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As the region’s peak business organisation, Business Illawarra is dedicated to helping businesses

We’re committed to meeting the specific needs of our dynamic business community by connecting members with the tools they need to succeed in business. We champion the strategic interests of members and the Illawarra region to create a vibrant business environment that drives growth and sustainable prosperity for all, supporting businesses across the Illawarra-Shoalhaven as well the South Coast and Capital regions.

09/11/2026

A petition delivered to Parliament. A digital campaign shared across a region.

Different ways of making a collective voice visible. But what makes that voice worth listening to?

In this excerpt from Borrowed Perspective, Terry recalls a regional petition campaign, and the conversation turns to what organising business support looks like in a digital world.

For anyone involved in advocacy, it’s a useful question: how do we turn individual concerns into a clear, shared case for change?

What helps a business issue move from conversation to action?

06/11/2026

We loved showing Dr Paul Grimes PSM, CEO of Austrade around Buckaroo Leatherworks impressive new Port Kembla factory, which had been running for just five weeks when we visited!

Tanya Van Der Water told us how Buckaroo grew from a family-owned business into a nationally recognised Australian manufacturing brand, then showed us around the new facility.

Thank you, Tanya and the Buckaroo team, for a great visit. It's fantastic to see this kind of manufacturing in the Illawarra!

05/11/2026

It was a privilege to visit BlueScope with Dr Paul Grimes PSM, CEO of Austrade, during his recent visit to the Illawarra!

Dave Scott and Michael Reay gave us a behind-the-scenes tour of the steelworks and the land transformation underway across the site. It was a strong reminder of the industrial backbone of our region and where it's heading next.

Thank you to the BlueScope team for having us!

05/11/2026

We recently welcomed Dr Paul Grimes PSM, CEO of Austrade, to the Illawarra and took him to visit Hysata in Port Kembla!

Paul Barrett and Prachi Agrawal showed us around and took us through Hysata's hydrogen technology. It's world-leading innovation, built right here in our region.

Thank you to the Hysata team for opening your doors!

03/11/2026

What do you bring to the room?
Business connections can begin with a conversation. A collective voice takes listening, participation and a reason to work together.
In the new episode of Borrowed Perspective, Coralie McCarthy sits down with Terry and Josh to explore how that voice is built, from regional campaigns to the everyday decisions of business leadership.
They discuss why face-to-face relationships still matter, how advocacy changes across generations, and how to hold a position when people disagree.
There is plenty here for business owners, emerging leaders and anyone who wants to contribute to the Illawarra’s future.
Watch or listen to the full conversation: [Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/borrowed-perspective/id6799310339
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0343lenu42HCZwfBpJDVFg?si=aa41d30a7fa8451f
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/
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02/11/2026

Tomorrow on Borrowed Perspective: Terry and Josh join me to talk about how business earns a voice. From the history of our chambers to the value of listening, there’s a lot in this conversation. New episode tomorrow.

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02/11/2026

3 state winners!

The 2026 Business NSW State Business Awards were held at the ICC Sydney on Friday night. The Illawarra, South Coast and Southern Highlands had 22 finalists in the room, and three of them took home state titles:

🏆 Hysata - Employer of Choice (21 Employees and Over)
🏆Green Gravity - Excellence in Sustainability
🏆 nowra.org.au - Outstanding Visitor & 24-Hour Economy Collaboration

All three started their journey at the IMB Bank Illawarra Business Awards. Some of the best businesses in NSW really are right here in our backyard. 💙

Let's give them the celebration they deserve! 🎉 Drop a 👏 or a congratulations in the comments, tag someone from these teams, and share this post to show NSW what our region is made of.

A huge congratulations as well to every finalist who flew the flag for our region. You've done us proud!

26/10/2026

Borrowed perspective ep. 03 1 Dr Mitch talks though what it was like to loose a@family business Dr Mitch - helping service business owners scale # the full episode where ever you listen to your podcasts!

26/10/2026

Borrowed Perspective ep. 03
with Dr Mitch.. episode link in the comments 👇

26/10/2026

Small business is exhausted, it’s time to listen.

Address

Level 5, 8 Regent Street
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61294664620

Website

http://businessillawarra.com/

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