Business Lismore is your community, your voice, and your competitive advantage. When local businesses connect, Lismore wins.
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Lismore Chamber helps businesses grow with strong community and government engagement.
Membership starts at just $175/year for small businesses. That’s less than 50 cents a day to access networking events, advocacy, business support, a members directory listing, and a community of fellow Lismore business owners who want to see you succeed.
Your voice in local business - Amplified
Connections that drive growth
Be seen, celebrated and belong
When you join Business Lismore, you’re not just joining an organisation — you’re joining a movement. As the Lismore LGA’s peak business body, the Chamber advocates on behalf of its members with a strong, united front. Whether it’s lobbying local government, responding to policy changes, or amplifying concerns that affect the local business community, your voice carries far more weight as part of this collective. Individual businesses rarely get heard alone; together, members drive real outcomes..
Business Lismore’s Business After Hours (BAH) events are among the most popular networking functions in the region, bringing together like-minded business owners, operators, and professionals in a relaxed, social setting. Members can attend these regular gatherings, many of which are free, and even have the opportunity to host a BAH event themselves, putting their own business in the spotlight. It’s relationship-building that translates directly into referrals, partnerships, and growth.
Membership opens the door to seminars, training programs, and workshops designed to sharpen your skills and strengthen your business. From strategic planning summits like the Reset 2026 Business Strategy Summit to practical flood preparedness workshops, Business Lismore curates events that are relevant and actionable for local businesses. Members also benefit from priority and discounted ticket pricing, making ongoing professional development affordable and accessible.
As an alliance partner with Business NSW, Business Lismore members receive a limited Business NSW membership included as part of their fee, plus the option to upgrade at a discounted rate. On top of that, members receive a free Business Australia membership, unlocking exclusive webinars, industry updates, and dedicated advice lines covering workplace relations, legal matters, and marketing. This is exceptional added value that would otherwise cost significantly more to access independently.
The annual Lismore Business Excellence Awards are your chance to shine. Entering the awards is a powerful way to benchmark your business, celebrate your team’s achievements, and gain visibility across the local community. Winning or even being nominated carries real prestige, and it’s also the pathway to competing at the Regional and State business awards. Membership is your ticket to participate and be recognised for the contribution you make to Lismore’s economy
Membership is structured to be fair and accessible, scaled according to the size of your business — starting at just $175/year for small businesses with 1–3 employees, $295/year for medium businesses, and $395/year for larger operations. For less than the cost of a weekly coffee run, you gain access to advocacy, networking events, professional development, a member directory listing, regular e-news updates, and a suite of Business NSW and Business Australia benefits. For a small business, the return on that investment is extraordinary.
“Without a doubt, I have benefited greatly by joining the chamber and actively particiapting in events. A great advocate for us all in business.”