Guest Speaker Report - Michael Bailey 18 April 2012

A wonderful start to the day at Rotary Club of Tamar Sunrise with the informative Michael Bailey as Guest Speaker.  Michael studied management/marketing at UTAS and is currently studying Masters of Business.  His career in marketing included working with The Examiner Newspaper, WIN Television (youngest station manager ever, based in Queensland), marketing management with the Australian Maritime College and Country Club Tasmania with the Federal Group.  Currently, as the Executive Officer of the Launceston Chamber of Commerce, he sits on:
Regional Economic Development Board (Ministerial appointment)
Business Sustainability Roundtable
UTAS Business Faculty Board
Launceston City Council Economic Development Board

His passions
Business
Growing wealth generating business across our region.
Reducing red tape and government intervention relating to economic development.
Reducing government barriers to successful business.
He is passionate about Launceston and the region.

Personal
Family – wife and two children
Cycling – race road and track
Music – still plays in a band and does some solo work although at a much lower level than previously.
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce was formed in 1849 and is the oldest Chamber in Australia.

Vision
The Launceston Chamber of Commerce is committed to supporting a dynamic business community to achieve sustainable economic prosperity for Launceston and the region.

Role
In pursuit of this vision The Launceston Chamber of Commerce
Acts as independent voice for business
Fosters innovation and promote growth
Is pro-active and professional
Values its Members and responds to their needs
Work collaboratively with partners
Provides strong leadership and independent thinking
Provides lobbying, business support, networking and information for Members


Objectives
Focus on growth opportunities across industries
Enhance strategic alliances and partnerships
Foster industry and business innovation
Improved planning and land use outcomes
Improve regional infrastructure
Collect and disseminate information on matters of importance to businesses in the region
Create an effective networking and referral service for Members