Hornsby Chamber of Commerce

20/06/2026

Yesterday The Hornsby Chamber and local businesses met with Julian Leeser in a round table discussion at Hotel Pennant Hills.

Julian heard from over 20 small businesses and entrepreneurs about their views on Labours budget.

With taxes on savings, investments and family trusts this is going to have a huge impact on local businesses who are already struggling under increased costs.

The general consensus among small businesses is that there is uncertainty. Customers are cutting back on spending, prioritising what they can afford, the cost of living among families is high, prices are going up.

Thank You to Julian Leeser for taking the time to listen to small businesses and the difficulties they are facing. And for taking this to parliament.

Small businesses are the back bone of society, we need small businesses, who put their houses and savings on the line and risk everything for their entrepreneurial drive and passion to create a service or product.

Thank You to everyone who attended and provided valuable feedback at this discussion.

18/06/2026

☕ Join us for our next Hornsby Chamber Coffee Catch Up at The Village Chef.

These mornings are about more than just coffee. They're an opportunity to meet other local business owners, strengthen relationships, share ideas and support local businesses within our community.

Hosted at The Village Chef in Hornsby, this month's catch up provides a relaxed environment to connect with fellow Chamber members and guests while enjoying great coffee and conversation.

Whether you're a long-time member, new to business, or simply looking to expand your local network, we'd love to see you there.

📅 Thursday 9 July 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 11:00am
📍 The Village Chef
1 Lodge St, Hornsby , Sydney, 2077, NSW

🎟 $5 Members
🎟 $10 Guests

Register via the link.
https://hornsbychamber.com.au/events/hornsby-chamber-coffee-catch-up/

Bring a colleague, invite a fellow business owner, or come along and meet someone new.

16/06/2026

Running a business can be challenging, but the right conversations can make all the difference.

Join us next week Thursday for our June Business After Hours event and connect with local business owners, professionals and community leaders from across the Hornsby region.

This month we're heading to Asquith Bowling & Recreation Club for an evening of networking, drinks, pizza and practical business insights from special guest speaker Alec Tucker, Founder of Obiquitech AI Advisory.

Alec will share a practical, non-hype look at where AI is genuinely improving profitability, efficiency and decision-making in modern businesses — and where it may be creating hidden risks instead.

Whether you're already exploring AI or simply curious about what it means for your business, you'll walk away with valuable insights and new local connections.

📅 Thursday 25 June 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Asquith Bowling & Recreation Club
🍕 Drinks & Pizza Included

🎟 $20 Members
🎟 $40 Guests

Bring a colleague, invite another business owner, and join us for an evening of learning, networking and community connection.

Register via the Hornsby Chamber Events Page (Link in the bio)

10/06/2026

Last week’s Hornsby Chamber Coffee Catch-Up proved what we keep saying every Coffee Catch Up is unique, and that’s the point.

This time, we headed to Koala Park Sanctuary Sydney at West Pennant Hills. Our members arrived expecting coffee and conversation. They left having fed kangaroos, met koalas face-to-face, and learned why conservation work matters.

We had a fantastic turnout, and we want to thank Mayor Warren Waddell for joining us. It’s great to have council supporting local business community events.

Also we want to thank the team at Koala Park. These staff members do incredible work caring for native Australian wildlife every single day. Watching them interact with the animals, explain their care routines, and share their passion for conservation; it reminded us why places like this matter. They’ve created something special, and they opened their doors to host us. Thank you.

If you haven’t been to Koala Park and you want to see Australian wildlife up close and personal, it’s genuinely worth the trip.

And if you missed this one? Our next Coffee Catch-Up is at Hornsby Village Chef. Same great networking, different venue, different experience. Event details and registration at the link or on our events page.

https://hornsbychamber.com.au/events/hornsby-chamber-coffee-catch-up/

See you there. 🙌

10/06/2026

08/06/2026

Once a month the Hornsby Chamber serve at The Dish of St John's in Hornsby feeding those who are vulnerable and homeless.

I would like to Thank Chantelle - Community Liasion officer for Julian Leesers office and her daughter and friends from Loretto school.

And Syed Rizwan for their help serving at the May Dish of St John's.

We also had two members of the community who cooked food and served on the evening.

We will be serving this Wednesday 10th June from 5.30-6.30pm.

If you are able to bring food for 6 people and help serve the meals tomorrow evening please reply here or send me a message.

Thank You.

Claire Rampling
President
0412 982 235

08/06/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐊𝐰𝐢𝐤 𝐊𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐲

During our May Hornsby Chamber Coffee Catch Up, we sat down with Nathan, owner of Kwik Kopy Hornsby, to talk about his business journey and his passion for helping other local businesses grow.

From eye catching business cards and brochures to building signage and massive billboards, Nathan and his team at Kwik Kopy provide the design, print, and branding solutions that help Hornsby businesses stand out and make a real impact in their community.

What impressed us most? Nathan's commitment to quality. With cutting edge technology in their shop, he ensures every single print job is perfect because he knows local businesses deserve the best. And his hands-on approach speaks volumes: Nathan is there every day, answering calls and emails personally, ready to help.

In just 10 months, Kwik Kopy has already grown significantly. But Nathan isn't stopping there he's strapped in and ready for what's next.

Visit Nathan at Kwik Kopy Hornsby:
🌐 quickcopy.com.au
📞 Call or email – +61 2 9476 5755 or [email protected]

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞
If you run a business in Hornsby and you're not connected to other local owners who can send work your way, recommend you, or share what's actually working you're leaving money on the table.

If you're a local business owner looking to build valuable connections, raise your profile, and become part of a supportive business community, we'd love to welcome you.

Join the Hornsby Chamber of Commerce link in bio.
https://hornsbychamber.com.au/membership-benefits/

02/06/2026

The businesses gaining the most from AI aren't necessarily the biggest. They're the ones learning where it can genuinely save time, improve decision-making, and create better customer experiences.

That's exactly what Alex Tucker from Obliquitech will be discussing at our next Business After Hours event.

Join local business owners, professionals, and entrepreneurs for an evening of networking, great conversations, drinks, pizza, and practical insights you can take back to your business.

📅 Thursday 25 June 2026
🕕 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 Asquith Bowling & Recreation Club

Tickets:
$20 Chamber Members
$40 Guests

Drinks and pizza included.

Whether you're curious about AI, looking to grow your network, or simply want to connect with other local business people, this is a worthwhile evening to be part of.

Book your ticket via the link in the bio

28/05/2026

Thank You to everyone who joined us last night for our Chambers Business After Hours.

I would like to thank Isuru De Silva from Oz Media Digital for presenting to help small and medium businesses generate leads using digital marketing.

Thank You to Preeti Dey our from Spod Technologies our second guest speaker for helping small businesses understand AI.

It was a great evening with lots of members and guests and lots of networking.

A few other Chamber leaders joined us for the evening which was great.

Thank You to Dearbhla Gambling, Licensee of The Hornsby Inn, for hosting us in the area downstairs and for the complimentary drink vouchers.

All Chamber members are given free room hire in the area downstairs. Thank You for this offer Dearbhla.

Thank You to Darren Hart Photography our Chamber photographer for taking these great photos.

Our next event is our Chamber Coffee Catch up next Thursday 4th June from 9.30-11.30 at The Koala Park in West Pennant Hills.

27/05/2026

Curious about the Hornsby Chamber?

Come along to a free Business After Hours event this evening Wednesday 27th May at The Hornsby Inn from 6-8pm.

With our guest speakers:
Preeti (Spod Tech) and Isuru (Oz Media Digital)

Speaker 1 — Isuru de Silva, OZ Media Digital
Topic: How OZ Media Digital, able to help small and medium businesses can generate consistent leads and growth using simple, results driven digital marketing.

Speaker 2 — Preeti Dey, SPOD Tech
Topic: How SPOD Tech can help small businesses with AI understanding and implementation with free proof of concepts.

NETWORKING
Before and after you will have open networking time to meet the Hornsby business community.

Welcome drink on arrival.
Food can be purchased from the restaurant.

🗓️ Wednesday 27 May 2026
⏰ 6:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 The Hornsby Inn, Hornsby
🎟️ FREE — Chamber members and non-members welcome

Registration required via the link
https://hornsbychamber.com.au/events/business-after-hours/