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The Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce supports businesses in the Cumberland Council Area

13/09/2026

A Heartfelt Thank You to Cumberland Council !

We are incredibly proud that the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce was recently named Outstanding Local Chamber at the 2026 Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE), held at CommBank Stadium.

Today, we would like to recognise and sincerely thank one of the key supporters who helped make this achievement possible — Cumberland Council, under the leadership of Mayor Ola Hamed.

Council’s generous sponsorship of our Chamber, together with the grant that enabled us to deliver a series of Cross-Cultural Cohesion Workshops, played an important role in our success.

These workshops brought people from different cultural and business communities together, encouraged greater understanding and connection, and celebrated the incredible diversity that makes Western Sydney such a vibrant place to live, work and do business.

To Mayor Ola Hamed and the Councillors of Cumberland Council — thank you for believing in our work, supporting our vision and investing in the community we are so proud to serve.

Your support goes far beyond helping our Chamber grow. It helps us create stronger connections, more opportunities and a more inclusive and united Western Sydney.

We are truly grateful for your continued support and partnership.

10/09/2026

We are incredibly proud that the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce has been named Outstanding Local Chamber at the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE)!

This prestigious award belongs to every business owner, member, volunteer, supporter and community leader who has contributed to our journey.

As one of the largest multicultural chambers in the region, we are proud to represent the incredible diversity of Western Sydney. Our mission goes beyond networking — through workshops, events, business introductions and advocacy, we create opportunities, build meaningful connections and support both emerging and established local businesses.

Different cultures. Different industries. Different stories. One shared vision: a thriving, connected and inclusive business community.

Being named WSABE Outstanding Local Chamber is a wonderful recognition of our collective passion and hard work.

Thank you to our entire Greater Cumberland Chamber family. This award belongs to all of us, and we look forward to achieving even more together!

09/09/2026

A Night to Remember: Greater Cumberland Chamber Named WSABE’s Outstanding Local Chamber

What an incredible night for the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce!

On 4 September, we proudly took the stage at the Western Sydney Awards for Business Excellence (WSABE) at the magnificent CommBank Stadium and received one of the evening’s most prestigious honours:

Outstanding Local Chamber. 🏆

This recognition is an extraordinary milestone for our Chamber and for the entire Greater Cumberland business community.

We are incredibly proud of how far we have come — and deeply grateful to everyone who has been part of this journey.

This achievement belongs to all of us.

05/09/2026

It has been a decade of hard yards sometimes committing 10 hours per week suporting our chambers But it paid of last night when our chamber won the WSABE Oustanding local chamber award. Here is my acceptance speech. Thank you so much. I'm accepting this on behalf of my board and our members — and honestly, on behalf of every volunteer chamber board out there. You know what it takes to run your own business through the toughest conditions we've seen since COVID, and still find ten hours a week to show up to help other businesses. That's extraordinary, and we don't say it enough: thank you.
Ten years ago, our chamber board talked about closing down. Our membership was decreasing. Attendance at events was dwindling.
At this time a group of us decided to try something new — establish a position between the mainstream chambers and the community chambers, with board members forming bridges to each major community in the area.
Cumberland is one of the few LGAs which is migrant-dominated. Here highly qualified migrants regularly start businesses because they cannot get jobs that matched their skills. They start businesses with very little money but enormous energy, building a better life for their kids. It would've been easy to chase the big end of town — where the money is, where the sponsors are. But we decided to go the other way — support the start-ups, the people who needed help and knowledge the most. Part of this focus was to keep membership fees one of the lowest in Sydney and to organise events for free, because cost should never be the reason someone can't join us. It wasn't easy.
We also focused outward, on international business and how businesses can effectively conduct business across cultures.
I want to thank Sonia Gandhi and her team, as well as the Parramatta Chamber, for organising this event so tirelessly, and a special mention to our sponsors, who back us year after year without ever expecting anything in return.
This award belongs to every volunteer chamber board out there who continue doing their work quietly, because they believe in their community. To every business out there doing it tough — I hope we see the light at the end of the tunnel very soon. And to all the chamber boards out there: keep supporting, keep smiling, and I'll see you all next year.
Thank you.

26/08/2026

Happy Onam to everyone in the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce community! 🌼

Today marks Thiruvonam, the culmination of the ten day Onam festival celebrated by Kerala's community here and around the world. As a harvest festival, Onam is a wonderful reminder of the values of hard work, prosperity and togetherness that our business community holds dear.

To all our Malayali members and business owners celebrating today, I wish you and your families continued success, growth and prosperity in the year ahead.

Happy Onam!

Immanuel Selvaraj
President, Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce

11/08/2026

It was a pleasure to attend the event with Olufemi Pedro at The Ponds Community Hub.

A big thank you to Ola Fareo, President of the Nigerian Association, for the kind invitation and warm welcome.

It was inspiring to see the High Commissioner actively promoting international business, stronger connections and new opportunities between communities and countries.

It was also fantastic to meet the President of the Nigerian Chamber of Commerce, who travelled all the way from Nigeria to attend the event.

A wonderful evening of networking, meaningful conversations and building stronger international business relationships. 🇳🇬🇦🇺

16/07/2026

The very first fringe event hosted by the South Asian Advisory Forum was held on 4 July as part of the NSW Labor State Conference.

The discussion highlighted the Labor Party’s commitment to better understanding the needs of South Asian communities and developing policies that help these communities thrive.

The panel featured Charishma Kaliyanda MP (Liverpool), Ash Ambihaipahar MP (Federal Member), and Warren Kirby MP (Riverstone). Also in attendance were Zhi Soon MP (East Hills), Anthony D’Adam MLC, Donna Davis MP (Parramatta), and several local councillors.

It was wonderful to see a full house, with many attendees standing due to the high level of interest. The strong turnout reflects the importance of continuing meaningful conversations and strengthening engagement with our diverse communities.

We look forward to seeing this event become a regular feature at future NSW Labor State Conferences.

15/07/2026

It was an honour to attend the NSW Labor State Conference at Sydney Town Hall as a delegate.

The conference brought together around 800 delegates from across New South Wales to discuss key issues that will help shape the future of our state.

One of the major announcements came from Premier Chris Minns, who reaffirmed the NSW Government’s commitment to bringing train manufacturing back to the Hunter with a $12 billion investment over the next 15 years. This initiative will create local jobs, apprenticeships and strengthen Australian manufacturing.

Delegates also debated important issues including gambling reform, community protections and protest laws, reflecting the value of open discussion and democratic decision-making.

It was a privilege to be part of these conversations and to contribute to the policymaking process. Thank you to everyone involved in organising such an important conference.

02/07/2026

Part 4 of our Cross-Cultural Workshop Series, held on 29 June at the Granville Centre, was another successful and engaging session.

The workshop, led by Sharmily, CEO of LEAD, brought together a highly engaged audience and sparked thoughtful discussions on the opportunities and challenges of leading in a cross-cultural environment.

Participants explored the complexities of working with teams made up of people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gained practical insights into effective communication, inclusive leadership, and building stronger multicultural workplaces.

Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to such meaningful conversations. We look forward to continuing this important series.

09/06/2026

On 1 June, representatives from the Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce had the privilege of hosting a distinguished delegation from China National Gold Group Corporation at the Holroyd Centre.

China National Gold Group is China’s largest gold mining company and the only centrally administered state-owned enterprise dedicated exclusively to the gold industry. The Group plays a significant role in the global mining sector through its involvement in geological exploration, mining, refining, engineering, research, and international resource development.

Among the 15 delegates were:

• Mr Yin Changbo – President, China National Gold Group Co., Ltd.
• Mr Cui Yang – General Manager, Strategic Management Department & Policy Research Office, China National Gold Group Co., Ltd.
• Mr Lu Shudong – General Manager, Mineral Resources Department & International Cooperation Department, China National Gold Group Co., Ltd.

It was fascinating to learn that China is the world’s largest gold producer, followed by Australia, while India remains the world’s largest consumer of gold.

Following the meeting, our Chamber facilitated a visit to Malabar Gold & Diamonds in Harris Park, one of India’s largest jewellery retailers, with an annual turnover exceeding AUD 12 billion.

The delegation expressed strong interest in exploring opportunities in Australia, including the establishment of retail operations and potential acquisitions within the Australian gold sector.

Local representatives attending the meeting included:

• Dr Diane Coleman – Councillor, Cumberland City Council
• Susai Benjamin – Councillor, Blacktown City Council
• Immanuel Selvaraj – President, Greater Cumberland Chamber of Commerce and Councillor, The Hills Shire Council
• Irfan Malik – Former President of AIBC and Director, Malabar Gold & Diamonds

The meeting highlighted the importance of strengthening international relationships, fostering investment opportunities, and creating meaningful partnerships that can contribute to economic growth and multicultural business collaboration in Australia.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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https://greatercumberlandchamber.org/

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