Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce has marked what it calls its “most successful year ever”, celebrating record attendance and a strengthened events program at its 2025 Annual General Meeting.
Current president Ian Wood was re-elected at the AGM.
Mr Wood acknowledged the previous committee, thanking them for their contributions through a year of rebuilding and growth.
The Chamber now has 70 registered members, with Mr Wood emphasising a vision of “building strong foundations for growth and success”.
Over the past year, the Chamber delivered a series of networking events in partnership with local businesses, opening doors for both members and non-members to connect. Guest speakers proved a major drawcard, with Mr Wood highlighting the four-week Start Smart, Run Smart program, which attracted almost 200 attendees thanks to support from Bendigo Bank.
“We have had the most successful year ever for the Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce. Our Events have been well attended, and I thank Anthony Tassone (2024-25 committee member) and Rob Ward (2024-25 committee member) for helping to organise some great speakers,” Mr Wood said.
“The challenge for 2026 is to run a program of events that can be as successful as 2025.
“Membership is the lifeblood of any association, and without you all, we simply wouldn’t exist.
“I am very passionate about local business in the City of Casey and the involvement Cranbourne Chamber of Commerce in this process.”
Looking ahead, the Chamber plans to release a full events calendar for 2026 and hopes to collaborate more closely with other local networking groups through cross-promotion and shared opportunities.
Members were encouraged to suggest ideas or host events of their own.
The 2025-26 Committee members are Ian Wood (president), Judy Davis (vice president), Kristin Lord (secretary), Anthony Hanna (treasurer), Damien Rosario, Anthony Cheeseman, Bill McMartin, and Brenda Garrard-Forster.
