PASSIONATE local business owners and operators will focus on the unique challenges and opportunities in Proserpine.
The move follows the launch of a Proserpine Sub-Committee by the Whitsundays Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI).
“This sub-committee is all about giving Proserpine businesses a stronger voice and ensuring they’re at the table when it comes to shaping the region’s future,” Chamber President Allan Milostic said.
Driving Local Outcomes
The Proserpine Sub-Committee is already making great strides, with several exciting initiatives underway to boost local pride, visibility, and economic opportunity.
These include:
- Launching a business community survey to help build a strong case that improves the visitor experience and supports local trade.
- Bringing Proserpine’s past to life with a proposed Historical Town Trail celebrating the stories, characters and charm that make the town unique.
- Backing major events and local projects that create energy, attract visitors and drive long-term progress for the business community.
- Championing local success stories, sharing the faces behind our businesses and strengthening connections right across the region.
Working Together for Regional Growth
“We’re incredibly proud of the energy and ideas coming from this group,” Chamber Board Member and Sub-Committee Chair Jannah Baker said.
“Everyone is here because they care deeply about Proserpine and want to see it thrive.”
Proserpine Sub-Committee Members:
- Jannah Baker (Chair) – Scallywag Fabrication
- Barb Cochrane – Fresh Fields News and Gifts
- Bernadette Porter – Proserpine State High School
- Channelle Gangemi – Gangemi Cabinetmakers
- Emily Harvey – Filby’s Motors
- Leigh Skead – Creative Connections Whitsunday
- Mark Lipkin – The Airlie Group
- Wendy Barker – AWB First Aid First
The Sub-Committee meets bi-monthly and welcomes interest from other local business owners who’d like to be involved.
For more information or to get involved contact the Whitsundays Chamber.
