Frequently Asked Questions - Top Ten Questions

Top 10 Question Asked by Cairns Chamber of Commerce Members

1. How do I maximize my
membership with the
Cairns Chamber?

2. What is the population of
Cairns and is Townsville
really bigger?

3. Can I sponsor a
Cairns Chamber event
or activity?

4. How many
businesses are there
in Cairns?

The Cairns Chamber presents a mix of opportunities for members to build their business, some of which will be of greater interest to you than others. If you haven't already had a briefing from the CCoC staff, please arrange to discuss your business with us, so we can determine how we can best assist you. Always read your monthly eNoticeboard, eNewsletter and event notifications to stay on top of our offerings to you.

The population of the Cairns Regional Council area is 172,890. The Townsville City Council population is 191,119, giving a difference of around 18,000. When we look at the FNQ population, we have 280,952 compared to the North Queensland (based around Townsville) population of 237,461, giving us a greater regional population of around 43,000.

Yes you can. There are many opportunities throughout the year to become a sponsor of a Cairns Chamber event or activity. Please contact the CCoC operations team to discuss what you would like to achieve and we will advise you on the most suitable options for your business. Also remember that you have two business service notices available to you per year in the monthly eNoticeboard. Additional notices or adverts can also be purchased at eNoticeboard Booking Form.

This is not as straightforward as you may think. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, there were 14,355 businesses in the electorate of Leichardt in 2009. The southern boundary of Leichardt is Peterson Road at Edmonton. Counting ABNs is not always the best option as some businesses operate with multiple ABNs, some ABNs are not active and some are registered as being in other cities (eg Coles or Woolworths).

5. How many
tourists visit Cairns
every year?

6. How many
members does the Cairns
Chamber have?

7. Can local charities utilize
the Cairns Chamber database
to promote an event?

8. Can I bring a
guest to Cairns
Chamber event?

1,225,000 domestic and 660,692 international visitors came to the region in 2010. This equals 13,782,242 visitor nights or on average 37,759 visitors in the region every night.

The Cairns Chamber membership currently sits at over 620 businesses. This equates to 6,100 employees. The Cairns Chamber is the third largest in Australia. The Bunbury Chamber (WA) and Hunter Business Chamber (NSW) both have around 1,000 members.

Yes they can. The monthly eNoticeboard has a community notices section just for this purpose. Bookings are made on-line at eNoticeboard Booking Form.

We encourage you to bring a guest. This could be a work colleague, business contact, supplier or client. When you book for them, you will receive the member's rate for both of you. You can even book a table of ten at some events and really show off to your clients.

9. Can I ask a
question at a Cairns
Chamber event?

10. I don't have a boardroom
at my work, can the Cairns Chamber assist?

We welcome questions from members at all our events. The monthly lunches include a section for general business (questions for or of the Cairns Chamber) as well as a Good News Section for you to tell us about an award or contract you have won.

Yes we can. Our boardroom is available for members to use. It has presentation and catering equipment available for a discounted rate. Please contact the CCoC office to confirm details and availability.

Frequently Asked Questions - Top Ten Questions - Cairns Chamber Members