What Does The 2281 Business & Community Network Do????

The 2281 Business & Community Network is more than just a Chamber of Commerce :

* Assist and supports various community organisations co-ordinate Community Events by providing assistance with completing necessary applications, risk management plans, relevant contacts in local organisations, providing necessary insurances, costs such as printing etc.

2006 Summer Fun Fest :
• 2281 Community Carols in partnership with Swansea / Caves Beach Combined Christian Churches
• New Years Eve Celebrations in partnership with Swansea RSL
• Jazz In The Pines in partnership with Caves Beach Surf Lifesaving Club
• Catho Surf Classic in partnership with Catherine Hill Bay Surf Lifesaving Club
• Vibe 2007 in partnership with New Hope Christian Church

Annual Fund Raising Ball
• Held each year to raise funds to pay for Public Liability Insurance and to assist with various events.

* Networking Opportunities
Many business owners/managers feel isolated or too busy to make valuable contacts within the local business and consumer community. By becoming a member business owners/managers can be part of the flow of information by receiving updates via email, at general meetings, breakfast meetings or specific purpose workshops. Not only can they receive information but they can also make comment on various issues. By being a member business owners/ managers can tap into a wide pool of expertise for advice and assistance.

Community organisations, Clubs and Schools can contact a wider sector of the community by using local businesses as information dissemination points. By being aware what is happening in the wider community organisations can better plan events/fund raisers etc so that they are not competing against other groups and every one can get maximum benefit from their work.

* Assistance with Small Business Issues
Within the membership of the 2281 Business & Community Network membership there is a vast knowledge and expertise base. By becoming a member you are in a prime position to take advantage of this.

* Support
If you have issues or concerns with any manner of things from the location of the bus stop in front of your business to night security requirements – the 2281 Business & Community Network can help or refer you to the best point of reference.

* Information
As a member of the 2281 Business & Community Network you will receive up to date information on issues that affect your business or organisation. Information is sent to the Chamber from local, state and federal government departments as well as from other Chamber and businesses. Make decisions and plans based on fact not rumour.

* Represent local view points on issues at local, state and federal government levels
It is said that there is safety in number but there is also power. The 2281 Business & Community Network works on behalf of its members in the interest of the local area and makes representation as a united voice of the local area.

* MCM
The Mobile Community Monitor (MCM) is a term given to a comprehensive community based program developed in direct response to the Community’s demand for support and guidance in issues concerning their general Safety and Personal Security.
It is a strategy developed by the Swansea & Districts Chamber of Commerce Inc. in partnership and following extensive consultation with the Community and Local Area Command (NSW Police0 representatives.

The basic increments of the Mobile Community Monitor (MCM) service are :
1. Developing routines and schedules for community surveillance
2. Activated Alarm response (Business, Club and residential premises)
3. Use a designated vehicle with GPS & radio / mobile communication facilities
4. Observing the situation and activities within the communities in the area specified
5. Reporting safety / security incidents
6. Promoting information / communication with local Police &
7. Promoting Police approved Crime Reporting procedures within the community.