Business Excellence Awards 2026
Come and help us celebrate the commitments and achievements of our business community.
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.
At this gathering the Minister announced that Business East Tamar was a successful recipient of funding as part of the Regional Chamber of Commerce Collaboration and Business Development Fund Project. A spirited question and answer session followed his address. Nick Duigan (Minister for Energy) also attended and contributed to the discussion.
Pictured L to R – Richard Millen (BET Liaison Officer), Guy Barnett, Simone Lowe (BET President), Nick Duigan, Phillip MacMaster (BET Committee), James Cameron (BRET Vice President) and Adriana Snare (BET Secretary)
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
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
Business update - May 2026
This month, we look ahead to high-profile opportunities for our members, including the opening of nominations for the 2026 Business Excellence Awards and an upcoming networking event with Guy Barnett, the Tasmanian Minister for Small Business.
08 May 2026
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