Exploring the benefits, opportunities and challenges of leveraging our local potential.

Bondi Beach and Byron Bay share many similarities as iconic coastal ‘destinations of choice’. Together, our respective economies rely on domestic and international visitors which have been greatly impacted due to COVID.

To provide support for our local business, Byron Bay Chamber of Commerce (BBCC) and Bondi & Districts Chamber of Commerce have come together to host the LOVE LOCAL Virtual Forum, exploring the benefits, opportunities, and challenges of leveraging our local potential.

We believe we can assist, here and now, to support the economic sustainability of local communities by amplifying B2B and B2C ability to source and secure products and services locally and increase the chance for more business to survive this Pandemic era.

This collaboration provides economies of scale to deliver marketing, digital platforms & analytics, audience reach & post-event resources. The session will showcase existing initiatives in both regions and case studies of other examples from across NSW.

Panelists Include:

• Cathy Levins-Byres (Secretary, BBCC)

• Todd Sotheren (President, BBCC)

• Emmanuel Constantinou (President, Bondi & Districts Chamber)

• John Coudounaris (Economic Development Manager, Waverley Council)

• Will Peters (Developer of Keep it Local)

Case studies will be presented from Byron, Bondi and other NSW initiatives.