Colac & District Chamber of Commerce

17/06/2026

Last Thursday, 11 June, we were proud to host the Colac Chamber Business Bowling Bash! 🎳

It was a fantastic night with local businesses coming together for some friendly competition, networking, and plenty of fun both on and off the lanes.

Congratulations to Bakers Delight Colac, who bowled their way to the top and claimed the Business Bowling Bash title, along with $300 worth of advertising credit with ELM Hire Colac

A big thank you to everyone who entered a team and helped make the event such a success. It was great to see so many local businesses involved, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back for the next one!

08/06/2026

🏆LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING! BUSINESS BOWLING BASH!🎳

We are two days away from the Business Bowling Bash with limited spots left. If you've been thinking about taking part, you need to get your tickets now! You can pay on the night or in advance but still need to sign up!

This year the winning business gets $300 worth of VMS advertising credit with Elm Hire Colac!

📆 Thursday 11 June, 6-9pm
📍 Colac Tenpin Bowl
🎟️ Chamber members & staff: $30pp
Non-members & staff: $40pp

Limited spots remain so get your tickets quick!

Will your business bowl over the competition?
Bookings are open now at https://events.humanitix.com/business-bowling-bash

* Only 1 team per business, comp bowlers can only use house bowling balls

04/06/2026

🏆LIMITED SPOTS REMAINING! BUSINESS BOWLING BASH!🎳

We are one week away from the Business Bowling Bash with limited spots left. If you've been thinking about taking part, you need to get your tickets now! You can pay on the night or in advance but still need to sign up!

This year the winning business gets $300 worth of VMS advertising credit with Elm Hire Colac!

📆 Thursday 11 June, 6-9pm
📍 Colac Tenpin Bowl
🎟️ Chamber members & staff: $30pp
Non-members & staff: $40pp

Limited spots remain so get your tickets quick!

Will your business bowl over the competition?
Bookings are open now at https://events.humanitix.com/business-bowling-bash

* Only 1 team per business, comp bowlers can only use house bowling balls

28/05/2026

🏆 BUSINESS BOWLING BASH!🎳

The Business Bowling Bash is back the 11th of June with some new twists!

This year the winning business gets $300 worth of VMS advertising credit with Elm Hire Colac!

📆 Thursday 11 June, 6-9pm
📍 Colac Tenpin Bowl
🎟️ Chamber members & staff: $30pp
Non-members & staff: $40pp

Max of 10 team slots available so get your tickets quick!

Will your business bowl over the competition?
Bookings are open now at https://events.humanitix.com/business-bowling-bash

* Only 1 team per business, comp bowlers can only use house bowling balls

25/05/2026

💙 If your business is struggling to find employees locally, Find out more about overseas workers programs at our free info session on Tuesday, 10am at Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre.

RSVP now at https://events.humanitix.com/visa-workers-info-session-colac

With empty spots in his Gellibrand Street kitchen and scant local applicants around to fill them, Babil owner Serdar Basolgu says sponsoring hard-working chefs and staff is worth the effort to find staff willing to work hard.

20/05/2026

The Rhys Evans Farm Machinery team struggled to hire and retain local mechanics for years before turning to an overseas workers program. Meet their Filipino employees Jade, Dalyn, Alvin and Jerold, who are still going strong after 3-4 years at Rhys Evans and have even brought their families over to grow up in Colac 💙

Is your business struggling to find employees locally? Find out more about overseas workers programs at our free info session on Tuesday, 10am at Colac Otway Performing Arts & Cultural Centre.

RSVP now at https://events.humanitix.com/visa-workers-info-session-colac

20/05/2026

🌎Did you know, eligible local businesses can sponsor skilled and semi-skilled overseas workers for roles you're unable to fill locally - helping address workforce shortages and keep our community strong.
❓Interested to learn more?
💡Come along to free information session for business owners and operators.

When: Tuesday 26 May at 10am for a 10.30am start
Where: COPACC Civic Hall, 95-97 Gellibrand Street, Colac
Cost: Free
What: - A speaker from Home Affairs and the Great South Coast DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) Coordinator will offer expert advice.
- Representatives from local companies will share their experiences.
- Casey McDonald will speak about housing your new recruit(s).
⏰Please register by today - Wednesday 20 May at:
https://events.humanitix.com/visa-workers-info-session-colac?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e225_tv2_tp1_a1demo0e5kz9v2
Co-hosted by Colac & District Chamber of Commerce and Colac Otway Shire Council

14/05/2026

Thank you to the Colac & District Family History Group Inc. for inviting us along to launch 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗮𝘄𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 — 𝗔 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗰 𝟭𝟴𝟰𝟵–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲