Business Excellence Awards 2026
Come and help us celebrate the commitments and achievements of our business community.
Business East Tamar encourages members to lead by example and also support local businesses for goods and services wherever possible. It also encourages the wider community to have input into achieving an even better community.
Business East Tamar supports existing local business, industry and enterprise and encourages new enterprises from manufacturing and heavy industry, educational, retail, support services and tourism in the George Town and surrounding areas. It is committed to continually developing strategies to improve the image of George Town and endeavour to promote its people, natural assets and business enterprise.
Executive committee
Our executive committee meets regularly to execute actions on behalf of the chamber and board, and to advance opportunities for George Town.
Staff
The chamber currently employs one part-time staff member, who provides administration and day-to-day operational support to the Executive and Business Support to Members.
Committee
Our board members actively engage in policy decisions and strategic planning of the chamber and our region.
2026 Committee Meeting Dates:
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday every month (excluding January)
- March 11th
- April 8th
- May 13th
- June 10th
- July 8th
- August 11th
- September 9th
- October 14th
- November 11th
- December 9th
Latest News & Updates
Open For Business Breakfast
A successful business breakfast at Café 1069 was held on 23rd September with the theme – ‘Open for Business’ - Guest speakers were Tracey Mallett CEO Visit Northern Tasmania and Darren Martello from Hospitality Tasmania.
24 September 2026
August 2026 Networking Event
On the 6th August Business East Tamar hosted a networking event at the George Town Yacht Club with Guest speaker Guy Barnett, Deputy Premier and Minister for Small Business.
20 August 2026
Business update - July 2026
Business East Tamar — July 2026 Business Update Summary
This month, we are highlighting the launch of our refreshed website, which features an upgraded, user-friendly search engine designed to make connecting local businesses and community groups easier than ever.
31 July 2026
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