others deserve to be looked after too.

📍 Albany
📅 Saturday 14 June
🎟️ Limited places available

Secure your spot here https://www.albanycci.com.au/events/julycc-3b2x8-88fpl